Learn what Fulbtr

1. Fulbright awards fund Belgian citizens to study, research, or lecture
at an accredited U.S. institution for a period between three months and one academic year.
Applicants who will travel to the United States without a Ph.D. are placed in the “Student”
category and are required to remain in the U.S. for a minimum of six months; applicants who
will have a Ph.D. by their time of departure are placed in the “Research” category and may
remain for a minimum of three months. All departures must take place between August 1 of
the current year and March 31 of the following year.
Benefits include:
 $2,000 to $30,000 based on merit and financial need. The money may be used to
cover flights, tuition, living costs, etc.
 Sickness and accident insurance for grantees
 J-visa sponsorship for grantees and any accompanying dependents.
 Active Fulbright networks to welcome them in the United States and as an alumnus
in Belgium when they return
Application process:
 Submit preliminary application online to determine eligibility:
http://www.fulbright.be/fulbright-awards/application-form/
 Complete online application by appropriate deadline. Applications include:
o Biographical information
o Personal Statement and Study Objectives essays
o Transcripts and diplomas
o Three letters of recommendation
o Letter of admission or letter of affiliation
 Mandatory in-person interview: in mid-November or –March depending on award
 Notification of award: in late-November or late-March depending on award
Application Deadlines
October 31
 Foreign Language Teaching Assistantships
 Study of the United States Institutes for Secondary Teachers
March 1
 Journalism Award - $30,000
 Student and Research awards in all fields – including LL.M, MBA
 BOAS Harvard Scholarships- covers one full year of costs at Harvard
*EU citizens whose projects relate to US-EU affairs, EU policy, or EU institutions should
check their eligibility for the Fulbright-Schuman award (www.fulbrightschuman.eu)
also administered by the Commission in Brussels. This award is valued at €3,000/month and
a €2,000 relocation grant and has an application deadline of March 1.*