Additional Resources for Fulbright and other study abroad applications
Additional Web Sites for educational institutions abroad and information on study overseas:
- The World of Learning. A comprehensive directory of learned societies, universities, archives, libraries and museums around the world. Available in the reference section in both Hatfield and the Law School libraries.
- Studee includes information on colleges and universities worldwide, articles on studying abroad, and information on how to request more information on individual schools
- JustColleges - features colleges in the USA, India, UK, Australia, and Canada. Also included are articles, essays, test preparation tips, and FAQs on colleges and graduate and business schools
- Canadian Universities -a guide to Canadian universities, community colleges, career colleges, jobs and volunteering in Canada
- Universities Worldwide - searchable database of links to universities around the world
- Universities.com - searchable database of universities around the world. Browse alphabetically, by region, or by program of study
- Prospects (select post graduate study option) - information on studying and working in the UK, including information about British degrees
- Erudera - Best Schools and Universities is the world's largest and most updated database of schools and universities available for study.
Grant Proposals
Several organizations and individuals have posted helpful materials on-line, from sample proposals, guides to writing research proposals, and advice to managing the application process. Here is a sampling of what's out there.
- Fulbright Grants for Skidmore Students
A Fulbright proposal and personal statement from one of Skidmore's recent Scholars and a list of FAQ's relating to Fulbright Grants. - "Proposal Writing: the Art of Persuasion" (College of the Holy Cross Graduate Studies office).
Advice for Fulbright, Goldwater, Marshall, and many more fellowships that require study and research proposals. - "Fulbright Grants: How to Write a Good Fulbright Proposal" (Amherst College)
- Fulbright proposal writing guide from Michigan State University.
- How To Get A Fulbright
Advice on winning a Fulbright award from past grant winners.
--Adapted from lists compiled by Dr. Jane Curlin, Udall Foundation, and Dr. Paula Warrick, American University.