Fulbright Step by Step

How to Apply for Fulbright through Wesleyan

Both recent alumni and rising seniors are welcome to apply for a Fulbright award through our campus process. Download a PDF overview of the process at this link.

1. Learn about Fulbright
   • Attend or watch a general webinar or more than one – check that you are eligible!
   • Watch the tutorial for your award type & learn about the requirements of the application for ETA, Arts, or S/R awards
     • For those interested in ETA, consider summer experiences that could bolster your resume for Fulbright. There are opportunities at Wesleyan and beyond! (volunteer opportunities are looked well upon by Fulbright)
   • Research your host country (or possible host countries); use the Grantee Directory, investigate the priorities set in each country (find the country page on the Fulbright site); explore statistics to see how competitive each award typically is
   • For S/R applicants, begin the process of finding an in-country affiliation at this stage
2. Book an initial fellowships conversation with Fellowships staff to talk about your intentions and weigh decisions
3. Finalize your choice of program (ETA vs. Study/Research or Creative Arts) and country
4. Create your account in the Fulbright online application portal
5. Schedule writing time and draft your essays, starting with your Statement of Grant Purpose
   • Consult resources from the Fellowships office on this topic:
     • Statement of Grant Purpose resources for ETA applicants
     • Statement of Grant Purpose resources for Study/Research applicants
     • Personal statement resources
   • Take advantage of online writing sessions, June through August.  (Fill out the online form for writing sessions.)
6. Revise, revise, revise!
   • Get feedback from peers, mentors, Writing Workshop peer tutors, and Fellowships staff; take time to reflect on your experiences and seek resources for how to communicate your passion. Book a draft review appointment with a fellowships advisor ahead of time or as needed. Booking the appointment ahead is great for accountability! Submit your draft (via the Google Form) at least 24 hours before the meeting time (Word document preferred; Google Doc ok).
7. Where language proficiency is required, take steps to request a Foreign Language Evaluation
8. Meet the campus deadline (September 13, 2022): submit all final materials online by this date.

Additional Resources

Below you will find a series of Google docs with advice on various elements of the Fulbright application and healthy writing habits, in the format of weekly/biweekly newsletters, arranged from earliest to latest. (Wesleyan login required.)

• Fulbright Resources, Application Components, Campus Process
• Choose the Country and Award Type
• Fulbright Study/Research: Finalize Your Program/Project
• Fulbright Research: Find an Affiliation
• Fulbright Study/Research and English Teaching Assistantship: Schedule Writing Time, Draft Personal Statement
• Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship: Statement of Grant Purpose
• Fulbright Study/Research: Statement of Grant Purpose
• Fulbright S/R and ETA: Foreign Language Evaluation