Fulbright-Hays Application Suggestions

Fulbright-Hays Summer Seminars for Educators

The Fulbright-Hays Summer Seminars are managed by the Department of Education and a public agency of the participating country. The program provides short-term study and travel seminars abroad for U.S. educators in the social sciences and humanities for the purpose of improving their understanding and knowledge of the peoples and cultures of other countries.

Online information and application: http://www.ed.gov/programs/iegpssap/elsecseminars.html

Applications are submitted online and include:

Four Essays:

Curriculum Vitae

International Experience

Demonstrated Need

Project Plan

Three references, including at least one from an administrator, are also required.

Selection Criteria:

100 total points are divided between the essays (20-25 points each) and the references (10 points each). Applications are evaluated using a rubric format and the applicant is notified of approval status by April. Evaluator’s comments and suggestions are sent along with the approval status.

Writing Hints:

Write professionally, edit and re-edit. Have a trusted friend/peer critique your essays more than once.

In the Project Plan include the various ways that your project ties into specific EALR’s and GLE’s. The inclusion of key concept questions and interactive instructional strategies is useful. Graphic Organizers are also helpful. Be sure to include assessment tools.

The Demonstrated Need essay should focus on how the seminar experience will benefit your students and the community through cross-cultural awareness presentations and activities.

Be sure to include reference to any awards, honors and/or extra-curricular activities you have been or are currently involved on the Curriculum Vitae.

Project Implementation Requirements:

The curriculum project/unit must be submitted online along with a seminar evaluation within 90 days of the seminar’s end. Community and peer presentations are highly encouraged.