A strong application for the Fulbright US Student Program takes significant time to complete - don’t wait to get started! Most successful Fulbright applicants write at least seven drafts of their application essays over a period of several weeks or months.
The ASU deadline to apply for the Fulbright US Student Program is Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 11:59 pm (AZ time). Currently enrolled students are expected to apply through the campus process. The application is submitted entirely online. Students and alumni applying through the ASU campus process should follow these steps in the order described. Direct any questions or concerns about these instructions to kai.johnson@asu.edu.
Fulbright sounds interesting! What should I do before making my first appointment with ONSA?
- First, check your eligibility for the Fulbright US Student Program. Eligible applicants…
- Must be a US Citizen;
- Can be a rising undergraduate senior (graduating Dec 2024 or May 2025), an enrolled graduate student (masters and PhD), or recent ASU graduate; and
- Cannot yet hold a conferred PhD degree at the time of application (although it may be conferred before the start of the award year)
- Next, watch the Getting Started Series video, which outlines the Fulbright application timeline, eligibility requirements, grant types, and campus process.
- Then, begin determining which type of award interests you (the Getting Started video will discuss the options). The award type you choose will inform the country to which you apply - not all award types are available in all countries, and many countries offer unique awards.
There are four main types of awards:
- English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Award
- Research Award
- Creative and Performing Arts Award
- Graduate Degree Award
- Lastly, make a list of countries that you would like to consider for your Fulbright host country. You are welcome to list as many as you like at this stage - we will help you narrow down your choices later. Just remember that, ultimately, you can only choose ONE award type and ONE country per application cycle.
OK, I watched the Getting Started Series, confirmed my eligibility, and made a list of potential award types and countries! What is my first step in the ASU Fulbright process?
You should schedule a Fulbright intake meeting according to the award type that interests you. You will see these three options on our scheduling site:
- Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Intake
- Fulbright Research and Arts Intake
- Fulbright Graduate Degree Award Intake
If you aren’t sure which type of award you want to pursue, just pick one that you are considering. You can do as many different intake meetings as you need!
Intake meetings are exploratory. We will discuss the application timeline, how the specific award could build on your skills and support your goals, walk through the Fulbright website, and strategize next steps. Intake meetings will occur over ZOOM and in a small group setting with an ONSA advisor.
Step 2: I completed an intake! What is the second step in the ASU Fulbright process?
At this point, you will be familiar with the Fulbright program and will be ready to explore the application components in greater depth based on your award type. You will see these three options on our scheduling site:
- Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA): Starting Your App
- Fulbright Research and Arts: Starting Your App
- Fulbright Graduate Degree Award: Starting Your App
During the “Starting Your App” meeting, we will walk through the online application, discuss specific application components, and provide an introduction to the Fulbright essays according to grant type. Applicants who are still deciding on a host country should have a shortlist of options (no more than three).
By the end of this meeting, you will have a clear idea of your award-specific requirements, application components, and country preferences. If you have not yet chosen an award type and country, you will have the opportunity to chat with an advisor on how to proceed. The ‘ready to write’ meetings occur over ZOOM and in a small group setting with an ONSA advisor.
Step 3: I’ve completed an Intake and Starting Your App meeting, now what?
At this point, you will have received a lot of information regarding your Fulbright options and should be ready to begin the drafting and revision process in earnest.
If you have decided on your award type and country, you should follow these steps:
- If you haven’t already done so, open a Fulbright application. At the bottom of the left-hand menu, click Fulbright Online Application.
- Create an account. Indicate that you are applying through ASU (not “at-large”). You will now be entered into the system and receive important updates from ONSA about the application process.
- E-mail Kaia Johnson at kai.johnson@asu.edu to be added to the ASU Canvas page. In your email, please confirm your grant type and country choice.
If you have not chosen an award type or country at this point, or you have other circumstances delaying your ability to commit to the application process, your next step is to reach out to an ONSA advisor directly via email to set up an individual appointment. Please note that individual Fulbright appointments are reserved for students who have completed BOTH an Intake and Starting Your App appointment.
For general Fulbright questions, contact: kai.johnson@asu.edu.
Step 4: I know my grant type and country, and I’ve opened up an application! How do I receive help on my application materials?
At this point, you are ready to start drafting your materials and may have additional questions related to your application. You can visit “The Write Place,” ONSA’s drop-in hours for writing support, to begin brainstorming your application materials with an advisor. Once you have started on a draft and are ready for review, you should schedule an appointment based on your grant type. You will see these three options on our scheduling site:
- Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA): Drafting
- Fulbright Research and Arts: Drafting
- Fulbright Graduate Award: Drafting
This meeting will be in a small-group setting over ZOOM and be workshop style. In addition to working on your essays, there will be additional time to discuss other application components as a group, and strategize productive writing habits.
You are encouraged to work on your application materials often, and schedule multiple meetings as you revise your essays. ONSA is open all summer, so take advantage of the office and start chipping away at your essays!
Step 5: I’ve been working on my application materials! When do I need to submit?
All ASU applicants must submit a complete online application by Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Please note that this date is earlier than the submission date listed on the Fulbright website. All ASU applicants must plan to submit on this earlier date. (You will have the opportunity to return to your application and make changes after your campus interview, so do not panic!)
