There are many Fulbright opportunities for rising seniors, recent MSU graduates and current graduate students, including research projects, English teaching, and graduate study programs. Students can begin planning during their undergraduate years and apply as soon as their senior fall for awards to travel following graduation. To help students develop competitive applications, MSU offers advising to students who are applying for Fulbright programs.
All MSU students are welcome to join the Fulbright Student Organization (FSO), a registered student organization for international and domestic Fulbright students and those interested in Fulbright programs. The FSO holds regular events, including game nights, potlucks, picnics, group outings, and more.
English Teaching Assistant Awards
Available in over 70 countries, the English Teaching Assistant (ETA) program places recent college graduates and graduate students in classrooms abroad to assist local English teachers.
ETAs help teach English language courses for while serving as cultural ambassadors for the U.S. The age and academic level of classroom students varies by country, ranging from elementary to university. ETA awards are administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE) and funded by the US Department of State.
Open Study & Research Awards
Open Study/Research Awards are available in nearly 150 countries and provide funding for recent college graduates and graduate students to conduct research or do coursework overseas. Some students applying for study or research awards design their own projects, usually in coordination with advisors at universities or other institutions of higher education abroad. Others may join ongoing projects in labs or other institutions overseas, working on an aspect of a study already underway. These awards are administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE) and funded by the US Department of State.
Applicants to the Fulbright U.S. Student Program generally must:
Applications typically include a statement of grant purpose, short written responses, academic transcripts, recommendations and, when required, language evaluations or institutional affiliation letters. Requirements differ by award type and country.
Students should begin preparing several months before the application deadline. MSU has an internal application and review process that takes place before the national deadline.
Application Resources
Contact MSU Fulbright Program Advisor Joy Campbell for advising, application guidance and additional resources