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Fulbright Professional Scholarship in Vocational Education and Training

Fulbright Professional Scholarship in Vocational Education and Training

Funded by the Australian Government Department of Education

About the Award

The Fulbright Professional Scholarship in Vocational Education and Training (funded by the Department of Education) is awarded to an employee within the vocational education and training sector, or a training leader in business and industry. The successful candidate will undertake research into current vocational education and training policy or practice, the outcomes of which will inform and benefit the wider VET sector in Australia.

Eligibility

General 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 Eligibility and Conditions).

Must not have already commenced this program in the U.S.

Must not have held a J1 or J2 visa in the 24 months before program commences.

Must hold an undergraduate degree.

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

Award Criteria

Must have a letter of invitation from proposed host institution.

Applicants: must have a minimum of 8-10 years’ experience in a related field.

Must work in an area relevant to the VET sector. For example:

Employees, including teachers, managers, and administrators, of private and public registered training organisations.
People who are leading vocational education and training strategies within their business.
Staff within universities that teach in the training/skills sector of a university.

University academics that study VET as an academic discipline are not eligible for this award.

Benefits

Monthly Stipend:

For 4 months based on the current approved Monthly Maintenance Rate set by the U.S. Department of State.

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).

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.