Future Fulbrighters | April 2024

Dear Lions,

You are receiving this newsletter because you expressed interest in the 2025-2026 Fulbright U.S. Student Program.

The application is now open! As a reminder, you can only apply for one grant/one host country per application cycle.

Please also pay close attention to our campus timeline outlined below.

Our first required checkpoint is June 1, 2024, in which you must submit this intent to apply form. You can access a PDF of the questions here.

And finally, please bookmark this page, which provides the most up-to-date info on our campus process and resources.

Sincerely,

Cassidy and Lindsay
Your ONIF Team

What Should I Be Doing?

Confirm Your Host Country and Grant Type

Narrow down countries of interest and grant types by exploring the website.
Ask yourself: "Why do I need to teach English, conduct research, or pursue a graduate degree in this country?"

ETA

Watch Navigating the Website: English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Grants tutorial
Complete the ETA Host Country Checklist

Study

Research/Creative Projects

Watch Navigating the Website: Independent Projects Grants tutorial

Letters of Recommendation

Regardless of the grant type, three recommendations are required
Let your potential recommenders, especially faculty, know that you intend to apply and will need a letter of recommendation by August 31.
Remember, many faculty are off-contract in the summer, so confirm their support before the end of May!
Utilize ONIF's letter of rec cover sheets for ETA or Study/Research

Letters of Affiliation (Study/Research only)

Watch Acquiring the Affiliation Letter tutorial video
If you are applying for a study or independent project award, begin sending emails to faculty at prospective institutions abroad.
Learn more about letter(s) of affiliation here.

Submit the Intent to Apply by June 1, 2024

Gain Additional Summer Experience

Check out volunteer and paid opportunities via idealist.org.
Apply for Teach for America Ignite, due April 24.
LA County Arts Internship Program is currently accepting applications!
Visit CPD for other summer internship opportunities.

Application Timeline & Future Events*

May 10:	Fulbright Introductory Webinar at noon
June 1:	Intent to apply form due online
June 7:	Fulbright Overview for LMU Applicants Webinar at noon
June 10:	Applicants receive access to self-paced Brightspace courses
June 20:	Brainstorming SOGP Essays for ETA Applicants at 6:30 p.m.
June 22:	Brainstorming PS Essays for ETA & S/R Applicants at 9:00 a.m.
July 18:	SOGP Workshop #1: ETA Applicants at 6:30 p.m.
July 18:	SOGP Workshop #1: Study/Research Applicants at 6:30 p.m.
July 20:	SOGP Workshop #2: ETA Applicants at 9:00 a.m.
July 20:	SOGP Workshop #2: Study/Research Applicants at 9:00 a.m.
July 24:	PS Workshop #1: ETA Applicants at 6:30 p.m.
July 24:	PS Workshop #1: Study/Research Applicants at 6:30 p.m.
Aug 3:	PS Workshop #2: ETA Applicants at 9:00 a.m.
Aug 3:	PS Workshop #2: Study/Research Applicants at 9:00 a.m.
Aug 8:	AC Workshop #1: ETA Applicants at 6:30 p.m.
Aug 8:	AC Workshop #1: Study/Research Applicants at 6:30 p.m.
Aug 17:	AC Workshop #2: ETA Applicants at 9:00 a.m.
Aug 17:	AC Workshop #2: Study/Research Applicants at 9:00 a.m.
Aug 23:	"Ready for Campus Review" Reminders at noon
August 31:	LMU campus deadline, select "Ready for Campus Review" in Slate
Sept 10 - 24:	Campus interviews (Zoom)
Oct 8:	Fulbright national deadline at 1:59 p.m. PT

ONIF recommends you attend at least one of the summer writing workshops.

*Fulbright also offers webinars and info sessions throughout the summer.

Application Resources

Fulbright Letter of Affiliation Instructions
LMU ONIF Graduate Program Assessment Sheet
LMU Fulbright Alumni Directory
LMU Faculty Fulbrighters Directory
Fulbright Affinity Organizations
Fulbridge to connect with Fulbright alumni
LMU IRB information for research involving human participants
LMU Office of International Students & Scholars (OISS)- connect with international students studying at LMU!
Additional Fulbright-like opportunities
Make an appointment with ONIF

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