Tag: awards

Campus deadline for 2018-2019 Luce Scholars Program is October 16, 2017

Applications are now being accepted for the 2018-2019 Luce Scholars Program! Offering a year-long internship in Asia, the Luce Scholars Program (LSP) is designed to provide an extended period of exposure to an Asian country for highly qualified young Americans who lack extensive knowledge of Asian affairs and who would not gain this knowledge through their …

Open advising for Fulbright US Student Program applicants

With the campus deadline for Fulbright US Student Program (FUSP) applications coming up soon (Monday, September 11 @ 11:59am), the IRIS Awards Office is offering open (drop-in) advising hours with the UW–Madison Fulbright Program Advisor, Mark Lilleleht, in 328 Ingraham Hall on… Tuesday, August 28, 3-5pm Thursday, August 31, 9-11am Tuesday, September 5, 4-6pm Swing …

Announcing the Title VI International Research and Studies Program for FY 2017

The US Department of Education’s International and Foreign Language Education (IFLE) office just announced the opening of the a new round of awards for fiscal year 2017: Title VI International Research and Studies Program. The deadline to submit an application is August 14, 2017. The IFLE announcement reads: The International and Foreign Language Education Office of the …

Refer a student or alum!

Do you know an undergrad here at UW–Madison that would be a good fit for a Fulbright? Maybe you just had alumni event and you met a few that you think should explore their options for funding abroad. Grad students in your department ready to apply for a Fulbright-Hays DDRA or a Boren Fellowship? Some …

The summer is a great time to work on your Fulbright application!

If you’re a rising senior, graduate student, or alumni of the UW–Madison and you’re interested in pursuing a Fulbright US Student Program award – it is most definitely not just for students – the summer is a great time to learn more about the program and work on your application. In fact, with the campus deadline …

Four UW-Madison Students Receive Boren Awards

Four UW–Madison students have been awarded prestigious Boren Awards. The awards will allow these students to study languages overseas, enhancing their own academic pursuits and developing essential language skills. “Boren Scholarships and Fellowships present exceptional opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students,” said Guido Podestá, vice provost and dean of UW–Madison’s International Division. “The expertise these …

Fulbright Open Houses coming up!

Are you interested in learning more about the Fulbright U.S. Student Program? Are unsure and want to learn more? Are you applying but need some advice or have some questions? Did you miss our information sessions? You’re always welcome to connect with the campus Fulbright Program Advisor, Mark Lilleleht, by phone (608.265.6070) or email (awards@iris.wisc.edu) …

Don’t forget!! FUSP workshops & information sessions…

Fulbright U.S. Student Program (FUSP) 2018-19 is open!

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program (FUSP) 2018-19 is open and we will be having two workshops next week! On Tuesday, the UW–Madison’s Writing Center is hosting: Writing Your Way to a Fulbright: The Application Process Tuesday, April 25 3:30-5:00pm Helen C. White Hall Register @ http://writing.wisc.edu/Workshops/Application_Fulbright_essay.html On Wednesday, Mark Lilleleht, the campus Fulbright Program Advisor, …

SKJ & Graduate Summer Fieldwork Award information session on W 2/8 @ 3pm

There will be an information session for students interested in applying for the IRIS Graduate Student Summer Fieldwork Award and/or the Scott Kloeck-Jenson Fellowship for Summer 2017 on Wednesday, February 8 @ 3pm in 206 Ingraham Hall. If you’re a continuing graduate student at UW–Madison planning on conducting fieldwork abroad during the summer field season …