Justin Hill, Barbados, 2009. from Fulbright Program on Vimeo.
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Thinking of pursuing law school but not sure if Fulbright is right for you? Listen to Fulbright Alumni Ambassador c, 2009-2010, Barbados, describe his project.
March 22, 2011
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Its great to hear updates on Justin's project. It is passion in grassroot and policy efforts such as Justin's that led to Pres. Obama's election. It will take integrative efforts such as Justins that examine policy and public health and how the law affects health outcomes.
Dr. Watson,
It is people like you that have inspired me, sir. Your work with communities has been a reminder that there is a world beyond our immediate orbit to which we bear some responsibility.
I recently listened to your interview. I found myself agreeing with your statement about wishing that many more of our students could have an opportunity to go abroad. I think we share the hope that they would come back bringing tools and insights to our community, our nation and our world. This ability to connect ideas, experiences, career goals and concerns for one’s community is no doubt a journey that has to be encouraged, because all too often the linkages that could readily be tangible are hidden away by opportunity costs.
Fulbright has been for me a way to further connect my work – with incarcerated men in Her Majesty’s Prison Dodds, St. Phillip – to the hidden world of global health policy. It is my belief that we have to be part of the global conversation.
Thank you!!
Justin, to say I am proud of your, at this point, is an understatement. Instead, I will share that I am inspired by your efforts to develop new knowledge about the lives of Caribbean peoples. As a male reared in a Jamaican household, I know first hand that sexual health discourse is a luxury, for many. The knowledge that you will develop, I am sure, will have such an awesome impact in the networks and communities Fullbright has made possible for you to work within.
Here is my question, I am pretty certain that I would like to apply for a dual degree MSW/JD program in 2013. My career for the past decade has been focused on the experiences and rights of gay, lesbian and transgender adolescents in the U.S.. I am very interested in Iran and the GLT adolescent population there as concerns their human rights. How do you imagine a Fullbright would advance this interest?
Hi,
I have a couple of questions concerning the Fulbright program:
Do the Fulbright recipients do hands-on work in their field of interest or is the program more policy and research based? ie Is this something a student not in public policy, law, and international affairs degree tracts should look into pursing?
When do applicants typically apply for a Fulbright Fellowship? Is there a cutoff in age/degree level?
Thanks
Hi,
I have a couple of questions concerning the Fulbright program:
Do the Fulbright recipients do hands-on work in their field of interest or is the program more policy and research based? ie Is this something a student not in public policy, law, and international affairs degree tracts should look into pursing?
When do applicants typically apply for a Fulbright Fellowship? Is there a cutoff in age/degree level?
Thanks
Ashley,
It really depends upon the field of study and the nature of the Fulbright project. Fulbright grantees can do hands-on work that is research or policy based – or both. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is open to applicants in all fields of study.
In answer to your second question about when applicants apply, I'm not sure if you mean at what point during their academic or professional careers, or if you are asking when applications are due. If you mean the first, applicants can apply at any point in their professional and academic careers as long as they have obtained at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent. There is no cutoff in terms of age, but there is a cutoff in terms of degree level for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. I mentioned that you need at least a bachelor's degree in order to apply, but you can also apply up to the completion of a doctoral dissertation. In other words, you can apply while in graduate school (or after graduate school) as long as you haven't completed your Ph.D. If you have completed your Ph.D., there are other Fulbright opportunities you should check out offered by the Fulbright Scholar Program (for more information, click here: http://cies.org/).
I encourage you to visit the Fulbright U.S. Student Program website, http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html, to learn more about the different types of grants available, the basic program requirements and to review the country summaries. This year's competition will open on May 1, 2011 and applications for the 2012-2013 program cycle will be due on October 17, 2011. Good luck!
Are there any examples of graphic designers who have used the Fulbright to use design to address social issues or causes? I think this information would be good for young designers to have as many of them, from what I have seen, would like to use "our power for good" but then get caught in the shuffle when looking for a job and then dreams tend to fade. I think it will help inspire designers to think outside that scope of commercial deisgn and aim for something substantial early in their careers so they can plan accordingly.
I would search "Design" in the Previous Grantee Directory (http://us.fulbrightonline.org/program_students_us_search.html) on the website in the Resources for Applicants and review the titles of the projects. Design projects that address social issues and causes would certainly be welcome.
Justin,
Really proud of the work you're doing, it's great that the Fulbright program supports such committed global citizens. Well done!
Hi Shola,
Since college, you've been an inspiration to me. Your travels, career and academic pursuits have been a constant reminder to me that I have "big brothers" who have done well and on whom I can rely for sound advice.
Thank you for the compliment and just know that we are running this race together. I pray, wish and hope you all the best in 2011 and beyond!