OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS     

The U.S. Fulbright Program was established in 1946 to "enable the government of the United States to increase mutual understanding between people of the United States and other countries." It pursues this goal through the international exchange of students, scholars, and professionals. Opportunities are given to undertake graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and teaching in elementary and secondary schools worldwide.

The program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, and is administered by Institute of International Education. Funding is provided through an annual Congressional appropriations. Costs are also shared by participating hosts institutions in the form of salary supplements, tuition waivers and university housing.

Each year the program awards grants to over 1,100 U.S. students to study, research, and teach in more than 140 countries worldwide. Students design their own programs which may include university coursework, library or field research, or professional training in the arts at music and art schools. Students may assistant teach English or choose to pursue in dependant projects in the social or life sciences. For a listing of previous projects visit the Directories of Fellows.

Students who are currently enrolled in SDSU undergraduate or graduate programs must apply through the campus Fulbright Advisor,Professor Pat Huckle. Recent SDSU graduates may also be eligible to apply through the campus advisor, contact Professor Huckle for more information. Detailed application instructions are available at the Fulbright web site.

In order to receive a Fulbright you must:

• be a U.S. citizen at the time of application
  
• hold a B. A. degree (or equivalent) before the  start date of your grant. Graduating seniors, masters and doctoral students may apply.
  
• be in good health
  
• have sufficient proficiency in the written and spoken language of the host country to communicate with the people and to carry out the proposed study.
  
• In the creative and performing arts, four years of professional study and/or experience meets the basic eligibility requirement. Applicants in the field of medicine must have an M.D. or the equivalent degree at the time of application.

2008-2009 Fulbright Grant Cycle: Applications Due in September 22, 2008

San Diego State University Campus Fulbright Adviser
Dr. Pat Huckle
huckle@mail.sdsu.edu

Professor Pat Huckle is a life long educator. She has taught in the Woman's Studies Department at SDSU since 1975, and received a 2002-2003 Fulbright Grant to research issues of gender equality in higher education in Oaxaca, Mexico. Professor Huckle uses her experience to motivate and support SDSU faculty and students to achieve the goal of becoming Fulbright Scholars.