Fulbright connections
worldwide FULBRIGHT program AFFINITY GROUPS
Each of these organizations was created by Fulbrighters, for Fulbrighters. We invite you to get to know them.
The organizations with an asterisk (*) next to their name are members of the Fulbright Diversity Collective, or FDC. These organizations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support each other and leverage their collective wisdom, knowledge, and experiences for the betterment of their stakeholders.
FULBRIGHT NOIR*
Fulbright Noir is a platform and community of Black Fulbrighters committed to increasing representation within the Fulbright Program by highlighting the experiences and projects of Black grantees participating in the Fulbright Program. You can connect with them on Instagram and Twitter.
FULBRIGHT LOTUS*
Fulbright Lotus is a diversity initiative focused on promoting and supporting Asian Fulbrighters. Its mission is to provide guidance and educational support to members of the Asian diaspora. Fulbright Lotus stands in solidarity with Asian Fulbrighters by raising awareness and giving visibility to the issues faced by the community. You can contact them at fulbrightlotus@gmail.com. They are also on Facebook and Instagram.
FULBRIGHT HBCU*
Fulbright HBCU highlights the stories of grantees and alumni who attended HBCUs and increases student participation in the Fulbright Program. Get in touch with them at fulbright.hbcu@gmail.com. You can connect with them on Facebook, X, and be sure to visit their Instagram account @fulbright.hbcu.
FULBRIGHT LATINX*
Fulbright LatinX is an inclusive community that highlights the stories of past and present Latinx Fulbrighters and also provides helpful tips during the application process. Be sure to visit their Instagram account @fulbrightlatinx to read more Latinx Fulbrighter stories and share your own. You can also follow them on Facebook and LinkedIn.
FULBRIGHTERS WITH DISABILITIES
FULBRIGHT salam*
Fulbright Salam is an independent initiative that shares stories of Muslim Fulbrighters. They seek to open a space that showcases the diversity of cultures, interests, and experiences of Muslim scholars and educators. Fulbright Salam wants to shed light on Muslims who receive a Fulbright scholarship—from and to the United States. You can contact them at salamfulbright@gmail.com. You can also reach out to them on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
Fulbright Women
This group is dedicated to creating a support network where women can connect, share experiences, inspire, and support each other as they grow in their professional careers and academic endeavors. You can get in touch with them on Instagram.
FULBRIGHT prism*
Fulbright Prism serves grantees, alumni, staff, and administrators of the Fulbright Program who identify with an alternative sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex (or LGBTQIA+). You can contact them at f.p.team@fulbrightprism.org. Through their support, they hope that these Fulbright scholars can expand their contributions to the important goals of the Fulbright Program worldwide and increase intercultural awareness of LGBTQIA+ experiences. Check out their website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube.
FULBRIGHT FAMILIES*
Fulbright Families understands how daunting it can be to move your family to another country. Just like you, they once sat in front of the computer, carefully drafted their applications, and thoughtfully considered how their family members would be affected. They are dedicated to creating a space where scholars with dependents and Fulbright alumni can establish meaningful connections and expand their knowledge about stays with accompanying family members. Get in touch with them at fulbrightandfamilies@outlook.com. You can connect with them on Facebook and Instagram.
FULBRIDGE
Fulbridge is an organization created to connect the Fulbright community, regardless of their location in the world. Teaching Assistants, in particular, can learn from other scholars by sharing lesson plans and reading about the experiences and perspectives of Teaching Assistants in the “ETA (English Teaching Assistants) Spotlight” and “A Day in the Life” posts. They can also become National Representatives and/or contribute their story to the blog. The organization encourages scholars to share knowledge about their host countries and to learn about regions beyond their own destinations.
Their website showcases the diversity of scholars’ experiences and promotes scholar-led projects to foster collaboration between countries. Join and connect with more Fulbright scholars worldwide to experience a new level of intercultural exchange. For more information, visit Fulbridge’s pages on Instagram and Facebook.
Spain-Specific resources for DEI
ALUMNI CONNECTIONS
One of the lasting benefits of receiving a Fulbright award is joining the global network of passionate and accomplished alumni serving as leaders in academia, business, government, and other fields. As incoming Fulbrighters, we highly encourage you to reach out to and stay in touch with alumni – there is no one better to tell you what works and what doesn’t, both before and during your time in Spain. As helpful as websites and guides can be, advice from personal experience is truly what will help you get the most out of your Fulbright experience.
Here’s how you can get (and stay) in touch:
The Fulbrighter app allows participants to establish groups and create pages tailored to their interests. This free and private platform allows Fulbright alumni around the world to connect, network, engage, and collaborate with the ease of one shared network. Launched in August 2019, the Fulbrighter app already has over 10,000 users. Current Fulbright participants may also register to join. Fulbrighters may access the platform at https://fulbrighternetwork.com or download it to a smartphone from the App Store and Google Play.
THE FULBRIGHT ALUMNI
ASSOCIATION IN SPAIN
The Spanish Fulbright Alumni Association (Asociación de Exbecarios Fulbright) is somewhat active, although mainly in Madrid, organizing monthly conferences (tertulias) and special gatherings throughout the academic year.
Its members are mostly Spaniards, but current and former American grantees are welcome to join them and their activities. For more information, visit www.asoc-fulbright.es and connect with them on Facebook and LinkedIn.
THE FULBRIGHT ASSOCIATION IN THE U.S.
The Fulbright Association (FA) is the U.S. alumni organization of the Fulbright Program, representing over 140,000 alumni. Through its 54 local chapters across the country, the FA serves as a hub for Fulbright alumni to share ideas, network, find jobs, and advocate for international education and cultural understanding around the world.
The Fulbright Association is the membership organization of Fulbright alumni and supporters committed to fostering international awareness and understanding through advocating increased worldwide support for Fulbright exchanges, enriching the Fulbright experience, and facilitating lifelong interaction among alumni and current participants. For membership information and a complete guide of activities and services, visit www.fulbright.org. We encourage you to also follow their social media pages: LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
STATE ALUMNI
State Alumni is a dynamic and interactive networking experience for all past and current participants of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs. You can find alumni in your country and in all regions of the world, share your ideas, learn from alumni, and find out about alumni activities being implemented in communities around the world.
You can prepare your research through State Alumni’s Online Resource Center and access over 20,000 U.S. and international periodicals, newspapers, and more. For more information, visit alumni.state.gov and connect with them on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.