Fulbright 2011-2012

[matilda]

There are two rounds: one in January and then the next one is March - June-ish. In the first round, the US Fulbright commission looks at our apps during November and December and then makes recommendations for applicants to send to the host country.

I believe I have passed that round

They send about twice as many available grants. This means that if you make it past the first round, you have around a 50% shot at getting the Fulbright. The second round is based on each country's Fulbright commission looking at our apps.

The point is that I am a non-US applicant. Meaning, I have applied to go to the USA. I guess the timelines are about the same for all of us....

Edited November 26, 2010 by matilda

[poisnao]

Hello All,

I actually try to frequent the site but this is my first post so here goes nothing. I was actually interested to know if anyone applied for the March 2011 ETA Special Opportunity to Brazil and if anyone has heard anything thus far? For those of you who don't know, which I'm sure most of you do, Fulbright made available 20 additional ETA awards for travel to Brazil in March 2011 instead of waiting until March 2012. And if there are others on here that have been awarded a Fulbright Special Opportunity Fellowship in the past that can make any comments or suggestions that would be GRAND!!!! I'm also trying to think of other reasons to bug the Fulbright office, so they will at least know my name....that would be GREAT as well.

Thanks A Bunch!!!!!

Decaf,

I also applied for the Special Opportunity ETA in Brazil. My advisor thinks I will hear right before the Christmas holidays... She indicated that IIE likes to put out decisions right before they go on break. But if anyone has more detailed info/past experience, I would love to hear it! I'm also curious about stats for the Special Opportunity grants--are the odds of getting one generally any better?

Ok, last question: Brazil says that 2 years of any Romance language can be adequate, + basic knowledge of Portuguese. I speak Spanish (studied high school & college and lived in South America for a year) and took a once-a-week Portuguese class this semester... are there usually a lot of Brazil applicants with similar situations given that Portuguese isn't all that commonly taught in the US, or am I at a big disadvantage?

Good luck everyone!!!

Edited November 27, 2010 by poisnao

[mbv]

Anyone else have an application in to sub-Saharan Africa?

Me! I applied for the public health fellowship in Botswana.

[spelmanite]

Decaf,

I also applied for the Special Opportunity ETA in Brazil. My advisor thinks I will hear right before the Christmas holidays... She indicated that IIE likes to put out decisions right before they go on break. But if anyone has more detailed info/past experience, I would love to hear it! I'm also curious about stats for the Special Opportunity grants--are the odds of getting one generally any better?

Ok, last question: Brazil says that 2 years of any Romance language can be adequate, + basic knowledge of Portuguese. I speak Spanish (studied high school & college and lived in South America for a year) and took a once-a-week Portuguese class this semester... are there usually a lot of Brazil applicants with similar situations given that Portuguese isn't all that commonly taught in the US, or am I at a big disadvantage?

Good luck everyone!!!

Looks like you're decaf too, so I'll say hello and thank you to poisnao,

But I'm happy to hear you applied. Good Luck!!! You're the only person that I know of on this forum that also applied to The ETA Special Opportunity to Brazil. I would like to think that our chances are greater, my reasons being:

1) there are 20 additional slots

2) it takes place during the academic school year, so all of those that applied last year and were not awarded are more than like in school somewhere or don't have a flexible schedule that would allow them a nine month break, smack in the middle of their spring calendar.

3) those that are seniors this year that applied couldn't apply because they would be finishing school. Now there is a chance that if the person finished and graduated in Dec then ok, there is a slight chance that the competition grows, but I think we both have a GREAT chance.

I'm pretty optimistic for both of us if you can't tell!!!!!

I'm in the same boat you're in with the language. I don't have much experience with Portuguese at all but I enrolled in a Community College to take additional classes which is almost the same thing you did with your weekly class. I don't think they will count it against you. I think they know that Portuguese is not commonly taught in the US, but I'm sure they will strongly consider the person that has more experience with Portuguese. We just need to find out how many applicants are actually like that and then take them out.....LOL.....just kidding. Well good luck to you and good luck to anyone else you know that applied. I look forward to meeting you in the near future......Like I said I'm pretty optimistic. Have a GREAT weekend and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[poisnao]

Looks like you're decaf too, so I'll say hello and thank you to poisnao,

But I'm happy to hear you applied. Good Luck!!! You're the only person that I know of on this forum that also applied to The ETA Special Opportunity to Brazil. I would like to think that our chances are greater, my reasons being:

1) there are 20 additional slots

2) it takes place during the academic school year, so all of those that applied last year and were not awarded are more than like in school somewhere or don't have a flexible schedule that would allow them a nine month break, smack in the middle of their spring calendar.

