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Foreign Office Under-Secretary of State Alistair Burt (right) with US Embassy chargé d'affaires Barbara J. Stephenson at a Commission reception in London, 2013

The US-UK Fulbright Commission was created by a treaty signed by the United Kingdom and the United States on 22 September, 1948.[2] It is a non-profit organisation based in London, UK. It aims to foster mutual cultural understanding through educational exchange between both nations.[3] Fulbright helps students, scholars and professionals interested in studying abroad in the US or UK through its scholarship programme and its EducationUSA advice service.

Global Fulbright Programme

The US-UK Fulbright Commission is part of the worldwide

UN,[6] 43 Fulbright alumni from 11 countries have received the Nobel Prize (including 2 in 2010),[7] and 78 alumni have received Pulitzer Prizes.[8]

UK Fulbright Awards

Several scholarship programmes are in operation between the US and the UK. However, the US-UK Fulbright Commission is the only organisation offering scholarships on a bi-national basis in any field and at any university.[9] According to its website, Fulbright offers a wide range of programs, including Distinguished Chairs for senior academics, postgraduate study scholarships, professional awards, and Summer Institutes for younger students.[10] Since 1948, the UK Commission has supported approximately 15,000 British nationals on exchanges to the US and nearly 12,000 Americans to the UK.[11] In recent years, around 50 citizens have received grants annually in both countries.[12]

EducationUSA Advisory Service

In addition to its scholarships, Fulbright provides information on and promotes US-UK exchange. In 2009/10, 8,861 British students studied in the US,

webinars and advisor training. Students can also receive additional advice by phone, email and in person at their office in Battersea
.

Funding and administration

The US-UK Commission is partially funded by the

Fulbright-Hays Act of 1961 states that the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) administers the global Fulbright Program under policy guidelines set by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FSB). ECA does this with the assistance of bi-national commissions and foundations, U.S. embassies, and cooperating agencies in the United States,[18] such as the Institute of International Education (IIE) and Council for International Exchange of Scholars
.

Alumni

The British Fulbright Scholars Association (BFSA) is the alumni association for British Fulbright Scholars. The BFSA is a private, non-profit organisation that promotes transatlantic relationships and international understanding through its network of Fulbright scholars.[19] US-UK Fulbright alumni are also invited to join the State Alumni[20] and Fulbright Association networks.[21]

According to the Fulbright website, the following individuals are notable alumni of the scholarship program:

Legacy

The UK Fulbright Commission Archive is housed at the British Library. The papers can be accessed through the British Library catalogue.[22] The Fulbright Association has a long-standing collaboration with the US-UK Educational Commission (The Fulbright Commission) to support an annual lecture series held in the UK called the Fulbright Legacy Lectures[23]

References

  1. ^ "US-UK Fulbright Commission: Appointment of new Executive Director". US-UK Fulbright Commission. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
  2. ^ Fact Sheet for Fulbright Scholars, Partners and Press
  3. ^ "Fulbright | Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs".
  4. ^ "Senator J. William Fulbright | Fulbright Scholar Program". Archived from the original on 16 March 2011. Retrieved 12 April 2011.
  5. ^ "Fulbright | Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs" (PDF).
  6. ^ "Fulbright Scholars | la Paz, Bolivia - Embassy of the United States". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 11 May 2013.
  7. ^ "Nobel Laureates | Institute of International Education". Archived from the original on 17 March 2011. Retrieved 11 June 2012.
  8. ^ "Pulitzer Prize Winners | Institute of International Education". Archived from the original on 1 July 2012. Retrieved 11 June 2012.
  9. ^ "Fulbright | Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs".
  10. ^ "Homepage | Fulbright". fulbright.org.uk. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  11. ^ Fact Sheet for Fulbright Scholars, Partners and Press
  12. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 7 April 2011. Retrieved 12 April 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  13. ^ "Open Doors".
  14. ^ "Does it pay to be a student in the US?". BBC News. 25 November 2010.
  15. ^ "Open Doors".
  16. ^ "EducationUSA - About Us". Archived from the original on 29 June 2011. Retrieved 12 April 2011.
  17. ^ "Fulbright | Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs" (PDF).
  18. ^ "About Fulbright | Fulbright Scholar Program". Archived from the original on 16 March 2011. Retrieved 12 April 2011.
  19. ^ "Home". bfsa.org.
  20. ^ "U.S. Department of State - Home". Archived from the original on 19 May 2009. Retrieved 17 May 2009.
  21. ^ "Home". fulbright.org.
  22. ^ The US-UK Fulbright Commission Archive, archives and manuscripts catalogue, the British Library. Retrieved 15 May 2020
  23. ^ "Legacy Lecture Series". Fulbright.org. 19 December 2017. Retrieved 10 August 2022.

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