Study, Teach, or Research Abroad Through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program expands perspectives through academic and professional advancement and cross-cultural dialogue. Fulbright creates connections in a complex and changing world. In partnership with more than 140 countries worldwide, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers unparalleled opportunities in all academic disciplines to passionate and accomplished graduating college seniors, graduate students, and young professionals from all backgrounds. Program participants pursue graduate study, conduct research, or teach English abroad.

The program facilitates cultural exchange through direct interaction on an individual basis in the classroom, field, home, and in routine tasks, allowing the grantee to gain an appreciation of others’ viewpoints and beliefs, the way they do things, and the way they think. This webinar will discuss available awards, eligibility criteria, and timelines for submission.

Speaker:

 Andra Jacques
Assistant Director, Outreach and Recruitment
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Institute of International Education

Andra Jacques is the assistant director of Fulbright Outreach and Recruitment at the Institute of International Education (IIE). She and her team engage institutions across the U.S. to reach and support applicants through partnership with a network of campus Fulbright Program Advisors, and a dynamic group of alumni ambassadors.

Jacques’ career emphasizes building pathways to global experiences for all. She received her bachelor’s degree in International and Peace Studies from Point Loma Nazarene University and her master’s degree in Negotiation, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding from CSU Dominguez Hills. Jacques was awarded a 2017 Fulbright International Education Administrators (IEA) award to South Korea and a 2023 Fulbright IEA award to Japan.