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What is the Fulbright U.S. Student Program?
Federal Funding for Study, Research, or Teaching Assistantships Abroad After Graduation
Do you want to study or do research abroad after graduation basically for free?
How about getting funded to teach English in another country for a year?
Would you want to pursue artistic or musical studies overseas?
Main Requirements:
Starting the Application (Due in fall 2025, to go abroad in 2026-2027):
Tips for Students:
Freshmen & Sophomores: Learn about Fulbright so you can prepare to apply in the future.
Juniors: Consider applying in fall 2025. Winners will travel abroad fall 2026 – spring 2027.
Seniors: You can apply any year after graduation. CU staff will support your application.
CU Fulbright Info Sessions
Meet your Fulbright Program Advisor (FPA): Jonathan Lehtonen
Jonathan Lehtonen, who works at the CU Montgomery Library, is the Fulbright Program Advisor (FPA) on campus who will help students navigate the application process. Anyone working on an application can receive feedback on their application For more information, contact him at JLehtonen@campbellsville.edu.
Jonathan studied abroad at the University of Turku, Finland, in 2009, and has taught English to international students and immigrants from over 50 different countries. He hopes to support your development of a global consciousness.
Application Process & Deadlines in 2025
The application to go abroad in 2026-2027 will open in spring 2025, and the official application due date on the Fulbright website is typically in October. However, as a CU student, you are expected to submit your application materials for review by the CU Fulbright Program Advisor (FPA) according to the schedule below. Application materials must be submitted to the FPA on time in order for you to receive timely feedback so you can revise them. Breaking the lengthy application into pieces also will help to keep you from getting overwhelmed.
| Deadlines | Note: these deadlines are approximate and are still being developed. By not meeting a deadline, you might not be able to receive sufficient feedback from the FPA for that item on the application. | |
| January - March | Select a country and program and meet with FPA to discuss your ideas for the grant proposal | |
| February 20 | Come to workshop or view video/materials on writing the Statement of Grant Purpose and Personal Statement. | |
| March 10 | Submit your 1st draft of the Statement of Grant Purpose to the FPA | |
| March 20 | Draft a formal request to the host institution for a Letter of Affiliation and submit your formal request to the FPA for review | |
| March 20 | Come to workshop or view video/materials on writing the Statement of Grant Purpose and Personal Statement. | |
| March 30 | Send the request to the desired affiliate institution | |
| March 30 | Draft 3 brief emails to 3 separate potential recommenders. Use the guidelines provided by the FPA, and then submit the email drafts to the FPA. | |
| April 10 | Email and request to meet personally with your potential recommenders to tell them about your Fulbright project. | |
| April 20 | Write the 1st Draft of your Personal Statement and submit it to the FPA | |
| April 30 | Follow up about Affiliation Letter | |
| May 30 | Revise your Statement of Grant Purpose and submit it to the FPA | |
| June 20 | Write a 1st draft of your Program Information statements: 1) abstract of your Statement of Grant Purpose, 2) statement of Host Country Engagement, and 3) statement of Plans upon Return to the US. Submit this draft to the FPA | |
| June 30 | Request transcripts to be uploaded to your application | |
| July 10 | Send your application materials to your recommenders and make an official request for their recommendation letters. | |
| July 30 | Contact your foreign language evaluator for an appointment to evaluate you and fill out the Fulbright form | |
| August 10 | Submit a revised draft of the following items to the FPA: A. Program Information Statements (1. abstract of your Statement of Grant Purpose, 2. statement of Host Country Engagement, and 3. statement of Plans upon Return to the US.); B. Statement of Grant Purpose; C. Personal Statement | |
| Sept. 20 | Submit a final draft of all components, and submit your materials on the official site. | |