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Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarship (funded by Western Sydney University)

Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarship

Funded by Western Sydney University

About the Award

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.

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]

Eligibility

General 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 this degree or research project in Australia.

Award Criteria

Applications must be in any of the following areas:

Environment
Social Justice
Public Health
Creative and Performing Arts

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

Must hold an undergraduate degree*

* 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.

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).

Orientation and Gala:

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

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.