Overview

The Fulbright U.K. Summer Institutes are three-to-four-week programs for U.S. undergraduate students who have no or very little travel experience outside North America. Participants can explore the culture, heritage, and history of the U.K. while experiencing higher education at a U.K. university.

Depending on the Institute, students will have the opportunity to: study alongside leading academics and professionals, develop knowledge in specific fields, experience cultural and social events, visit U.K. cultural sites and areas of scenic beauty, receive credit to transfer to their home institution, meet people from different backgrounds and cultures, and become an ambassador for studying in the U.K. for the Fulbright Commission and their host institutions.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be a U.S. citizen and possess a U.S. passport
• Have had no or very little study/travel experience outside of North America
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.7
• Be at least 18 years old by the start of the program
• Have at least two years of undergraduate study remaining after the institute finishes

Award

The Fulbright Commission and host institutions work in partnership to provide the following:

• Round-trip airfare from the U.S. to the host university in the U.K.
• Accommodations
• Tuition and fees at the host institution
• In some cases, a small daily allowance for meals

Application Status

Open

National Deadline

February 3, 2025

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