The US-UK Fulbright Commission offers seven Special Summer Programmes for US citizens to come to the UK. These summer programmes provide the opportunity for US undergraduates (aged over 18), who have completed no more than two years of university study, to come to the UK on a three to six week academic and cultural summer programme.

Participants in these programmes will get the opportunity to experience an exciting academic programme at a highly regarded UK University, explore the culture, heritage and history of the UK and develop their academic ability by improving presentation, research and communication skills.

The Award

There are seven Summer Programmes available for US students in 2012:
Durham University Summer Institute (4 weeks - July 1-July 28, 2012)
Newcastle University Summer Institute (5 weeks - July 8-August 13, 2012)
Nottingham Trent University Summer Institute (4 weeks - July 7-August 4, 2012)
Queen's University in Belfast Summer Institute (4 weeks - July 9-August 3, 2012)
Fulbright Wales Summer Institute (Cardiff University, Bangor University and Aberystwyth University) (6 weeks - June 23 - August 3, 2012)
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in association with American Institute for Foreign Students (AIFS) (3 weeks - June 9 -June 30, 2012)
King's College London Summer School (3 weeks - July 22 -August 11, 2012)

The programme is open to students in all courses of study. The Summer Institutes cover a range of disciplines as well as some that focus on specific disciplines such as theatre, art and design, archaeology, and Irish Studies.

The Summer Institute will cover the majority of the participant costs. This includes round-trip airfare from the US to the UK, tuition and fees at the University, accommodation and social programme, subsistence (e.g. food and drink) and visa processing.

Eligibility

Minimum eligibility for this programme; applicants need to:

- be a US citizen and possess a US passport;
- be at least 18 years old;
- have a high level of academic achievement with a minimum GPA of 3.5 (confirmed by academic marks, awards and references);
- have completed no more than two years of university study; i.e. applicants should currently be an undergraduate Freshman or Sophomore in college/university;
- be mature, responsible, independent, and open-minded;
- be willing and able to fully participate in an academically intensive programme that includes attending all sessions, completing all assignments, contributing to classroom discussions and supporting student ambassador style work as required;
- have had little or no study or travel experience in the UK or elsewhere outside of the US;
- be able to participate in the programme in its entirety, and;
- expect to return to the US and continue their undergraduate education.

The Application

Please see official website for application details.

Other Resources

See ORC webpage for Fulbright Grant - Fulbright Full Grant and English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) opportunities

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