This session is split into two mini-sessions (same zoom link)! In the first half hour: With over 2000 annual awards and 160+ countries to choose from, choosing a Fulbright US Student Program can be thrilling...and overwhelming! URF Advisors will guide you through key resources and strategies to help you make informed choices and take the first confident step toward your Fulbright application. In the final half hour: URF Advisors will offer guidance on identifying and contacting prospective research affiliates as part of the Fulbright application process. Advisors will share practical tips, effective strategies, and key networks to help you initiate and secure strong, professional connections.
Session III: Master the Application: a URF Application Walkthrough
Thursday, April 9 1-1:45pm EST
Workshops this week are meant to build on the previous sessions, but you don't need to attend earlier sessions in order to attend sessions later in the week! In this session: URF will guide you through the recently launched Fulbright US Student Program application process and share strategies to help you submit a strong, competitive application in August.
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Session IV: Fulbright Fouls: What NOT to do in your Fulbright Essays
Friday, April 10 12-12:45 EST
Workshops this week are meant to build on the previous sessions, but you don't need to attend earlier sessions in order to attend sessions later in the week! This session will cover the most common mistakes that weaken a Fulbright essay - from vague project descriptions to other bloopers, we'll aim to cover how small missteps have an outsized impact in Fulbright essays. Learn how to avoid these pitfalls, thus ensuring the most robust candidacy possible!
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