Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarship (funded by Western Sydney University)

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The Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarship (funded by Western Sydney University – WSU) enables exceptional U.S students who have recently completed their undergraduate studies to undertake 8-10 months of study or research in an area of focus for the university.

Please note that scholarship benefits may not cover the cost of tuition fees (if applying as a degree-seeker) at WSU. Tuition fee waivers are offered at the discretion of Western Sydney University.

Specialisation

The Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarship (funded by Western Sydney University) is seeking applicants in any of the following areas:

Environment
Social Justice
Public Health
Creative and Performing Arts

Category

Postgraduate: Master’s Degree-seeking or Visiting Student Researcher

Program Duration

8-10 months

Number of Awards

1 award

Eligibility

General Criteria

Award Specific Criteria

Must be a U.S. citizen.

Must not be a dual citizen of Australia.

Must be residing in the U.S. at the time of application.

Must not have already commenced a degree or a research project in Australia.

Must include a Letter of Invitation from the proposed host institution with the application.

Must hold an undergraduate degree.

Award Benefits

Monthly stipend: for a maximum of 10 months (minimum 8 months).

International Travel allowance: round-trip, economy class airfare directly to and from the scholar’s home city and the city of the host institution (capped at AUD$4,000).

Australian Medicare: eligibility to apply for coverage (awardee only, not dependents).

Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges (ASPE): a limited Health Benefits Plan designed by the U.S. Department of State and administered by Seven Corners, Inc. Please note this plan is NOT an insurance policy.

Orientation and Gala: travel, accommodation, transport and meals at the Fulbright Orientation and Gala Presentation Dinner.

Support and Guidance: from the Commission prior to and during program.

About the Sponsor

Western Sydney University offers flexible, future-focused learning, industry partnerships, and modern facilities, empowering students to tackle global challenges, embrace emerging technologies, and grow into resilient, innovative, and socially conscious global citizens.

Contact Information

Western Sydney University

Heidi Taylor

Executive Assistant to the Dean and Project Officer

Graduate Research School

Research, Enterprise and Global

Western Sydney University

[email protected]

Fulbright U.S. Scholar Outreach and Recruitment

Institute of International Education (IIE), East Asia and the Pacific enquiries: [email protected]

Fulbright Australia Team

Please contact the Fulbright scholarships team for any queries related to entitlements or application processes: [email protected]

Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarship (funded by Western Sydney University)

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