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I still think all us UK applicants from PNW/WA should get together for a drink to celebrate/grieve

NS as well. I'm not surprised, esp since I didn't interview and UCL hasn't awarded for anything other than STEM or global policy in the last 10+ years. Plus, my topic may have been too sensitive for the UK: examining how Britain utilized art to create an enemy other in order to distance it's royal lineage from Germany and legitimize its WWI campaign. Best of luck to everyone else and CONGRATS to all the awardees!! I'm rooting for all of you :-)

@Horb & @maelia8 CONGRATS!!!!! @inkstainedarm Amazing!! @Dilemma1 so sorry :-(

I accepted my offer last year and deferred so I could try for the Fulbright. There is one scholarship I qualify for that covers half-bursary, but that's it. I really don't want to go in more debt for an MA!

@minswho @inkstainedarm Totally! I leave for Bend OR a week from today so I will either be celebrating or heavily self-medicating in craft beer heaven. Either way beer will bee involved lol. I can't take this stress any more...Although the Fulbright would be AMAZING and make my life a million times easier and fantastic, I'll be studying at UCL regardless. So even if I get the dreaded NS (very likely since I didn't receive an interview), at least I know I'll be in the UK later this year

I'm actually an East Bay Cali native, but now in North Tacoma/Ruston. So yes, very rainy! I think that weather makes me more productive lol. If it's gray and gloomy might as well spend it writing or in a museum, archive or library, right? If we all get it, we'll have to form a WA to UK group!

I find it rather funny (perhaps not coincidental) that so many of us applying for the UK partnership are in Washington. That is CRAZY! Also, I ran out of likes so CONGRATS to all you new Fulbright awardees!! Woohoo!

So looking at the dates chart, the UK has notified on the 3rd Monday or Tuesday of March pretty much without fail, excluding for 2015. If they stay on that track, then us UK folks will be looking at notifications either the 20th or 21st. Basically one more week of torture.

Study/Research in UK (UCL) for History of Art. I feel your pain--I hope the UK answers soon!!

Love seeing all these early notifications! CONGRATS to all the awardees--Cheers!! Now if only the UK notifications can come a little earlier too!

@inkstainedarm and @jlking9 I am in the same boat as you two! I applied for partnership with UCL and I still haven't heard either. We could all be rejected, they could be taking longer this year (not surprising with some of the issues going on in our country) or perhaps they aren't doing as many interviews as before. Who knows . Unfortunately, there are just too many variables which mean we have to continue the nerve-racking process of waiting it out for more results Hopefully it's good odds that so few of us UK partnerships have heard anything and it means a delay not rejection. Best of luck to you two!!

Wow--that's a great reference and great to know! I'll still be a ball of nerves waiting, but at least I know it is not definite--THANKS & CHEERS to you too!!

Is that true for the UK? I know some places like Germany do not interview, but the Fulbright page for the UK partnership with UCL seemed pretty explicit that there would be an interview if you were considered.

It made my stomach drop too seeing that!! Nonetheless, I don't think so, or at least I hope not! Based on the info from last year the dates varied somewhat (2/2, 2/3 and some even as late as 2/10). So us UK semi-finalists who haven't heard still have a chance. Sadly, the waiting game continues...ugh.

Thanks for the tip!!! I've been prepping ideas on what to say for Trump if I make to an interview--good to know the likelihood is 100%. I was getting confused on exactly who was interviewing since the decision comes from FFSB, but then there was a UK panel. So glad to know it is the UK panel that (if interviewed) we will be speaking to!!

@VAMuseum25 That option sounds perfect for you--Best of luck! And if you end up at UCL, I'll see you there; I deferred my offer to this year due to funding. Cheers!

Congrats on your interview and other offers! What option did you choose? I had a successful interview last year for the Experiencing Modernism option and it was quite conversational, nothing too formal. Granted, mine was in person and I also sat in on the class prior to the meeting. However, it was fairly laid back and most of the discussion was on my experience (or elaborating on) since the Courtauld's app doesn't ask for a resume. There was a brief discussion on my research interests as well and how or if those intersected with the Professors. So know their work as best as possible or at least familiarize yourself with some publications. I also had 2 offers from other programs at the time so that made a huge difference going into the interview. The best advice that was given to me and I'll share with you: Be prepared to ask questions as well since you are also interviewing them, especially if you come in with other offers. The Courtauld is a unique program, make sure it's the right fit. Find out if the course crosses over with others so you have access to more than one professor (i.e. Experiencing Modernism had cross-over with Russian option), or the professor's focus is not quite what you expect from the option (more architecture or design focused that painting for example). I originally had my heart set on the Courtauld, but after the visit and interview realized that it was not the best fit for me and I rejected the offer. Also, don't sweat too much if you don't hear back immediately after the interview! It was a month and a half between my interview and official offer. I hope that helps you and good luck on your interview! Best wishes on your decisions!

I couldn't agree more...it's both frightening and heartbreaking.

I wonder how yesterday's refugee and immigration ban from select countries is going to affect things. It is only inevitable that other countries may have conflicted feelings in working with the US and issuing visas to foster a culture of understanding when we are becoming more isolationist every day.

I applied to the Courtauld last year and I remember thinking the EXACT same thing about the scholarship application! Although I was accepted, I turned down my offer which came in prior to knowing the funding, so who knows if all that work paid off! Good luck with it though--it's quite intensive and definitely makes you question every purchase decision you've ever made over the past few months lol.

I've been wondering/worrying about this too My research is directly tied to art in the midst of rising isolationism and ethnic-nationalism. Hoping it isn't deemed too sensitive considering both the Brexit atmosphere and U.S. political climate. I am also hoping for the same thing as @Dilemma1 that the funds for this round were allocated during the previous administration. It could mean complications for alternates and it does raise a lot of questions for the future of Fulbright. It'll be heartbreaking if this amazing program is negatively affected for the future.

Thanks for all the feedback! So far sounds pretty similar to what I was anticipating. I have been researching the boards and all the members like crazy so I understand their backgrounds. Keeping my fingers crossed!

Hello, first time posting and first time applying for Fulbright. Congrats to all the recommended semi-finalists here!! I applied and am a semi-finalist for UK partnership grant as well through UCL focusing on Art History. I am actually already accepted into the UCL MA History of Art program (I had to defer last year once I found out my POI was going to be on sabbatical that year). A little worried myself since UCL hasn't awarded anything in the arts for at least 8-10 years. UCL's Fulbright page clearly states they interview, so now praying I hear back for one! If anyone has interviewed with a UK institution for a Fulbright before: do you have any tips? Thanks & Good luck to everyone!!