DePauw is Indiana's top liberal arts college and #9 in the nation among institutions producing the most Fulbright Students.
DePauw students and alumni wishing to pursue a Fulbright US Student award have the benefit of personalized advising and application support. We have a workshop series to support students' progress through the application, along with online resources.
Taking time to understand the philosophy of Fulbright awards and reviewing information and taking advantage of the resources available to you well in advance of the deadline helps to ensure you have time to craft a competitive application.
The deadline for submission of a 2024 Fulbright application is Friday, September 13, 2024. All applicants will be interviewed, either on campus or remotely, during the final week of September.
1. Review what the U.S. Student program is all about:
(powerpoints)
2. Consider where you want to go and what you want to do
3. Review the DePauw timeline for completing an application, attend workshops and reach out to a Fulbright adviser
DePauw Fulbright adviser:
Michael Seaman - mseaman@depauw.edu
4. Begin an application
5. Writing the application
**includes helpful sample essays**
6. Ask for references early
DePauw Guidelines for Requesting Recommendation Letters (found within Student Handbook)
(includes a link to a sample reference form)
7. Prepare for your interview
Interview Tips for UK Fulbright Finalists
8. Additional advice
Tips from Seth Elder '08, Recipient of a Fulbright Grant to Macedonia