Fulbright Anne Wexler Scholarship in Public Policy (funded by the Department of Education)

On 15 August 2009, the Australian Government announced the establishment of a prestigious annual scholarship program to recognise the many contributions by Anne Wexler for her role in fostering Australian-American relations.

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This scholarship enables a U.S. postgraduate student with strong academic credentials and leadership potential to undertake a one- or two-year master’s degree in Australia in an area that supports Wexler’s binational interests in the field of public policy.

Please note that programs should be a policy specific master’s program e.g. master’s in public policy, master’s in public administration. Candidates do not need to have secured admission prior to applying for their Fulbright Scholarship, but should note potential programs within their application.

Specialisation

The Fulbright Anne Wexler Scholarship is seeking applicants in the areas of Public Policy. These may include in key areas such as:

• Health
• Sustainability
• Energy
• Climate change
• Regional security
• Education
• Political science
• History
• Governmental relations

Scholarship Eligibility

Specific to this award:

• Must hold an undergraduate degree.

General criteria for all Fulbright Awards:

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must not be a dual citizen of Australia
• Must be residing in U.S. at the time of application
• Must not have already commenced this degree or project in Australia

Scholarship Entitlements

• Monthly stipend for up to two academic years
• Capped tuition fee allowance
• Round-trip, economy class airfare directly to and from the scholar’s home city and the city of the host institution
• Capped health insurance allowance (if required)
• Eligibility to apply for coverage under Australian Medicare (Scholar only)
• A limited Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges (ASPE) 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
• Support from the Fulbright Commission to assist with administration, visas and general enquiries.
• Dependents of scholars who will be enrolled in the Australian public school system in grades K-12 may have tuition fees waived.
• Orientation and networking opportunities.
• Support from the Commission prior to and during program.

For details on entitlements please click ‘Apply Now’ below.

Contact Information

Institute of International Education (IIE)

For queries related to eligibility and the application process please contact FBstudent.EAP@iie.org.

Please note that institutions play a role in the application process for U.S. students via Fulbright Program Advisors (FPAs). You can find your FPA here. Please contact them directly regarding how to proceed.  

Fulbright Team

For queries related to scholarship benefits please contact fulbright@fulbright.org.au

 

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