Fulbright U.K. Summer Institutes

Next deadline (for summer 2024): February 2024

The Fulbright U.K. Summer Institutes are 3–4-week programs for U.S. undergraduate students who have no or very little travel experience outside North America. Participants can explore the culture, heritage and history of the UK while experiencing higher education at a U.K. university. Several U.K. Summer Institutes are available every year. Each is hosted by a different university and focuses on a specific historical or cultural context, or a subject or topic. Applicants do not need to be familiar with these to apply and are encouraged to explore their interests.

Prospective applicants should make an individual advising appointment with Keila Diehl in the OURS National Scholarships Office.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

be a U.S. citizen and possess a U.S. passport
have had no or very little study/travel experience outside of North America (no more than 4 weeks in past 5 years)
have a minimum GPA of 3.7
be at least 18 years old by the start of the program
be able to participate in the program in its entirety
have at least two years of undergraduate study remaining after the Institute finishes

Selection Criteria

The Fulbright U.K. Program is looking for students who demonstrate:

strong academic ability
extracurricular activities and community involvement
leadership potential
intercultural sensitivity and ambassadorial skills
genuine desire to learn more about the U.K. and to share aspects of American culture
plans to further the Fulbright mission and give back to the U.S. upon returning