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How to write a great [Fulbright FLTA] application

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The Fulbright FLTA competition is now open. As the program alumna, I’ve decided to put together some tips that can help you write a great application. I think the tips will work for many other programs and scholarships. Participating in the program was a truly eye-opening and life-changing experience for me, which you can find out more about by reading my other Fulbright posts (see the links at the bottom of this one). Check the requirements on the official website and go for it if you are eligible. My top tips on writing great application essays #1 Don't Google how to write applications and don’t look at other people’s essays. Everything you find online will also be found by other potential participants who google and find the same thing. Just don't. Tap into your own inner resources. Make your application unique and memorable. The decision makers read hundreds of applications. It will play in your favor to stand out. #2 Start brainstorming and writing your fi