It's a Fulbright Friday!

Planning Ahead: 7/24-8/2

Please note that Fulbright advising and essay review will not be available from July 24 through August 2. Both will resume on August 5.

If you have not scheduled an advising appointment yet and are planning to apply this year, do so by filling out this form.

If you previously filled out this form and wish to have another advising appointment, please use the calendar link, sent to you by your Fulbright advisor, to schedule the meeting.

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Georgetown Fulbrighter Spotlight

Grace Mariana Rector (SFS'21)

ETA - Morocco

From Grace Mariana Rector (SFS'21) - "Throughout my grant period, I have taught Oral Communication and Public Speaking in English as a standalone professor at a public university in Morocco. Serving as the only professor allows for curriculum innovation and development of close connection with my students. Outside of the formal grant placement, I lead public speaking and confidence building workshops at Dar America Casablanca, the cultural arm of the US Consulate. I also enjoy offering teacher training workshops at the American Language Center in Casablanca. Ultimately, my experience has significantly improved my language skills and taught me to be more resilient and patient, as well as given me meaningful personal and professional connections with individuals in Morocco.”

Application Suggestion:

“Tell the story that only you have. The first draft I wrote was stiff because I wrote what I thought they wanted. Talk to alumni from the country to learn more about the role, and connect your story to the skills they’re searching for."

Advising Corner

MORE ABOUT SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

We have received some questions in advising about the three short answer prompts in the Fulbright application. 

As you begin or continue your application, think about these questions as another opportunity to make your candidacy stand out. Additionally, these answers are very helpful for reviewers as they provide a synopsis of the most important elements of your application, why you want to live in a specific location as a Fulbrighter, and how your time as a Fulbrighter connects with your goals.

QUESTION 1 

Abstract/Summary of Proposal 

1,750 characters

Study/Research: Prepare an executive summary detailing the what, where, and why of your proposed project․ If you are proposing the pursuit of a graduate degree program, summarize the program and relevance to your career/education plans․

ETA: Why do you wish to be a Fulbright grantee and undertake an English Teaching Assistant opportunity? Why are you applying to this specific country?

Writing Tip: The abstract should neither contain new information that is not in your Statement of Grant Purpose, nor should it simply be a cut-and-paste from that statement. Instead, it should be a thoughtfully written summary-synthesis of the key aspects of the statement. 

QUESTION 2

Host Country Engagement

1,750 characters

A key purpose of the Fulbright program is to be a cultural ambassador while living abroad. How will you engage outside of the workplace to fulfill this mission? In what ways do you plan to share your culture and values in your host community? Provide specific ideas. 

Writing Tip: In question two, you have the opportunity to amplify a point you may have only been able to introduce briefly in one of your longer essays. Provide specific examples of your community engagement ideas and avoid vague statements. This will show application reviewers you have done your research and have concrete plans in mind about how to connect your personal interests with actual opportunities in the host country.

QUESTION 3



Plans Upon Return to the U.S.

850 characters

Describe your career and/or educational plans after completing a Fulbright grant.

Writing Tip: For question three, think through how the Fulbright grant you are proposing connects with your previous experiences and your future. Of course, your future plans may change over time. However, this question allows you to explore why – in your current thinking – this particular Fulbright award in this particular location will help prepare you for your educational and/or professional goals, as well as your long-term interests. 

Award Spotlight

Research - Canada

"Fulbright Canada awards offer a unique opportunity for American students and independent researchers to explore a wide range of scholarly issues, including important contemporary issues that are relevant to Canada, the United States, and to the relationship between our two countries.

The competition is officially open to all fields, and Fulbright Canada is especially keen to support students in the areas of:

• Arctic studies
• Artificial intelligence
• Economics, business, and finance
• Canadian-American relations
• Energy and environmental studies
• Entrepreneurship (See Special Opportunities)
• Indigenous studies (See Special Opportunities)
• Law, public policy, and political science
• Public health
• Pure and applied sciences
• Shared priorities of our two governments (please refer to Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.-Canada Partnership)



All applicants are required to demonstrate the relevance of their projects to Fulbright Canada's mandate, which is to enhance mutual understanding between our two countries."

More Information

Visit the webpage for the Fulbright Canada Research Award for more information.

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