Fulbright scholarships focus on disabled applicants

Two webinars designed to introduce persons with disabilities how to apply for Fulbright scholarships, specialist program and English assistant program, offered in several countries abroad, will be conducted on June 17 and June 24, by the Institute of International Education and the Council for the International Exchange of Scholars.

The first webinar, titled “Fulbright Opportunities for Ph.D Faculty, Researchers, Artists and Professionals,” will take place Thursday, June 17, 2010, from 2 to 3 p.m., EDT. The webinar will provide advice for persons with disabilities interested in applying for the Fulbright Scholar and Specialist Program.

The second webinar, titled “Fulbright Opportunities for College Students, Recent Graduates and Professionals,” will be on June 24, 2010, from 2:30 to 4 p.m., EDT. This workshop will introduce persons with disabilities how to apply for the Fulbright Student and English Teaching Assistant Program.

Interested individuals can also learn more about participation of people with disabilities in the Fulbright Program by contacting Danielle Antonio, senior program officer, at dantonio@iie.org., or by contacting Jaclyn Assarian, senior program coordinate, at jassarian@iie.org.