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"International education exchange is the most significant current project
designed to continue the process of humanizing mankind to the
point, we would hope, that nations can live in peace."
— J. William Fulbright

CONTACT

General Inquiries: Lois Langell lois.langell@case.edu

Faculty Campus Representative: Lynn Singer lynn.singer@case.edu

CWRU Students

Visit the Undergraduate Studies: Fulbright website

Application Procedure

1. Talk with Lynmarie Hamel (Sears Building 357) during your junior year (preferably) but no later than August 31 of your senior year, to discuss your goals and to see if there's a Fulbright program which would be appropriate.
   
   
2. There is a preliminary application screening process, so before you meet, please email the following information:
   • a brief account of your interest in applying for the a Fulbright, and your career plans, and an idea of which country you would like go
     
   • a one-page summary of your activities (including any research activities and presentations), honors and awards.
     
     
3. If qualified, you must complete the Fulbright application online.
   
   
4. Faculty committee interviews are required for all candidates. Times will be identified for interviews based on your class schedule. Interviews will take place between October 2-13.

Selection Process

1. Case's faculty committee will interview all candidates and evaluations based on your application and interview will be submitted to the Fulbright Program.
   
   
2. The National Screening Committee (NSC), consisting of specialists in various fields are area studies meets in November and December to review all applications and recommends candidates for further consideration. The screening of applications in academic fields is generally conducted based on the country of region in which the candidate is applying.
   
   
3. Applications of recommended candidates are transmitted to eh supervising agencies abroad for further review, particularly as to placement at foreign universities.
   
   
4. Final selection for Fulbright Grants is made by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, taking into account the recommendations of the NSC, availability of funds, approval of the supervising agencies abroad and other program requirements.
   
   
5. All applications are notified by mail by January 31 of the outcome of the first stage of the screening process. Final decisions are made between April and June each year.

Value of the Award

The value of the awards vary depending on many factors. They generally include

1. Round-trip transportation to the host country
   
   
2. Maintenance for the academic year, based on living costs in the host country
   
   
3. Book and research allowances*
   
   
4. Supplemental health and accident insurance
   
   
5. Tuition, in some cases
   
   
6. Language or orientation courses, where appropriate

Fulbright grants are payable in local currency or U.S. dollars, depending on the country of assignment.

* These grants provide only minimal funding for research. Grantees with projects that require extensive research support, materials, or equipment must obtain funding from other sources for such purposes.

Contact Information

General Inquiries
Walter Jackson, Program Manager
Tel: 212-984-5327, wjackson@iie.org