About the Award 

The Australian-American Fulbright Commission is pleased to offer an award at the University of Maryland. The Fulbright Postgraduate Award at the University of Maryland enables awardees to complete either a Master of Public Policy (MPP) or a Master of Public Management (MPM) at the University of Maryland School of Public Policy.  

Known for developing compassionate leaders, advancing knowledge, and promoting innovation in policy and governance, the School provides an environment that supports interdisciplinary research and encourages efforts to champion the public good at local, national, and global levels. 

 

Category  

Postgraduate: Master’s Degree-Seeking Students 

 

Program Duration 

1-2 academic years 

 

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.  For more details on general eligibility criteria, see the Australian Applicants page

Must include the University of Maryland in university preferences.  Must identify a master’s program (MPP or MPM) at the University of Maryland School of Public Policy. Must hold an undergraduate degree.*  Acceptance to the University of Maryland 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 the University of Maryland following notification from Fulbright regarding application success.

 

Award Benefits 

• Monthly Stipend: for the duration of the program based on the current approved Monthly Maintenance Rate set by the U.S. Department of State. 

• Tuition Waiver: for up to ten (10) credits each semester in both fall and spring semesters for the admitted student. 

• Graduate Assistantship: A 10-hour/week graduate assistantship position.  

• International Travel allowance: round-trip, economy class airfare directly to and from the scholar’s home city and the city of the host institution plus baggage allowance (capped at AUD$4,000 including baggage allowance up to AUD$300). 

• Settling-in allowance: USD$1,393.

• 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 the University of Maryland in university preferences. 

• Must identify a master’s program at the University of Maryland School of Public Policy. See the UMD website for more details.  

 

About the Sponsor 

The School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland is dedicated to turning passion into action by developing future policy leaders and pushing the boundaries of knowledge. It focuses on a 21st-century approach to policy that emphasizes multi-stakeholder governance, integrating the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. The School explores policy challenges from local to global levels, aiming to address issues that span communities, states, and borders. Leveraging its location near the U.S. Capitol and Annapolis, it offers opportunities for direct involvement in policymaking, while staying committed to its public mission as a land-grant institution and using its research assets to benefit people locally and globally.

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