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Benchmark: List of letter-writers
We suggest you have a list of letter-writers for your grants by today. If you haven't already connected with them, make a plan to do so! Start reaching out this week. It's not too early to ask for support.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: cacharya@uw.edu. Event Types: Not Specified.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
Meet a Fellow panel and networking event (sign-up here)
Connect with alums who have been selected for various Global Fellowships such Fulbright, English teaching programs, and graduate programs in the UK in this online panel & networking opportunity.
This will be a networking style event where you will have the chance to connect with alums online in breakout rooms. Come ready to interact and engage!
Please click on the Zoom link below to register for the session!
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/RxGgl31cTQyIzZW6EW3yTA. Campus room: Online, please register to attend. Accessibility Contact: fulbright@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Online, please register to attend.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us.
Fulbright IIE Webinar: Application Tips - Short Answers
**THIS SESSION WILL BE HOSTED BY THE INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION (IIE)**
Got questions about how to address the host country engagement question in the application? You're not alone! Hear from Fulbright staff about how to navigate this question and any tips in the application process. This webinar is relevant for all applicants. Hear from Fulbright Alumni on why they applied for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, their time abroad, and how it has shaped who they are and what they're doing today.
Register to attend >>.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://apply.iie.org/register/AppTips_ShortAnswers_6.26.2025. Accessibility Contact: FBstudent@iie.org. Event Types: Not Specified.
Thursday, June 26, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Online, please register to attend.
For more info visit us.fulbrightonline.org.
Benchmark: Open your online apps
To stay on track, open an online application for the fellowships that interest you. Take a little time to look at all the components. Are you applying for Fulbright? If so, come to a Fulbright app workshop in July!
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: cacharya@uw.edu. Event Types: Not Specified.
Friday, June 27, 2025.
Catch up on Fulbright (sign-up here)
Fulbright Catch-up: Information & Getting Started session. If you're feeling behind on Fulbright, join this session! There is still time to submit your application for the 2026-27 Fulbright cycle!
Come meet with the UW Fulbright Advisors - we'll have time for questions as well as some exercises to get you going on your application.
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is open to U.S. citizen students and alumni. Review full eligibility and information about the program at https://us.fulbrightonline.org/
Please click on the Zoom link below to register for the session!
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/eqhkomBeTnSkpdXJHmg67w. Campus room: Online, please register to attend. Accessibility Contact: fulbright@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Online, please register to attend.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us.
Benchmark: Research Question for research grants
To stay on track for Fulbright research, narrow in on your research question. You should also be thinking about how you plan to go about answering your question-what methods will you use? Have you connected with an affiliation yet? The Fulbright campus deadline is about 7 weeks away. Keep going!
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: cacharya@uw.edu. Event Types: Not Specified.
Thursday, July 3, 2025.
Benchmark: Study Grants - Programs identified
Pursuing graduate studies abroad? Have your program or programs identified by today! You'll need more than just a list, however. Consider: What questions or gaps in your knowledge base will you address through your graduate study program? , What do the components of the program include? , What research options are there? , What information can you find for incoming international students?
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: cacharya@uw.edu. Event Types: Not Specified.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
Fulbright Alumni Voices: Students with Disabilities
**THIS SESSION WILL BE HOSTED BY THE INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION (IIE)**
This webinar is relevant for all applicants. Hear from Fulbright Alumni on why they applied for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, their time abroad, and how it has shaped who they are and what they're doing today.
Register to attend >>.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://apply.iie.org/register/Alumni_Disabilities_7.10.2025. Accessibility Contact: FBstudent@iie.org. Event Types: Not Specified.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Online, please register to attend.
For more info visit us.fulbrightonline.org.
Luce Scholars Program: Program & Application Review
This session will cover a program overview as well as details about the application components.
The Luce Scholars Program is a 13-month leadership development program that provides immersive, professional experiences in Asia. Designed to deepen mutual understanding and strengthen relationships across borders, the Luce Scholars Program emphasizes experiential learning rather than academic study. Scholars are not enrolled in a degree-granting program or engaged in traditional research, but instead participate in hands-on, cross-cultural, and professional learning through their language training and placements.
