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MtvU Fulbright Grants for Studying Abroad


Name: mtvU Fulbright Grants for Studying Abroad

Award Amount: Up to four awards available

Information And Eligibility: The mtvU Fulbright Grants for Studying Abroad are designed to support innovative projects that explore the role of contemporary or popular music as a cultural force for expression. These grants prioritize creative proposals that present music as a global force for mutual understanding and come with a feasible plan.

Applicants are required to submit a comprehensive Documentation and Outreach Plan detailing how they intend to share their project activities with peers during their Fulbright year abroad, utilizing mtvU print, broadcast, and/or online mediums. This plan is an essential component of the application process.

Proposals can encompass various aspects of music, including its social activism impact, educational roles, community engagement, and performance arts. Preference will be given to graduating seniors who meet the host country’s requirements, including language proficiency, affiliation, and program start dates. Interested applicants are encouraged to review the Participating Country Summaries for specific eligibility criteria. Applications are welcome for any countries with an active U.S. Student Fulbright Program.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Proposals must explore the role of contemporary or popular music as a cultural force.
  • Applicants should submit a Documentation and Outreach Plan for sharing their project.
  • Preference for graduating seniors who meet host country requirements.
  • Applicants must meet the host country’s specific eligibility criteria, such as language proficiency and program start dates.
  • Applications are welcome for countries with an active U.S. Student Fulbright Program.

Application Requirements:

  • Submit a project proposal detailing how music is a global force for mutual understanding.
  • Provide a comprehensive Documentation and Outreach Plan for sharing the project via mtvU mediums.
  • Review and meet host country’s specific eligibility criteria (e.g., language proficiency, affiliation, etc.).

Deadline: Varies by country (generally in the fall)

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