UK Summer Fulbright Scholarship

UK Summer Fulbright Scholarship Information SessionsThe UK Summer Fulbright Scholarship fully funds a 3-4 week course at one of several Fulbright UK Summer Institutes at universities across the United Kingdom. The UK Summer Fulbright is wonderful opportunity for freshmen and sophomores!

EligibilityFreshmen and sophomores who are U.S. citizens, have a minimum GPA of 3.7, and have had no or very little travel/study experience outside of North America are eligible to apply. 

The UK Fulbright Commission seeks mature, responsible, open-minded students who demonstrate an academic fit between their chosen institute and their own background. They select students who are involved on and off campus and have the desire to act as ambassadors between U.S. and the UK. The 2024 summer institutes include:

• Aberystwyth University Summer Institute (Wales) will focus on the theme of "Identity and Nationhood through the lens of Wales" at a critical juncture in the politics of Wales, the UK, and wider Europe. 

• Queen’s University Belfast Summer Institute (Northern Ireland) will focus on the theme of "Understanding Northern Ireland" in terms of its political, economic, and cultural relationships within the UK, the Republic of Ireland, and the world. 

• University of Bristol (England) will offer two different summer institutes. One will focus on the theme of "Black Humanities" by exploring the histories, creative production, and intellectual legacies of Africa and its diasporas. The other will focus on the theme of "Arts, Activism, and Social Justice." 

• Glasgow School of Art and University of Strathclyde Summer Institute (Scotland) will focus on the theme of "Technology, Innovation, and Creativity" by exploring the cultural role of Scotland's institutions, historic places, and national galleries.

• University of Exeter Summer Institute (England) will focus on the theme of "Climate Change and the Environment" by exploring civic responsibility, multi-cultural idea sharing, and practices of sustainability.

• University of St. Andrews Summer Institute (Scotland) will focus on the theme of "Scotland's History: Kingdom, Nation, People" to examine Scotland's strong and changing sense of its past both as an independent state and as a part of the UK.

Get tips about applying here!

Deadline The final deadline is February 1, 2024. 

Application PreparationIf you are interested in applying, please attend our informational sessions:   

IN-PERSON UK Summer Fulbright Scholarship Information SessionThursday, December 7th, 2023, 3:30-4:30 pm1028 Lincoln Hall

ONLINE UK Summer Fulbright Scholarship Information SessionFriday, January 12th, 2024, 3:30-4:30 pmRegister in advance for this Zoom session.

For more information, contact the scholarships office at topscholars@illinois.edu or visit our website at www.topscholars.illinois.edu 

We hope you’ll join us!