The Luce Scholars Program is open to American citizens or permanent residents who are under 32 years of age, have received at least a bachelor’s degree, have demonstrated leadership potential and a record of high achievement, and possess a strong interest in deepening their engagement with Asia.
Placements are currently possible in the following countries and regions: Cambodia, India, Indonesia,…
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://hluce-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WjDKTta8Rva6Xr5KlBXDrg. Accessibility Contact: lucescholars@hluce.org. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Monday, July 14, 2025, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Online, please register to attend.
For more info visit lucescholars.org.
Benchmark: Advisor Appointment
By now, we hope you will have met with an advisor about your fellowship plans. If you completed a really rough draft of your proposal, plan to make an appointment to meet with an advisor to discuss next steps.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: cacharya@uw.edu. Event Types: Not Specified.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
Your Future with Fulbright: Conducting Research Abroad with Fulbright
**THIS SESSION WILL BE HOSTED BY THE INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION (IIE)**
Got questions about how to approach potential research collaborators overseas and how to propose research with Fulbright? You're not alone! Hear from Fulbright Alumni and staff about how to prepare for research abroad and tips in the application process. This webinar is relevant for all applicants.
Register to attend >>.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://apply.iie.org/register/Research_Abroad_7.16.2025. Accessibility Contact: FBstudent@iie.org. Event Types: Not Specified.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Online, please register to attend.
For more info visit us.fulbrightonline.org.
Fulbright Research/Study Application Workshop (sign-up here)
This session will provide an in-depth overview of the Fulbright U.S. Student programs for graduate-level Study, Research, and Creative Arts, including a thorough look at the application components and tips for crafting a successful application.
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is open to U.S. citizen students and alumni. Review full eligibility and information about the program at https://us.fulbrightonline.org/
Please click on the Zoom link below to register for the session!
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/W0vJNVGKQdaLYNLuVY9xZw. Campus room: Online, please register to attend. Accessibility Contact: fulbright@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Online, please register to attend.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us.
Benchmark: Really ROUGH sketch proposal
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: cacharya@uw.edu. Event Types: Not Specified.
Friday, July 18, 2025.
Fulbright Research grant check-in session (sign-up here)
Join this session to check-in with advisors about your Fulbright Research proposal, affiliations and letters of recommendation. Get motivated to send those follow-up emails and to organize your application materials.
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is open to U.S. citizen students and alumni. Review full eligibility and information about the program at https://us.fulbrightonline.org/
Please click on the Zoom link below to register for the session!
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/k1XHohh5RMyk_FZrDi4mxA. Campus room: Online, please register to attend. Accessibility Contact: fulbright@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Friday, July 18, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Online, please register to attend.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us.
Benchmark: Full rough draft Statement of Grant Proposal
By today, we recommend having a full, long draft of your statement of grant purpose. It's typical for this draft to be a little too long and for you to still be adding detail and refining. If you have a draft great! Make an appt with and advisor for feedback. If you don't, that's okay! Keep working on it and remember the various components that will go into your statement of grant purpose (for Fulbright).
Important Statement of Grant Purpose components for researchers: Introduction to research/research context , What's the question you want to pursue and why is it interesting?? , Who is your affiliation and how will you work with them? , What methods will you employ during your research? , What is the approximate timeline? , What background, skills and experience will you draw on to successfully complete the research? Important Statement of grant purpose components for study candidates: Why are you pursuing this particular program in this country? , What background, skills, and experience will you build on…
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: cacharya@uw.edu. Event Types: Not Specified.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
Fulbright ETA Application Workshop (sign-up here)
Come meet with the UW Fulbright Advisors and bring your questions about the ETA application! This session will provide an in-depth overview of the Fulbright U.S. Student programs for teaching English, including a thorough look at the application components and tips for crafting a successful application.
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is open to U.S. citizen students and alumni. Review full eligibility and information about the program at https://us.fulbrightonline.org/
Please click on the Zoom link below to register for the session!
