You are eligible to apply for this award if you:
- are a New Zealand citizen;
- and are not a permanent resident or citizen of the US;
- and are not currently living in the US.
Preference for Fulbright awards is given to candidates who have not previously received a Fulbright award, or had extensive recent experience in the US (i.e. have not studied, taught, researched or worked in the US for a period aggregating more than nine months/one academic year during the past five years).