The US student Fulbright program provides funding for over 2000 Fulbright grants that fund round trip transportation, living expenses and insurance for research in all disciplines and for teaching English. See the list of countries on the Fulbright US Student website for a list of all participating countries. There are a variety of types of Fulbright grants and the application tips section provides summaries of the types and tips for applying. IU alumni are welcome to apply through IU and receive guidance on preparing the application.
Upcoming Fulbright Info Sessions; Application Workshops; Scheduling an Appointment
The info sessions and workshops will be led by campus Fulbright adviser Paul Fogleman who will be available to answer questions. To see the days and times of upcoming info sessions and to register visit the National Scholarships and Awards events page.
The Institute of International Education (IIE) administers the Fulbright program and also provides information sessions and those can be viewed at their Fulbright US student program events webpage.
Students who can access the Student Appointment Scheduler (SAS) can make an appointment with Mr. Fogleman to discuss their circumstances and questions. Students and alumni who cannot access the SAS should send an email request to pfoglema@iu.edu to schedule an appointment.
Requirements for the Campus Deadline
Students (both graduate and undergraduate) who want to participate in the campus review of Fulbright application must, at a minimum, submit draft versions of the statement of grant purpose and the personal statement and must have initiated the online application. Send the draft statements as Word documents attached to an email to: pfoglema@iu.edu At this stage of the application, it is not necessary to conform to the page limits and you are allowed to submit statements that are longer than the 1 or 2 page maximums.
Canvas Course - Apply for Fulbright 2025
IU students (on any campus) who want to apply for a Fulbright in fall 2025 can join a Canvas course designed to guide them through the application process. The assignments and quizzes are voluntary and participants do them in their own time. For an invitation to the course, email IU Bloomington Fulbright Program Adviser, Paul Fogleman: pfoglema@iu.edu.
Grad Grants Center Fulbright Boot Camp on Canvas
Graduate students can join the GradGrants Center's Fulbright Boot Camp during the summer months. This self-paced and asynchronous course, offered via Canvas, supports graduate students as they develop their proposals: the (1) Statement of Grant Purpose and (2) Personal Statement. Email gradgrnt@indiana.edu for more information and to be added to the course.