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/YWXSbosNTDuwSfHgG6-u2Q. Campus room: Online, please register to attend. Accessibility Contact: fulbright@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Online, please register to attend.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us.
Benchmark: Rough draft / sketch Personal Statement
By today, you should aim to have a really rough draft of your Personal Statement completed. The rough draft should be over the page limit so that you have room to cut and refine.
If you're having trouble tackling the personal statement, consider: What experiences led you to apply for Fulbright? , How does Fulbright align with your future plans? , What key experiences or things about you do you want the committee to know? , Is there anything that doesn't fit in the proposal? Can you include it in the personal statement?
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: cacharya@uw.edu. Event Types: Not Specified.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
Maximizing your Fulbright Short Answer Questions & Abstracts (sign-up here)
Don't leave short answers and background information in your Fulbright application until the last minute!
Learn more about creating effective content for this portion of your application that will help to supplement your written statements.
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is open to U.S. citizen students and alumni. Review full eligibility and information about the program at https://us.fulbrightonline.org/
Please click on the Zoom link below to register for the session!
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/yd332yqaTUiS3kTDdRH_Tg. Campus room: Online, please register to attend. Accessibility Contact: fulbright@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Online, please register to attend.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us.
Fulbright ETA/Graduate Study Catch-up session (sign-up here)
Do you want to submit a Fulbright application for 2026-27, to teach English or attend graduate school? Join this catch-up working session, where UW Fulbright Advisors will walk through the full application with you. You will work on all the components in-real time, in community. Let's get this done!
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is open to U.S. citizen students and alumni. Review full eligibility and information about the program at us.fulbrightonline.org
Please click on the Zoom link below to register for the session!
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/Xtv5QEAdS_-QV4ZwhqifNg. Campus room: Online, please register to attend. Accessibility Contact: fulbright@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Online, please register to attend.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us.
Benchmark: Rough draft short answers, second draft proposal
Yes, you should spend time on those short answer questions! By today, you should know what the short answers are and have a rough answer for each question. Draft your answers in a separate document and make note of word or character count limits.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: cacharya@uw.edu. Event Types: Not Specified.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
Benchmark: Full draft Personal Statement
Be sure to register for our speedy feedback workshop and bring along completed drafts of your personal statement and grant purpose!
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: cacharya@uw.edu. Event Types: Not Specified.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
Luce Scholars Program: Program Review and Application Q&A
This session will provide a program overview and there will be an opportunity to ask questions about the application.
The Luce Scholars Program is a 13-month leadership development program that provides immersive, professional experiences in Asia. Designed to deepen mutual understanding and strengthen relationships across borders, the Luce Scholars Program emphasizes experiential learning rather than academic study. Scholars are not enrolled in a degree-granting program or engaged in traditional research, but instead participate in hands-on, cross-cultural, and professional learning through their language training and placements.
The Luce Scholars Program is open to American citizens or permanent residents who are under 32 years of age, have received at least a bachelor’s degree, have demonstrated leadership potential and a record of high achievement, and possess a strong interest in deepening their engagement with Asia.
Placements are currently possible in the following countries and regions: Cambodia,…
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://hluce-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LfsZ0rw8TdSO80V3Zii6ng. Accessibility Contact: lucescholars@hluce.org. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Online, please register to attend.
For more info visit lucescholars.org.
Speedy Feedback on your Fulbright Application (sign-up here)
Come prepared to give and receive feedback on your statements. Upload your drafts to the cloud and be sure to have sharing settings on! We'll meet for about an hour and half, in small groups.
There will be UW Fulbright Advisors, Fulbright alums, and peers at this session - be ready for some robust conversations and good ideas. You will have time to incorporate the feedback into your application before the UW campus deadline (August 27, 2025).
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is open to U.S. citizen students and alumni. Review full eligibility and information about the program at https://us.fulbrightonline.org/
Please click on the Zoom link below to register for the session!
