UMBC Fulbright Program

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The Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government and is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and people of other countries.

U.S. citizens interested in cross-cultural exchange should consider a short or , you could be one of more than 3,000 students and scholars who receive a Fulbright Program grant each year to go to one of more than 160 countries worldwide. The Fulbright Program awards study and teaching grants in nearly all fields and disciplines, including the humanities, social sciences, STEM fields, and creative and performing arts.

UMBC juniors and seniors, as well as current graduate students and recent alumni, are encouraged to investigate opportunities through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program at <us.fulbrightonline.org>. Faculty and staff members should look to the Fulbright Scholar Program at <www.cies.org>; for postgraduate opportunities.

All are encouraged to contact Dr. Brian Souders, Associate Director, Global Engagement Opportunities, in the International Education Services Office for more information at <fulbright@umbc.edu>.

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