It was started shortly after World War II in an effort to promote peace and draw the world back together in unity through understanding. It is open to students, scholars and professionals of all ages looking to study abroad and gain a better understanding of foreign nations as well as further their education. The program provides funds and grants for those accepted in the hopes of building a better global environment.

In 1993, the J. William Fulbright Prize for International Understanding was started by the Fulbright Association and is awarded to those who have made extraordinary contributions toward bringing peoples, cultures, or nations to a greater understanding of each other. Former Recipients include Nelson Mandela (1993) and former U.S. President Bill Clinton (2005).

For More information, please visit http://fulbright.state.gov/

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In addition to full academic costs being paid for, there is also the benefit of monthly maintenance stipend to help pay for accommodation and the cost of living. The scholarship is awarded based on four standards under the will and conditions of Rhodes. They are as follows.

1. Literary and scholastic attainments;
2. Energy to use one's talents to the full, as exemplified by fondness for and success in sports;
3. Truth, courage, devotion to duty, sympathy for and protection of the weak, kindliness, unselfishness and fellowship;
4. Moral force of character and instincts to lead, and to take an interest in one's fellow beings.

For further information, please visit http://www.rhodesscholar.org/

[Last update: 26 June 2008]

Please make note of deadlines and eligibility requirements. We wish you all best of luck and success at finding a way to continue your education.

[Last update: 30 May 2008]