3) those that are seniors this year that applied couldn't apply because they would be finishing school. Now there is a chance that if the person finished and graduated in Dec then ok, there is a slight chance that the competition grows, but I think we both have a GREAT chance.

I'm pretty optimistic for both of us if you can't tell!!!!!

I'm in the same boat you're in with the language. I don't have much experience with Portuguese at all but I enrolled in a Community College to take additional classes which is almost the same thing you did with your weekly class. I don't think they will count it against you. I think they know that Portuguese is not commonly taught in the US, but I'm sure they will strongly consider the person that has more experience with Portuguese. We just need to find out how many applicants are actually like that and then take them out.....LOL.....just kidding. Well good luck to you and good luck to anyone else you know that applied. I look forward to meeting you in the near future......Like I said I'm pretty optimistic. Have a GREAT weekend and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[poisnao]

Spelmanite,

Thanks for the reply! The words "by mid-December" are driving me crazy right now because they are so non-specific. Hopefully any day now?! I think I am a pretty unusual applicant because I am in the middle of an M.A. TESOL degree, and my grad school would grant me a year deferral to leave and complete the ETA prior to my graduation. It's frustrating to have no idea whether come February I will be starting my last semester of grad school or packing for Brazil, and I would much prefer the latter. I know one other person who applied for a Brazil ETA, but she applied for the normal 2012 cycle because, like you mentioned, she will be in the middle of school at that point.

GOOD LUCK and please please post if/when you hear anything!!!

[wjibara]

Hey all,

I was wondering if someone could comment on the financial support that the Fulbright program offers. I want to apply for a research fellowship (in Spain) and was thinking of taking 1 class per semester at a university in order to keep myself connected to the academics in the field as well as any workshops etc. that might be offered.

Would Fulbright pay for these tuition expenses? or would this have to come out of my stipend? thanks to all who may have answers.

[spelmanite]

Spelmanite,

Thanks for the reply! The words "by mid-December" are driving me crazy right now because they are so non-specific. Hopefully any day now?! I think I am a pretty unusual applicant because I am in the middle of an M.A. TESOL degree, and my grad school would grant me a year deferral to leave and complete the ETA prior to my graduation. It's frustrating to have no idea whether come February I will be starting my last semester of grad school or packing for Brazil, and I would much prefer the latter. I know one other person who applied for a Brazil ETA, but she applied for the normal 2012 cycle because, like you mentioned, she will be in the middle of school at that point.

GOOD LUCK and please please post if/when you hear anything!!!

Hey Poisnao,

So I received a survey via e-mail today and it scared the hell out of me....I thought that would make for a good laugh.....lol well hope you're having a good week and I will be sure to let you know when I hear something. ttyl

Thank You,

Spelmanite

[poisnao]

Hey Poisnao,

So I received a survey via e-mail today and it scared the hell out of me....I thought that would make for a good laugh.....lol well hope you're having a good week and I will be sure to let you know when I hear something. ttyl

Thank You,

Spelmanite

I received the survey yesterday and freaked out! Too funny. Have a great week!

[poisnao]

Update... got the recommendation email this afternoon, which says final decisions will be out by early January!

[spelmanite]

Update... got the recommendation email this afternoon, which says final decisions will be out by early January!

Hey Poisnao,

GREAT for you!!!! Unfortunately I got an email yesterday too!!! I wasn't recommended (BUMMER), BUT that means you've moved on to the FINAL ROUND CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I'm sure you will get it now!!! Have fun and GOOD LUCK in all your endeavors!!!!!

