The video opens with a panel containing four pictures of students and alumni on the Fulbright program, and the Fulbright logo positioned vertically on the left.
The top left panel shows two women in coats and scarves smiling, the top right shows a group of several students posed together and holding a Fulbright sign, the bottom left picture shows a Fulbright fellow surrounded by young kids in a classroom setting, with the kids all holding up 2 fingers, and the bottom right image shows a man wearing a Brandeis hoodie in front of a bridge by the woods.
A soft, bouncy instrumental melody plays in the background.
A female student voice says: “Are you interested in the Fulbright Program?”
A picture of Elizabeth Rotolo, the Associate Director of Academic Fellowships, appears on screen with a blue background. The Brandeis Academic Fellowships logo is seen in the top left corner.
Female student: “Join Elizabeth Rotolo as she navigates the Fulbright website, discusses the different types of Fulbright awards, and most importantly, explains how you can apply to be a Fulbright Scholar and how we can support you in your application process.”
Cut to a panel with the Fulbright logo on the left and 4 images.
The top left image shows two women in traditional Thai clothes with their hands clasped together and smiling. The top right photo is the same as before, showing a group of Fulbright fellows holding up a Fulbright sign. The bottom left image shows four women holding a thumbs up and smiling at the camera, and the bottom right shows a woman perched near ancient ruins and with a handheld camera closeby.
Slide to another panel, this time with the Fulbright logo positioned on the right. The top left image shows two women smiling and taking a selfie. The top right shows several women standing together. The bottom left image shows a group of men and women posing for a picture, and the bottom right image shows two elderly people sitting on a couch, with a younger woman smiling to their left.
Cut to an image of the Fulbright website. The title image shows a man holding a computer standing close to a robot, with a headline reading “Connecting People. Connecting Nations.” There is a world map underneath the headline, and a video embedded to its right titled “What is Fulbright?”
Elizabeth Rotolo says “Operating in over 140 countries, the Fulbright US student program is focused on cultural exchange and mutual understanding. There are many types of grants available, open to any major for U.S. citizens who have a bachelor's degree. The Office of Academic fellowships is here to help you learn about the different grant types, discuss specific eligibility requirements that vary by country and reflect on how you might serve as an ambassador for the United States while abroad. The Fulbright website is an excellent resource to learn about the different available opportunities.”
The video shows a cursor moving to the “Applicants” tab on the Fulbright home page, from which they select “Types of Awards” and navigate to the “Study/Research Awards” page.
Rotolo: “Study research awards are designed to fund a one-year graduate degree or support a one-year independent research project.”
Cut to a page on the Fulbright website detailing the Open Study/Research awards.
Rotolo: “Each country has slightly different preferences and eligibility criteria, so if you are interested in a Study Research Award, check out the country summary for that award.”
The video shows the cursor moving to the “Countries” tab and selecting “Europe & Eurasia,” then scrolling down to select the United Kingdom. The page for the United Kingdom appears, and the cursor scrolls down past the map to a list of approved universities.
Rotolo: “For example, you'll notice that most study research grants in the UK are actually reserved for one-year graduate degrees at specific universities.”
Slide to black. The page listing opportunities in the United Kingdom is shown again, with the cursor sliding back up to the top of the page and moving to select “Applicants” > “Types of Awards” > “English Teaching Assistant Awards.”
Rotolo: “Another popular award within the Brandeis community is the English teaching assistantship, or ETA.”
Cut to the page for the “English Teaching Assistant Programs.”
Rotolo: “The ETA program places Fulbrighters in classrooms abroad to provide assistance to local English teachers. ETAs help teach English language while also serving as cultural ambassadors for the U.S.”
The cursor moves to “Countries,” and clicks on “East Asia-Pacific.” The page appears, showing a map with eligible countries highlighted in orange and a list of the countries underneath.
Rotolo: “The age and academic level of the students varies by country, ranging from kindergarten to university level.”
The cursor selects South Korea. Cut to the page for South Korea, which lists its applicable awards.
Rotolo: “While applying to be an ETA in some countries, you'll be asked to indicate your preferred placement, as we see here in the list of awards for South Korea. You can click to expand the country summary to see details about the different placement types and locations.”
The second-listed award, the “English Teaching Award - Secondary” is expanded. The page scrolls down to provide more information on the specific award.
Rotolo: “To see a list of all the Fulbright countries that offer English teaching assistantships, you can view this page. Then click on a region to learn about the number of grants, types of schools, and any local language requirement for each country.”
The screen once again navigates back to the “English Teaching Assistant Awards” page, by navigating to “Applicants” > “Types of Awards” > “English Teaching Assistant Awards.” It scrolls down to show the list of available awards and grants, displaying a column that documents location, eligibility requirements, and more.
Fade to a new page showing a picture of Meredith Monaghan, the Director of Academic Fellowships, holding a Brandeis pennant, and Elizabeth Rotolo, the Associate Director of Academic Fellowships, holding a pamphlet about their office. The screen has a blue background and the Brandeis Academic Fellowships logo is seen in the top left corner.
Rotolo: “The Academic fellowships team supports graduating seniors, graduate students, and alumni through every step of the process. From choosing your grant type and country, to providing feedback on your application essays, to helping you consider the best people to ask for letters of recommendation, we are here to help you put forth the most compelling application possible.”
Fade to a blue screen containing information about the Academic Fellowships Office. It lists an email (fellowships@brandeis.edu), a social media handle (@brandeisfellowships), and the office location (which has now been moved to level 1 of Kutz Hall).
Rotolo: “Whether you are just learning about Fulbright for the first time, or already have your destination in mind, we are excited to meet with you. Email fellowships@brandeis.edu to schedule an appointment and let's begin the conversation.”
Cut to blue screen with white text that reads “We can’t wait to meet you!”
Fade to black.