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Fulbright Overview

The Institute for Leadership and Service (ILAS) works with current Valpo students and Valpo alumni seeking entrance into the Fulbright US Student Program, a prestigious fellowship that funds study, research, and teaching abroad. Valpo’s Fulbright Program Advisors are ILAS Director (Dr. Anna Stewart) and Assistant Director (Kat Peters – Secondary FPA). 

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Fulbright

Request a meeting with ILAS to discuss your application!

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program expands perspectives through academic and professional advancement and cross-cultural dialogue. Fulbright finds solutions to complex global issues and creates connections in a changing world. In partnership with more than 140 countries worldwide, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers unparalleled opportunities to advance knowledge and innovation across all academic disciplines. Awards are available to passionate and accomplished graduating college seniors, graduate students, and young professionals from all backgrounds. Program participants pursue graduate study, conduct research, or teach English abroad. 

Grant lengths and dates vary by award. Please consult the specific award description for details.

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) administers the Program under policy guidelines established by the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FFSB) in close coordination with binational commissions and foundations in 49 countries, U.S. embassies in more than 100 other countries, and cooperating agencies in the United States.

Please visit https://fulbrightprogram.org/about/ for a complete overview of the Fulbright Program.

Important Dates

  • March 31, 2026 – Application Opens
  • April 8, 2026 – On-campus Info Session 3 PM in the Helge Center
  • April 29, 2026 – On-campus Personal Statement/application workshop 3 PM in Helge Center
  • September 8, 2026 – Campus Deadline
  • October 6, 2026 – National Deadline

Helpful Videos

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program Tutorials offer a “Fulbright 101” — providing basic information about the program, applicant qualifications, and application components. Each tutorial focuses on a portion of the greater Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Accessible 24/7, these tutorials help applicants begin the process of determining which Fulbright U.S. Student Program offering is right for them and beginning the application process. 

Registration is open!