Would you like to teach English, study, or do research abroad for an academic year at no cost? Learn how at the 10th Annual Fulbright Week.

International studies student Abigail Fowler of North Liberty, Iowa, has been awarded a 2023 U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to study at Okayama University for an intensive Japanese language program. 

Recently returned from abroad, this winter’s Diversity Ambassadors Scholarship recipients share what they thought of their experiences and what advice they might have for others considering studying abroad. 

Seventeen UI students and alumni were chosen from about 10,000 Fulbright Award applicants nationwide to serve as representatives of the U.S. Department of State.

Staff will introduce you to the Gilman, coach you on how to fill out the application, and will let you know what scholarship reviewers are looking for in an applicant. 

Through outreach efforts and scholarships, UI Study Abroad is opening up opportunities for those underrepresented in study abroad.

Fulbright researcher from Cedar Rapids now living in Norway

Join International Programs for the eleventh annual intensive Fulbright U.S. Student Program workshop to learn the basics of applying.

Michaela Zimmer, a Diversity Ambassador, completed a summer internship in Kisumu, Kenya.

Leah Cooke won a Diversity Ambassador Scholarship to study abroad in Florence, Italy.

Maya Torrez, Diversity Ambassador, studied on the UI faculty-led Ancient Perspectives, Modern Eyes program.

Alex Hefel received a Diversity Ambassador Scholarship to study abroad and conduct research in South Africa in spring 2022.