Fulbright US Student Program Getting Started Session 2: Choosing Your Award

Prior to watching this video, you should have watched:

• One of the general information sessions offered by the Fulbright Program Advisor
• Getting Started Session 1: Tour of IIE Website

This 25-minute recording is for students and alumni who are planning to apply in fall 2026 for a 2027-28 Fulbright student grant. In this recording, MSU's Fulbright Program Advisor walks applicants through the process of choosing a host country and award type, and also demonstrates the award search tool on the IIE website. 

Closed captions in English can be enabled by toggling the "CC" icon in the playback bar. For more information, explore the MSU Fulbright website, and contact Joy Campbell with any questions.

NOTE for 2026 applicants: This was recorded in 2025; you will see some screen grabs with past deadlines, but rest assured that the information in this recording is still applicable for 2026 applicants.

Time stamps for specific information:

0:21 – Overview of session topics
0:41 – Assumptions
1:16 – Review of FUSP award types
1:56 – Choosing your host country
7:23 – Choosing your award type
12:54 – Award search tool
14:22 – Award search "tiles" and icons
18:31 – Award search demo on website
19:10 – Award description examples and sections
24:01 – Next steps
24:28 – Conclusion and contact information