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/YhcptgcnQQ2_C4jtDTzS2g. Campus room: Online, please register to attend. Accessibility Contact: fulbright@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Online, please register to attend.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us.
Benchmark: Full application ready for review
Plan to attend our "Finalizing your Fulbright App" workshop (or watch the recording) to review your completed application with a critical eye.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: cacharya@uw.edu. Event Types: Not Specified.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
Finalizing your Fulbright Application (sign-up here)
Join your UW Fulbright Advisors for tips on making competitive finishing touches to your Fulbright application! We'll get you thinking like a reviewer as you edit and finalize your application.
Let's work together to put a bow on your work!
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is open to U.S. citizen students and alumni. Review full eligibility and information about the program at https://us.fulbrightonline.org/
Please click on the Zoom link below to register for the session!
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/z6gVrn0bSkeAyFo2DPsyzg. Campus room: Online, please register to attend. Accessibility Contact: fulbright@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Online, please register to attend.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us.
Benchmark: Full Fulbright application ready for UW Campus Review: upload and lock!
The campus deadline is today! Remember to 'lock' your application for campus review in Slate (do not submit it!).
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: cacharya@uw.edu. Event Types: Not Specified.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Luce Scholars Program: Application Q&A
This session is an opportunity for applicants to ask questions about the required application materials; it will not provide an in-depth program review. For a program overview, please visit the Luce Scholars Program website.
The Luce Scholars Program is a 13-month leadership development program that provides immersive, professional experiences in Asia. Designed to deepen mutual understanding and strengthen relationships across borders, the Luce Scholars Program emphasizes experiential learning rather than academic study. Scholars are not enrolled in a degree-granting program or engaged in traditional research, but instead participate in hands-on, cross-cultural, and professional learning through their language training and placements.
The Luce Scholars Program is open to American citizens or permanent residents who are under 32 years of age, have received at least a bachelor’s degree, have demonstrated leadership potential and a record of high achievement, and possess a strong interest in deepening their…
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://hluce-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JsSIqtO9SxWQQilQQcIfVw. Accessibility Contact: lucescholars@hluce.org. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Online, please register to attend.
For more info visit lucescholars.org.
Luce Scholars Program: Application Q&A
This session is an opportunity for applicants to ask questions about the required application materials; it will not provide an in-depth program review. For a program overview, please visit the Luce Scholars Program website.
The Luce Scholars Program is a 13-month leadership development program that provides immersive, professional experiences in Asia. Designed to deepen mutual understanding and strengthen relationships across borders, the Luce Scholars Program emphasizes experiential learning rather than academic study. Scholars are not enrolled in a degree-granting program or engaged in traditional research, but instead participate in hands-on, cross-cultural, and professional learning through their language training and placements.
The Luce Scholars Program is open to American citizens or permanent residents who are under 32 years of age, have received at least a bachelor’s degree, have demonstrated leadership potential and a record of high achievement, and possess a strong interest in deepening their…
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://hluce-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bEihGqovSpihsnzQJ3Ojzg. Accessibility Contact: lucescholars@hluce.org. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Online, please register to attend.
For more info visit lucescholars.org.
DUE DATE: Luce Scholars Program
Established in 1974, the Luce Scholars Program is a competitive leadership development fellowship that provides emerging leaders with immersive professional experiences in Asia. The program aims to strengthen relationships across borders by offering Scholars opportunities to deepen their understanding of Asia's countries, cultures, and people. Through this yearlong immersion, the Program equips scholars with knowledge and skills to address global leadership challenges and build a more interconnected world.
Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents, the Luce Scholars Program provides stipends, language training, and individualized professional placement in Asia for 18 Luce Scholars each year. The program welcomes applications from college seniors, graduate students, and young professionals in a variety of fields, with a range of backgrounds and experiences, who have had limited exposure to Asia. Placements can be made in the following countries or regions in East and Southeast Asia: Cambodia, China, Hong…
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: lucescholars@hluce.org. Event Types: Academics.
Monday, September 15, 2025, 2:00 PM.
For more info visit www.hluce.org.