Senator Fulbright The Australian-American Fulbright Commission MISSION to promote mutual understanding through education and cultural exchange VISION provide a bi-national educational scholarship program that is highly regarded and recognised for its quality, values and opportunities

The Fulbright Scholarship Program HISTORY Established in 1946 by U.S. Senator J. William Fulbright and the U.S. Government. Largest education scholarship program in the world exists between the USA and 155 countries. Over 250,000 Fulbright Scholars worldwide to date. Senator J. William Fulbright

The Australian American Fulbright Commission FULBRIGHT COMMISSION The Fulbright Agreement was signed in Canberra in November 1949 by U.S. Ambassador to Australia, Hon. Pete Jarman (left) and the Australian Minister for External Affairs, Rt. Hon. Dr H.V. Evatt. Established in 1949 first ever treaty between Australia and the U.S. Funded by Australian & U.S. governments and corporate sponsors Australian Prime Minister and U.S. Ambassador are the Honorary Co-Chairs Board of 10 members appointed by the Australian Minister for Education and U.S. Ambassador Over 2,600 Australian and 2000 American Fulbright Scholars

Fulbright Australian Scholarships Kirsty Guster 2000 Postgraduate Scholar to the Manhattan School of Music CORE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Approx 20 Scholarships on offer each year: 12-14 Postgraduate Scholarships (A$45,000) for 8-12 months study or research 1-2 Postdoctoral Scholarship (A$45,000) for 3-12 months research Up to 4 Professional Scholarships (A$30,000) for 3-4 months research and/or short course Up to 3 Senior Scholarships (A$35,000) for 3-6 months research/guest lecturing State and NT Scholarships QLD, VIC, TAS, WA, NSW, SA and NT

Fulbright State and NT Scholarship SELECTION CRITERIA Karel Hartlieb 2007 Postgraduate Scholar to Princeton University Open to Postgraduate and Postdoctoral applicants All key criteria The benefit of your proposed research/ study for your State How you will share this knowledge / information Linkages it might establish Potential long term outcomes for your professional field and organisation

New Scholarships for 2011 Fulbright International Science and Technology Award supports a full PhD program at top US University applications close 1 May Fulbright Northern Territory Scholarship Fulbright Nuclear Science and Technology Scholarship - ANSTO Sam Nester 2010 Fulbright Scholar to Northwestern University Anne Wexler Scholarship Program

Australian Fulbright Scholarship Benefits BENEFITS Professional network Alumni & U.S./ International connections & collaborations Enrichment seminars in the U.S. with international Fulbright Scholars Fulbright Alumni support networks Academic Training one year to legally work in the U.S. on completion of study/research program Amelia Simpson 2001 Postgraduate Scholar to Columbia University Fulbright Presentation Dinner & Orientation Program Access to travel grants to enrich Fulbright experience including Fulbright Gregory Schwartz Grant

Fulbright Selection Process SELECTION PROCESS Robin Brimblecomb 2007 Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarship in Science and Engineering sponsored by BHP to Princeton University. All applications due 31 August Short list and interview at state level (September) for Postgraduates and Postdoctoral Senior Scholar and Professionals considered at National level without interviews Recommendation to National Selection Committee National Selection (December) Begin Scholarship between 1 July following year and 30 June the year after.

What makes a good Scholarship application? SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS Fulbright Selection Criteria Academic / professional excellence Relevance of proposed program Melissa Tacy 2007 Postgraduate Scholar to the University of California Potential outcomes Note: no age limit, open to any field and host

What makes a good Scholarship Application? SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS Mitchell Lawrence 2005 Postgraduate Scholar to Harvard School of Medicine Good Planning Identify the best scholarships and multiple options Understand what Fulbright is and why it best fits for you When & how will it fit with your studies Identify and negotiate best host Long lead time Good professional guidance and referees

What makes a good Scholarship Application? SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS Applications Understand and address scholarship focus Write it in plain English (multidisciplinary) Get someone outside your field to proof read Select and brief your referees Submit on time and ensure it is complete Apply as if it is your DESTINY Eliza Matthews 2005 Postgraduate Scholar to George Washington University

What makes a good Scholarship Application? SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS Julie Owen 2007 Postdoctoral Fellow to Arizona State University Interview Prepare Highlight and value add relevant to application Why you and your proposal, in plain English Aware of options and how it will happen Engage Committee

What makes a good Scholarship Application SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS What defines a Fulbright Scholar? Excellence - Demonstrated achievement Passionate about field and study Ambassadorial skills articulate Vision for themselves and their field Interesting people wider interests