Sincerely,

Spelmanite

[iopsycho]

Hey Poisnao,

GREAT for you!!!! Unfortunately I got an email yesterday too!!! I wasn't recommended (BUMMER), BUT that means you've moved on to the FINAL ROUND CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I'm sure you will get it now!!! Have fun and GOOD LUCK in all your endeavors!!!!!

Sincerely,

Spelmanite

Hey guys,

If you don't mind me asking, was this for a Fulbright ETA or for a regular Fulbright? What country did you both apply to? I haven't bothered with looking for e-mails since the majority of those online have said that the notifications don't come until January, but it seems they've already been responding? Congratulations and I'm sorry Spelmanite. With you both the best in your futures.

[Melchior]

I'm wondering about the same thing...

[spelmanite]

Hey guys,

If you don't mind me asking, was this for a Fulbright ETA or for a regular Fulbright? What country did you both apply to? I haven't bothered with looking for e-mails since the majority of those online have said that the notifications don't come until January, but it seems they've already been responding? Congratulations and I'm sorry Spelmanite. With you both the best in your futures.

Well we both applied to the Fulbright ETA to Brazil, there was a special opportunity to leave March 2011 for Brazil instead of waiting until March of 2012. I didn't get the 2011 ETA but was recommended for the 2012, which I probably won't take because I'll be in the middle of grad school...BUMMER! But we only found out this early because the special opportunity starts this March!!!! But you all shouldn't hear anything for a while and Good Luck in your process.

Thank You,

Spelmanite

[Melchior]

Thanks for the clarification. Yep for the research Fulbrights the website specifically says January 31st for us. It'll be here sooner than we think!

[dsmiles]

This waiting game is very challenging! Anyone else applying to Sub-Saharan Africa?

[dsmiles]

Anyone else have an application in to sub-Saharan Africa?

I've applied to Ethiopia, how about yourself?

[iknewyou]

Did anyone else apply for Japan?

[luckieduckie10]

Did anyone apply for India Full-grant?

[luckieduckie10]

Also, if anyone has any questions about being a Fulbright Korea ETA send me a message. I was a Fulbright Korea ETA 2008-09.

[Mynah]

Luckieduckie10: I also applied for a research Fulbright to India. Good luck!

[Melchior]

Hi, all: Just thought I'd made a quick list of where everyone's applying.

Albania

mkurti098

Botswana

mbv

Brazil

spelmanite

poisnao

Colombia

crimandgreyalltheway

siguenomas

Ecuador

joeyzed

Ethiopia

dsmiles

Germany

cimsonengineer87

LOfi

Ghana

nanaafiab

India

Mynah

luckieduckie10

Japan

iknewyou

Malta

jarich

Morocco

jazzz

kahatch

Poland

runaway

Portugal

wvualum08

Spain

Skyfire

strgrl522

Syria

nescafe

Taiwan

mrsumster

Turkey

RubiaNubia

Ukraine

ukraine-do-it

United Kingdom

gchandra

hopes

Melchior

Vietnam

rachaelski

[fst47]

Hi, all: Just thought I'd made a quick list of where everyone's applying.

Spain

Skyfire

strgrl522

Good idea! I applied for Spain. One month until the next hurtle!

[Skyfire]

Good idea! I applied for Spain. One month until the next hurtle!

Hello All!

Wow long time no post! My summer/winter have been craaaazy! Expecially since I spent a good chunk of it in Japan! It was so weird being in Japan, but taking my entrance exams and interviews for Spain in tokyo! I kept screwing up my Spanish and my Japanese... But suffice to say I got my application turned in on time, and I was even accepted to the Instituto de Empresas (IE) in Spain. I was just wondering though, FST47 and the other person applying to Spain - Which program? I'm applying to the MBA program in Spain at IE. I was just wondering if there were any others out there who were doing the same program? I'm trying to figure out last years statistics for the program, but The website has a blank space where the number should be

I'm starting to get antsy, and I still have a month to go! Not good!

[matilda]

Hi, all: Just thought I'd made a quick list of where everyone's applying.

United Kingdom

gchandra

hopes

Melchior

Vietnam

rachaelski

Can you add us, the international ones here ?We also applied for Fulbright.

USA

matilda