Fulbright Awards at University of Kent UK are best to apply

University of Kent offers the Fulbright Awards (for US students). The award value is University of Kent full international tuition fees plus maintenance, with applicants directed to the Fulbright webpages for the maintenance amount. The programme seeks academic excellence along with ambassadorial skills, cultural sensitivity, and a desire to learn about the United Kingdom and share aspects of American culture with British citizens.

The award is aimed at an American postgraduate wishing to undertake a Master’s or higher research programme at the University of Kent in any discipline. Eligibility requires US citizenship and residence outside the United Kingdom, plus holding or expecting to receive a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent professional training or experience) in a relevant area before departure to the UK.

Selection looks for academic excellence and the programme criteria listed by Fulbright Awards Programme: demonstrable ambassadorial skills with evidence of cultural sensitivity and a genuine desire to learn more about the United Kingdom and share American culture; experience and interest in extracurricular and community activities; leadership potential; and a desire to further the Fulbright Programme and give back to the home country upon returning.

Support is for one year only and includes a full tuition fee waiver from the University for that period and a contribution towards general maintenance costs (accommodation, travel, subsistence, etc) while in the UK. The criteria also state a desire to further the Fulbright Programme and give back to the home country upon returning.

• Citizenship: US citizen resident anywhere except the United Kingdom
• Degree status: hold or expect to receive a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent professional training or experience) in a relevant area before departure to the UK
• Level/programme: American postgraduate wishing to undertake a Master’s or higher research programme in any discipline at the University of Kent
• Other selection-focused criteria: demonstrable ambassadorial skills with evidence of cultural sensitivity and a genuine desire to learn more about the United Kingdom and share with British citizens aspects of American culture; experience and interest in a range of extracurricular and community activities; leadership potential; desire to further the Fulbright Programme and give back to your home country upon returning

• Full international tuition fees (full tuition fee waiver from the University for one year only)
• Contribution towards general maintenance costs (accommodation, travel, subsistence, etc) while in the UK (amount to be checked on the Fulbright webpages)

1. Apply online at https://us.fulbrightonline.org/applicants/getting-started
2. Use the Fulbright webpages for final closing dates within the application period listed as April until October.