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Fulbright-University of St Andrews Award in Arts and Humanities

2014/15 Entry

Fulbright logoThe US-UK Fulbright Commission provides scholarships to qualified US citizens who wish to study in the UK.  This scholarship, funded by the University of St Andrews and administered by the Fulbright Commission, will be offered to a US graduate student pursuing a doctoral programme (PhD) in Arts and Humanities for up to four years.

The Commission looks  for evidence of academic excellence, leadership, outstanding references and strong reasons for coming to the UK.  For full details about Fulbright please visit the Fulbright Commission website.  You can also follow the Fulbright Commission on Twitter: @FulbrightAwards

Eligibility 

Geographical Criteria:

United States citizens

Domicile for fee status:

International

Level of study:

Postgraduate Research

Year of entry:

First year

Subjects:

Subject within Faculty of Arts or Faculty of Divinity

Schools:

School within Faculty of Arts or Faculty of Divinity

Additional Criteria:
  • Academic excellence
  • 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, and a desire to further the Fulbright Programme and give back to your home country upon returning.

What does it cover?

Duration:

4 years.  Please note that during the 4th year the maintenance grant is only payable whilst the recipient is resident in St Andrews.

Value (per annum):

Tuition fees plus maintenance grant of £12,000 per annum.

The recipient will also receive the Fulbright non-grants benefits package.

Type of Award:

Tuition and Maintenance

No of awards available:

1

How do I apply?

Application for the award must be made to the Fulbright Commission.  For full application details, see the Fulbright Commission website. 

Fulbright applicants must also apply for a research place at St Andrews using the normal method.  For details about applying for postgraduate research at St Andrews, see the Postgraduate Admissions website.

When do applications open?

Details to follow

Application deadline

Details to follow

When will I hear if my application has been successful?

See the Fulbright Commission website for full details of the application and selection timeline.