About the Award 

The Australian-American Fulbright Commission is pleased to offer awards for Australian students to complete degree programs at one the leading private universities in Houston, Texas – Rice University. To be considered for these awards, applicants should propose to complete master’s degree programs offered by Rice University. 

 

Category  

Postgraduate: Master’s Degree-Seeking Students 

 

Program Duration 

1-2 academic year 

 

Number of Awards 

1 award annually 

 

Eligibility 

General Criteria

Award Specific Criteria

Must be an Australian citizen.  Must not be a dual citizen of the U.S.  Must be residing in Australia at the time of application (exceptions may apply – please see link below).  Must not have already commenced this degree or project in the U.S.  Must not have held a J1 or J2 visa in the 24 months before program commences.

Must include Rice University in university preferences.  Must identify a master’s program at Rice University.  Must hold an undergraduate degree.*  Acceptance to Rice University is not required at the time of application.**   * Applicants may be in their final year of study if applying for a postgraduate degree award. Must complete their undergraduate degree before commencing their program.  ** Successful degree-seeking candidates must apply to Rice University following notification from Fulbright regarding application success.

 

Award Benefits 

• Monthly stipend: for the duration of the program. 

• Tuition fee: A full tuition waiver for a maximum period of 2 academic years (provided by Rice University). 

• Travel stipend: 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). 

• Settling-in allowance: USD$3,193 

• 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. 

• Visa: J1 visa (and J2 for traveling family members) organized by the Fulbright program.* 

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

 

*J2 visas are contingent on eligibility, including whether or not the dependent has held a previous J1/J2 visa and duration of stay with the awardee. Only spouses and children under 21 are eligible for J2 visas. 

 

Special Application Requirements 

• Must include Rice University in university preferences in the application.  

• Must identify a master’s program at Rice University in the application.  

 

About the Sponsor 

Rice University is a private research institution located in the heart of Houston, Texas. Established in 1912, Rice University is now situated on a 300-acre tree lined campus and leads with comprehensive research facilities. Rice has boasts rigorous academics in both arts and sciences with a vibrant student life due to its central location near Museum District and Medical Center. Rice University has a diverse student population with 49% of its students coming from outside of Texas, and 14% from international locations.

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