Tuesday, February 7, 2012

UK Summer Institutes for freshmen & sophomores

The US-UK Fulbright Commission offers special Summer Institutes for US students to study in the UK. These summer programs provide the opportunity for US undergraduates (aged over 18), with at least two years of undergraduate study left to complete, to go to the UK on a three, four, or six week academic and cultural summer program.

Students in all fields are eligible and, if selected, the Summer Institutes will cover the majority of participant costs, including round-trip airfare from the US to the UK, tuition and fees at the host university/institution, accommodation and meals and in some cases a small daily allowance.

There are seven Summer Programs available in 2012:

Applications are due March 16. All details and application information is available at http://www.fulbright.co.uk/fulbright-awards/for-us-citizens/summer-institutes.

To be eligible, applicants must:
  • be a US citizen (resident anywhere except the UK) and possess a US passport;
  • be at least 18 years old by the start of the program;
  • be able to participate in the program 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 at least two years of undergraduate study left to complete, 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 program 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 your education.