The US-UK Fulbright Commission offers nine 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 nine Summer Programmes available for US students in 2013:

AIFS Summer Institute at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre (3 weeks - June 15 -July 6, 2013)
Durham University Summer Institute (4 weeks - June 30-July 27, 2013)
King's College London Summer Institute (3 weeks - July 1 -19, 2013)
Nottingham Trent University Summer Institute (4 weeks - July 1-26, 2013)
Queen's University Belfast Summer Institute (4 weeks - July 15-August 10, 2013)
Fulbright-Scotland Summer Institute (5 weeks - July 6 - August 10, 2013)
University of Bristol Summer Institute (4 weeks - June 1-29, 2013)
University of Exeter Summer Institute (4 weeks - July 13 - August 10, 2013)
Fulbright Wales Summer Institute (Cardiff University, Bangor University and Aberystwyth University) (6 weeks - June 22 - August 3, 2013)

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 host university/institution, accommodation and meals and in some cases a small daily allowance.

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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