Fulbright UK Summer Institutes: Call For Applications

The US-UK Fulbright Commission is pleased to announce a call for applications for the 2013 UK Summer Institutes. Participants in these programmes can expect an exciting academic programme at a highly regarded UK University, the chance to actively explore the culture, heritage and history of the UK, and to develop their academic ability by improving presentation, research and communication skills.

There are three NEW Summer Programmes available for US students in 2013;

• Scotland Summer Institute 
• University of Bristol Summer Institute 
• University of Exeter Summer Institute 
• These newly developed programs are in addition to our six previously run programs, which can take students to various UK locations like London, Cardiff, and Belfast.

The Summer Institute covers the majority of the participant costs, including round-trip airfare from the US to the UK, tuition and fees at the University, accommodation and social programmes, and subsistence, i.e. food, drink, and visa processing.

Participants in these programmes will get the opportunity to:

• Experience an exciting academic programme at a top ranked UK University early in their academic career
• Explore 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

Note: The programme is open to students in all courses of study.  Students must be a US citizen (resident anywhere except the UK) and possess a US passport.  Those holding permanent residency ‘green cards’ may not apply.

To meet the minimum eligibility you 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 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 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 your education.

For more information and application forms, please visit: http://www.fulbright.org.uk/fulbright-awards/exchanges-to-the-uk/undergraduates

The application deadline is March 11th, 2013.