• The Fulbright Scholarship Program
• Boren Graduate Fellowships
• Ambassadorial Scholarships
• Marshall Scholarship
• The George J. Mitchell Scholarships
• Alexander von Humboldt German Chancellor Scholarships
• Central Europe Summer Research Insititute
• Whitaker International Fellows and Scholars Program(for Biomedical engineering students)

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The Fulbright Scholarship Program

The Fulbright Program:
The Fulbright Scholarship Program was created in 1946 by U.S. Senator J. William Fulbright. The purpose of this program is to promote mutual understanding between the people of the U.S and other countries through the exchange of knowledge and skills, and to provide U.S.students with an opportunity for professional development and international experience. Students from almost every discipline imaginable have traveled to 124 different countries on Fulbrights grants and have found the experience invaluable with regards to both the personal and professional benefits it offers.

Fulbright Advising at Cleveland State:
The Center for International Services and Programs at Cleveland State offers Fulbright advising and can help interested students with proposal ideas and proposal writing skills. Interested students are encouraged to contact Study Abroad Coordinator, for applications and guidance.

Application Process at CSU:
Application forms are now online but information booklets are available at the Center for International Services and Programs. Students wishing to apply for a Fulbright grant should make an appointment to meet with Study Abroad Coordinator to discuss proposal ideas. The CISP staff will work with applicants to revise and polish proposals. Preliminary proposals should be submitted to CISP by August 1st, and the finished proposal for an academic year Fulbright should be submitted to CISP no later than October 2nd. After submission to CISP, proposals will be reviewed and evaluated by Cleveland State's Fulbright Review Committee and the applicant will be interviewed. Then the application will be sent on to the first round of evaluation by the U.S. Institute of International Education. If accepted, students will be notified by spring. Interested students are encouraged to contact CISP as soon as possible to begin work on proposals, as the revision process can take up to several months.

CSU students have been very successful with Fulbright applications in the past. Most recently, an '08 graduate of the CSU Honors' Program (Anthropogy/Sociology), Jacklyn Fry, received a Fulbright grant to teach English in South Korea.

Click here to visit the Student Fulbright Page

Click here to visit the official Fulbright web page

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Boren Graduate Fellowships

The National Security Education Program David L. Boren Graduate Fellowships provide students with the opportunity to specialize in an international area of study and language. The priority of this scholarship is to promote the study of languages and cultures less commonly understood. This fellowship carries with it a service obligation. US citizens that are enrolled in a graduate program at the time of application are eligible.

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Ambassadorial Scholarships

The Rotary Foundation continues to offer many scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students as well as faculty. This program promotes multicultural awareness and the exchange of cultures between the host country and the students participating in the study abroad experience. The website will give you more insight regarding eligibility requirements for the Ambassadorial Scholarships. At the same website, you will find information about another program, The Rotary World Peace Scholarships.

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Marshall Scholarship

Marshall Scholarships finance U.S. citizens for two (sometimes 3) years of university study at any British university. At least forty scholars are selected each year from a variety of disciplines. The scholarship includes money for tuition, travel, books, and living expenses. Students should apply within two years of earning their undergraduate degree. Student must have a 3.7 GPA or higher to be considered.

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The George J. Mitchell Scholarships

Students that are interested in studying abroad in Ireland and Northern Ireland universities can apply for the George J. Mitchell's scholarships. To increase the opportunity of getting awarded, students are encouraged to apply to more than one of the universities participating in the Mitchell Scholarships. This scholarship is being administered by the US-Ireland Alliance. Students will receive free tuition and room, and also a stipend of $11,000.

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Germany - Alexander von Humboldt German Chancellor Scholarships

A one year study grant, including German language training, for prospective leaders from the U.S.A. in the academic, economic and political fields to conduct projects in Germany. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, under age 35, who have completed a bachelor's degree prior to beginning the scholarship. Applicants design projects related to their professional development and goals. Projects may include study, internships, a junior staff position, or independent research. Scholars are also given the opportunity to take part in the social, cultural, economic and political situation in Germany. The scholarships include German language training. A monthly scholarship stipend covers housing and living expenses as well as transportation costs to and from Germany.

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Central Europe Summer Research Insititute

Sponsored by the National Science Foundation and managed by the Institute of International Education, CESRI is a fellowship opportunity for U.S. graduate students in science and engineering who are seeking a quality hands-on international research experience in Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia.

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Whitaker International Fellows and Scholars Program

Biomedical engineers can use the Whitaker International Fellows and Scholars Program to go overseas to help further their careers, and the field of BME. Potential overseas activities could include:

• Conducting research at an academic institution
• Interning at a policy institute
• Establishing ties between home and host institutions
• Pursuing post-doctoral research