The Fulbright Program is a program of educational grants (Fulbright Fellowships and Fulbright Scholarships), founded by United States Senator J. William Fulbright, and sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State, governments in other countries, and the private sector. The program was established to increase mutual understanding between the peoples of the United States and other countries through the exchange of persons, knowledge, and skills. A scholarship is an award of access to an institution or a financial aid award for an individual (a scholar) for the purposes of furthering their education. ... The United States Senate is the upper house of the U.S. Congress, smaller than the United States House of Representatives. ... James William Fulbright (April 9, 1905–February 9, 1995) was a well-known member of the United States Senate representing Arkansas. ... The United States Department of State, often referred to as the State Department, is the Cabinet-level foreign affairs agency of the United States government, equivalent to foreign ministries in other countries. ...

The program was created through the efforts of Arkansas Senator J. William Fulbright, who promulgated its passage through the US Senate in 1946. It is considered one of the most prestigious award programs and it operates in 144 countries. More Fulbright alumni have won Nobel Prizes than those of any other academic program, including two in 2002. Official language(s) English Capital Little Rock Largest city Little Rock Area  Ranked 29th  - Total 53,179 sq mi (137,732 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 261 miles (420 km)  - % water 2. ... James William Fulbright (April 9, 1905–February 9, 1995) was a well-known member of the United States Senate representing Arkansas. ... Seal of the Senate The Senate of the United States of America is one of the two chambers of the Congress of the United States, the other being the House of Representatives. ... 1946 (MCMXLVI) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... The Nobel Prizes (pronounced no-BELL or no-bell) are awarded annually to people who have done outstanding research, invented groundbreaking techniques or equipment, or made outstanding contributions to society. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ...

The Fulbright Program provides funds for students, scholars, and professionals to undertake graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and teaching in elementary and secondary schools abroad. The initial reach of this program had been primarily European countries, and now the program operates worldwide. World map showing Europe Political map Europe is one of the seven continents of Earth which, in this case, is more a cultural and political distinction than a physiographic one, leading to various perspectives about Europes borders. ...

The program is administered by 51 binational Fulbright commissions, US Embassies, and cooperating organizations.

Its first participants went overseas in 1948, funded by war reparations and foreign loan repayments to the United States. Today, it is funded by Congressional appropriations and funding provided by partner governments. The program also receives important in-kind and financial support from academic institutions, foundations, and the private sector. 1948 (MCMXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1948 calendar). ...

In the 60 years since it was created, over 250,000 individuals have received Fulbright grants - over 100,000 Americans and over 150,000 citizens of other countries. These individuals have established into over 150 national or sub-national alumni organizations.

Fulbright grants are administered by several organizations, including the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Education, the Institute for International Education and the Council for International Exchange of Scholars.

Fulbright Commission

A Fulbright Commission is a foundation established abroad to co-sponsor and administer Fulbright grants locally. Unlike countries where Fulbright grants are paid by the U.S. Department of State, Commissions pay some or all of the scholarships.

Fulbright Prize

The J. William Fulbright Prize for International Understanding established in 1993 is awarded by the Fulbright Association to recognize individuals who have made extraordinary contributions toward bringing peoples, cultures, or nations to greater understanding of others. Fulbright Prize laureates include:

• William Jefferson Clinton (2005)
• Colin Powell (2004)
• Fernando Cardoso (2003)
• Sadako Ogata (2002)
• Kofi Annan (2001)
• Martti Ahtisaari (2000)
• Mary Robinson (1999)
• Patricio Aylwin Azócar (1998)
• Václav Havel (1997)
• Corazon Aquino (1996)
• Franz Vranitzky (1995)
• Jimmy Carter (1994)
• Nelson Mandela (1993)

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Fulbright Alumni

Fulbright alumni around the world have recognized the importance of continued involvement and action in the name of increasing mutual understanding among the people of the U.S. and the people of the world. Today, there are organized Fulbright alumni associations in 71 countries around the world. A list of these organizations can be found online at [1]. In the U.S., the Fulbright Association ([2])has over 9,000 members and works in a number of ways to support and further the Fulbright Program.

External links

• Fulbright Association for alumni
• Council for International Exchange of Scholars
• Fulbright Program homepage
• Fulbright Academy of Science & Technology An international network established by alumni of the Fulbright Program.
• Institute of International Education: Fulbright Program
• The Atlantic Review A newsletter on transatlantic affairs edited by three German Fulbright alumni with the goal of increasing mutual understanding
• US Department of State Fulbright webpage
• The India-US Fulbright Program
• The Canada-US Fulbright Program