The US-UK Fulbright Commission offers special Summer Institutes for US citizens to come to the UK. Participants in these programmes will get the opportunity to experience an exciting academic programme at a highly regarded UK University, explore the culture, heritage and history of the UK and develop their academic ability by improving presentation, research and communication skills. Summer Institutes available for US students: http://www.fulbright.org.uk/going-to-the-uk/uk-summer-institutes
Application Deadline is February 7, 2018
There are nine Summer Programs available for US students in 2018:
To meet the minimum eligibility, applicants must:
- be a US citizen (resident anywhere except the UK) and possess a US passport;
- be at least 18 years old;
- have a high level of academic achievement with a minimum GPA of 3.7 (confirmed by academic marks, awards and references);
- have completed no more than two years of university study; i.e. applicants should currently be a Freshman or Sophomore in college/university;
- be mature, responsible, independent, and open-minded;
The Summer Institutes will cover the majority of participant costs. This includes round-trip airfare from the US to the UK, tuition and fees at the host university/institution, accommodation and meals and in some cases a small daily allowance.
For more information, contact: LuAnn Saunders-Kanabay, Fulbright Program Advisor at luann.saunders-kanabay@uconn.edu