Deadline: February 2, 2027
Applications are invited for the US-UK Fulbright Commission UK Summer Institutes 2027. The Fulbright UK Summer Institutes are two to four week programmes for US undergraduate students, who have no or very little travel experience outside North America. Participants can explore the culture, heritage and history of the UK while experiencing higher education at a UK university.
Depending on the Institute, students will have the opportunity to:
- Study alongside leading academics and professionals
- Develop knowledge in specific fields
- Experience cultural and social events
- Visit UK cultural sites and areas of scenic beauty
- Receive credit to transfer to their home institution
- Meet people from different backgrounds and cultures
- Become an ambassador for studying in the UK, for the Fulbright Commission and their host institution(s)
Benefits
The Institute costs covered by the Fulbright Commission and its partner institutions include:
- Round-trip airfare
- Transfer between the arrival/departure airport in the UK and the accommodation
- Tuition and fees at the host institution
- Accommodation and some meals
- Social and cultural programme with free activities
- Small daily meal allowance offered at Summer Institutes where meals are not provided
Participants are expected to pay for their own travel, health, and accident insurance.
Eligibility
- Be a US citizen and possess a US passport
- Have had no or very little study/travel experience outside of North America
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.6
- Be at least 18 years old by the start of the programme
- Be able to participate in the programme in its entirety
- Have at least two years of undergraduate study remaining after the Institute finishes
- Not participate in any other study abroad programmes during the Summer of 2027.
Selection Criteria
They are looking for applicants from a broad range of backgrounds, who have had little opportunity to immerse themselves in a different culture.
The best applications are from well-rounded students who are willing to:
- Respectfully engage with fellow participants representing different backgrounds and different points of views
- Be comfortable with living either on or off campus, prepared to share living accommodations, and willing to adjust to cultural and social and academic practices different from those in the US.
And students who can demonstrate:
- Strong academic ability
- Ambassadorial skills
- Intercultural sensitivity
- Genuine desire to learn more about the UK and to share aspects of American culture
- Extracurricular activities
- Community involvement
- Leadership potential
- Plans to further the Fulbright mission and give back to the US upon their return
Application
The application form, along with your transcript, must be completed and submitted by the deadline. Additionally, your reference must submit their letter on time, or your application will remain incomplete. Applications missing any required materials or submitted after the deadline will not be considered complete and will not be included in the selection process.
For more information, visit US-UK Fulbright Commission UK Summer Institutes.
