SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS
The primary funding for the Fulbright Program in Australia is provided by the Australian and United States governments. This core funding is supplemented by the generous support of a select group of sponsors and supporters including companies, universities, foundations, state governments and government agencies.
If you are interested in supporting the Fulbright Program see Sponsorships/Donations page.
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BHP Billiton is the world’s largest diversified resources company, formed through a merger between BHP, one of Australia’s oldest and largest companies, and Billiton one of the world’s premier mining companies. The Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarship in Engineering and Science sponsored by BHP Billiton was established in 2000. |
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Telstra is Australia's leading telecommunications and information services company. The Fulbright Telstra Scholarship supports innovative Australian students who have a commitment to advancing technology and communications. The inaugural Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarship in Technology & Communication sponsored by Telstra was granted in 2005. |
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The Fulbright ANU Distinguished Chair in American Political Science sponsored by the Australian National University was established in collaboration with the Australian National University. This scholarship is for a leading U.S. professor to conduct collaborative research at the host institution along with guest lectures at advanced undergraduate and postgraduate levels. |
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The Fulbright Professional Scholarship in Vocational Education and Training sponsored by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. This scholarship supports employees within the vocational education and training sector or training leaders in business and industry. It is also for staff within universities that teach in the TAFE sector of a university, but not for university academics that study VET as an academic discipline. |
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The Fulbright Indigenous Scholarship supported by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations . This scholarship was originally established in 1993 with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC) and has supported Indigenous Australian Postgraduates to undertake research and study in a wide range of fields including visual arts, business, public health, law, education and history. |
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The Fulbright Professional Scholarship in Australia-US Aliiance Studies sponsored by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade was established in 2001 by the Australian Government as a contribution to Australia's ANZUS 50th Anniversary commemorations. The Scholarship aims to contribute in a practical way to contemporary Australian scholarship on the Australia-U.S. alliance relationship. |
FULBRIGHT STATE SCHOLARSHIPS (see overview) |
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| Fulbright Queensland Scholarship | The Fulbright Queensland Scholarship Fund was established in 2007 by contributions from the Queensland Government and the eight Queensland universities. |
Fulbright Tasmania Scholarship |
The Fulbright Tasmania Scholarship co-sponsored by the Tasmania Government and the University of Tasmania, was established in 2006. The Fulbright Tasmania Scholarship was the first state-sponsored Fulbright Scholarship. |
| Fulbright Victoria Scholarship | The Fulbright Victoria Scholarship Fund was established in 2008 by contributions from the Victorian Government and all Victorian universities. |
| Fulbright Western Australia Scholarship | The Fulbright Western Australia Scholarship Fund has been established by the WA government, WA based universities and companies, individuals and foundations. |
FULBRIGHT ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS |
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| Fulbright Australian Alumni (WG Walker) Scholarship | The Australian Alumni (WG Walker) Scholarship Fund was established in 1993 through generous contributions from Australian Fulbright Alumni to annually support a scholarship for the highest ranked Australian Fulbright Postgraduate. |
| Fulbright U.S. Alumni Scholarship | The U.S. Alumni Scholarship Fund was established in 2006 through generous contributions from U.S. Fulbright Alumni and a scholarship is awarded annually to the highest ranked U.S. Fulbright Postgraduate. |
ADDITIONAL FULBRIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS |
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| Fulbright Coral Sea Scholarship | The Coral Sea Scholarship Fund was originally established in 1992 by U.S. Ambassador Mel Sembler and U.S. companies to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea. This fund, managed by the Fulbright Commission, supports a Fulbright Professional Coral Sea (Business/Industry) Scholarship focusing on an issue of relevance to both Australia and the United States. |
| Fulbright Gregory Schwartz Enrichment Grants | In 2006 Claire and Steven Schwartz established the Fulbright Gregory Schwartz Enrichment Grants in memory of their son Gregory Schwartz who had a love of history and a strong interest in the United States. The grants are aimed at assisting Australian Fulbright Postgraduate Scholars enrich their experience in the U.S. through attendance at a conference; exhibition of their art work; presentation of their professional work; and/or visiting other research institutions. |
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Lonely Planet provide Fulbright Scholars with guides books to help ensure they get the most from their Fulbright experience. Australian Scholars are provided with the U.S.A Travel Guide and U.S. Scholars and provided with both the Australian Travel Guide and the Australian Language and Culture Travel Guide. |
Page last updated:
August 15, 2008