Fulbright Statement of Grant
Guidelines and Tips
English Teaching Assistant
- *No more than one page, single spaced.
- Use 1-inch margins and Times New Roman, 12-point font
At the top of each page include:
- On Line 1: Statement of Grant Purpose
- On Line 2: Your Name, Host Country, and English Teaching Assistant Program
- Do not include information in headers, footers or margins.
WHAT SHOULD I INCLUDE:
This one-page document should clearly describe what you will be able to bring to the classroom in the host country, as well as explain any ideas you have on how to reach students coming from a different pedagogical tradition.
Carefully read the award description for the country to which you are applying: This is necessary for you to understand the nature of the program and the specific requirements, since the design of the English Teaching Assistant Program (ETA) varies from country to country. Some countries may give specific instructions on what to include in your Statement of Grant Purpose. Address the following points:
- What specific qualifications, training, or experience will you bring to the classroom and your role as an English Teaching Assistant?
- What specific ideas do you have for engaging with students in your chosen host country and helping them learn English?
- What attributes do you possess that will assist you in the challenge of living and working in a new cultural environment? How have you demonstrated these qualities in your academic and professional life? Use specific examples.
- Do not make your Statement of Grant Purpose location-specific within the host country, unless specifically requested to do so in the country summary. ETAs will be placed by the Fulbright Commission or the U.S. embassy in the host country, so nothing addressed in the Statement of Grant Purpose should be location-specific since you will not know where you will be based and what resources may be available.
Academic (Research/Study)
- *No more than two pages, single spaced.
- Use 1-inch margins and Times New Roman, 12-point font
At the top of each page include:
- On Line 1: Statement of Grant Purpose
- On Line 2: Your Name, Host Country, and Field of Study
- On Line 3: Your Project Title as it appears in the Program Information page
- On the second page of the Statement, enter the same information or just Last Name, Grant Purpose, Page 2.
- Do not include information in headers, footers or margins.
WHAT SHOULD I INCLUDE:
This 2-page document outlines the Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How of what you are proposing for your Fulbright grant. If you are pursuing a research project, developing a strong, feasible and compelling project is the most important aspect of a successful Fulbright application.
The first step is to familiarize yourself with the award description for your host country and selected award to understand the type of grant you are allowed to propose. Depending on the country and award, applicants may also have the option to propose completing a graduate degree program. Some countries have specific arrangements or named awards for graduate study. In this case, applicants should focus on demonstrating the reasons for pursuing the proposed program at a particular institution in the host country.
Whether you are applying for a research project or a degree program, the proposal should indicate a clear commitment to the host country community and a description of how you will engage with it.
Develop an intellectually compelling and feasible project: This is the most important factor in presenting a successful application. Program design varies from country to country and while some countries encourage applicants to incorporate coursework into a project, others prefer independent research. You should ensure that your proposed project fits the program guidelines for the host country and award.
For applicants proposing independent study/research projects, address the following points:
- With whom do you propose to work?
- What do you propose to do?
- What is innovative about the research? What will this research contribute to the field/discipline?
- What are the specific research goals and methodologies?
- What is important or significant about the project?
- What contribution will the project make toward the Fulbright goal of promoting cultural exchange and mutual understanding?
- When will you carry out the project? Include a feasible timeline.
- Where do you propose to conduct your study or research? Why did you choose this location?
- Why do you want to undertake this project?
- What are your qualifications for carrying out this project?
- Why does the project have to be conducted in the country of application?
- How will your project help further your academic or professional development?
- How will you engage with the host country community? Give specific ideas for civic engagement.
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