Programme: Fulbright UK Summer Institutes
The US-UK Fulbright Commission is pleased to announce the opening of its competition for the 2011 UK Summer Institutes. Participants in these programmes will get the opportunity to experience an exciting academic programme at a highly regarded UK University, explore the culture, heritage and history of the UK and develop their academic ability by improving presentation, research and communication skills.
There are three Summer Programmes available for US students in 2011;
- Fulbright Commission Newcastle University Summer Institute
- Fulbright Commission Roehampton University London Summer Institute http://fulbright.co.uk/fulbright-awards/for-us-citizens/special-programmes/roehampton-university-london-summer-institute
- Fulbright Commission Wales Summer Institute
The Summer Institute will cover the majority of the participant costs. This includes round-trip airfare from the US to the UK, tuition and fees at the University, accommodation and social programme and subsistence e.g. food and drink
Participants in these programmes will get the opportunity to:
- Experience an exciting academic programme at a top ranked UK University
- Explore the culture, heritage and history of the UK, visiting museums, galleries, parks, castles and islands
- Develop their learning skills, improving presentation, research and communication skills
- Meet people from all over the world, make friends and experience life as a real student in the UK
- Become an ambassador for studying in the United Kingdom, and for the US-UK Fulbright Commission
- Develop their knowledge in the academic programme of their choice, be taught by world leaders in their field and in many instances receive credit they can transfer to their US University
Minimum eligibility for this programme; applicants need to:
- be a US citizen (resident anywhere except the UK) and possess a US passport;
- be at least 18 years old;
- be able to participate in the programme in its entirety;
- have a high level of academic achievement with a minimum GPA of 3.5 (confirmed by academic marks, awards and references);
- have completed no more than two years of university study; i.e. applicants should currently be a Freshman or Sophomore in college/university;
- be mature, responsible, independent, and open-minded;
- be willing and able to fully participate in an academically intensive programme that includes attending all sessions, completing all assignments, contributing to classroom discussions and supporting student ambassador style work as required;
- have had little or no study or travel experience in the UK or elsewhere outside of the US and;
- expect to return to the US and continue their education.
Note: The programme is open to students in all courses of study
For more information and application forms, please visit: http://www.fulbright.co.uk/fulbright-awards/for-us-citizens/summer-institutes
The application deadline is April 15, 2011
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For more information contact:
Laura McCaffrey
Special Programmes Coordinator
The US-UK Fulbright Commission
T +44 (0)20 7498 4017
F +44 (0)20 7498 4023
E laura@fulbright.co.uk>
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