Professional Scholarships
Applications for the 2012 Fulbright Australian Scholarships have closed. Applications for the 2013 Fulbright Australian Scholarships will open on 1 June 2012.
Fulbright Professional Scholarships are available to Australian citizens, in junior to mid career positions, poised for advancement to a senior role from the private, public and not-for-profit sectors (outside academe), or junior to middle level academics whose professional focus is industry related and whose research and sharing of results within the industry is clearly outlined. As a guideline, Professional Scholars are generally aged between 30-45 years. The scholarship supports a 3-4 month program of professional development in the United States.
Application proposals must include an educational component (such as a short-course and/or research) and identify a potential U.S. host institution at which the applicant would spend a significant period of their scholarship. It may also involve other forms of professional experience including visits to relevant organisations. While the program may include attending a conference, this does not fulfil the educational requirements of the scholarship. The Professional Scholarship does not fund postgraduate (i.e. Masters or PhD) study programs.
The Commission offers up to eight Professional Fulbright Scholarships annually. Applicants who apply for one of the sponsored scholarships (listed below) will automatically be considered for the Fulbright Professional Scholarship (General).
- Fulbright (General) - This Scholarship is open to all fields of study
- Fulbright Professional Scholarship in Non-Profit Leadership sponsored by the Australian Scholarships Foundation with support from the Origin Foundation.
- Fulbright Professional or Senior Scholarship in Nuclear Science and Technology sponsored by ANSTO
- Fulbright Northern Territory Scholarship is supported by the NT Government, Charles Darwin University and corporate sponsor, Blackboard.
- Fulbright Tasmania Scholarship sponsored by the Tasmanian Government and the University of Tasmania
- Australian-United States Alliance Studies - sponsored by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
- Business/Industry (Coral Sea) - to research an identified problem / opportunity relevant to Australian industry / business
- Vocational Education and Training (VET) - sponsored by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
Professional Scholarship benefits
- Unless otherwise states professional scholarships are valued at up to USD 30,000 and include:
- Generous travel entitlement
- Monthly stipend for up to four months
- Establishment and baggage allowances
- Dependents travel and monthly allowance
- Transport and accommodation to attend an Orientation Program and the Fulbright Presentation Dinner in Australia (March)
- Transport and accommodation to an Enrichment Seminar with international Fulbright Scholars in the U.S.
- Transport and accommodation to an Enrichment Seminar with international Fulbright Scholars in the U.S.
- Professional network opportunities with Australian, U.S. and international Fulbright Scholars and distinguished Alumni.
Note: The value of the Fulbright Professional or Senior Scholarship in Nuclear Science and Technology sponsored by ANSTO is up to AUD 40,000 for a maximum of six months.
The value of the Fulbright Professional Scholarship in Non-Profit Leadership is up to AUD 40,000 for three to four months.
Duration
- Fulbright Professional Scholarships are for a minimum of three and maximum of four months unless otherwise specified.
- Programs of longer duration may be proposed but financial support will be limited to the maximum four months.
- Fulbright funding is for the first four months only and applicants must be able to demonstrate they have sufficient additional funds to support themselves and any dependants during their stay in the U.S.
For further information
Contact the Manager, Scholarships and Strategic Engagement at the Fulbright Commission. Click here to read stories from previous Fulbright Professional Scholars:
For assistance in identifying a suitable U.S. educational institution contact your local U.S. Educational Advisor in Australia.
For general information on how to apply and applications please refer to Application Information.