Fulbright

1. Open a Fulbright online application. You will continue working on it throughout the summer.
2. Order unofficial transcripts from every college/university where you have received credit.
3. Students applying for a research scholarship, contact an affiliation within your country of interest. (Suggestions on developing an affiliation are provided on the Fulbright website.)
4. Contact three individuals to ask for a reference. Ask for a hard copy of these references one week before the WSU deadline to be provided to the Director of Distinguished Scholarships:
   Director, Distinguished Scholarships
   Smith Center (CUE) 519
   Washington State University
   Pullman, WA 99164-4519
5. Provide your references with a link to the appropriate page on the Fulbright website with tips for writing strong letters of recommendation:
   • Instructions for Study/Research Recommendation Writers
   • Instructions for English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Recommendation Writers
6. Draft a statement of grant purpose and a personal statement and share with the director and others who are willing to critique. (Expect to complete 6-8 drafts before completing application process.)
   1. Consider suggestions/questions offered by Fulbright.
   2. Ask professors and others who have been to the country for tips/critique.
7. Complete language evaluation if required by your chosen country.
8. Confirm you have met all the requirements as listed on the Fulbright webpage.
9. Turn in by August 22 your statement of grant purpose, personal statement, and latest version of your draft application for WSU review. Reviews will be held with all applicants in early September.

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The WSU Campus Committee Evaluation

1. Campus Committee Evaluations are required for all WSU Fulbright applicants.
2. The Director of Distinguished Scholarships will arrange the date, time, and location of the evaluations. Students who are not physically located in Pullman will participate via phone or video.
3. Applicants will meet with a minimum of two faculty, staff, or former Fulbright recipients.
4. Applicants will be asked to describe their motivation, experience, and qualifications that will contribute to their success in carrying out their proposed Fulbright project. They should also be prepared to discuss their knowledge of the host country, how they have learned about the host country or region’s culture, society, current events and/or history.
5. Additional feedback from the committee will be provided to applicants.

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Following the WSU Campus Committee Evaluation

1. Finalize your essay drafts.
2. Complete the online application. Be sure to fill in all required fields.
3. Upload your transcripts to the online application.
   • Note: Specific requirements for uploading transcript must be followed! Transcript Upload Instructions
4. Confirm that your referees have completed the online review process.
5. After you think everything is ready, thoroughly proofread your work one last time.
6. Submit your online application at least one week before the national deadline.

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Prior Cougar recipients of awards from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program have included:

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Where Our Fulbright Recipients Have Studied

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