Describe the main features of the policy/measure:
Five scholarships for the extension of artistic studies in the United States of America (the reputed "Fullbright scholarships") are convened annually, which allow studies at universities in that country. In 2019 a scholarship has been announced for each of the following specialties: Audiovisual Arts, Performing Arts, Plastic and Visual Arts, Music and Musicology, and Museology and Heritage Conservation.
Website of the policy/measure, if available:
What are the results achieved so far through the implementation of the policy/measure?:
These scholarships allow access to prestigious universities, and the candidates that are selected usually already have a good professional career, with which the use is maximum. On the other hand, the collaboration with the Commission for Cultural, Educational and Scientific Exchange between Spain and the United States of America, which acts in coordination and on behalf of the American Fullbright Commission, offers all possible facilities: integration course, visa management , prior orientation, etc ...
Financial resources allocated to the policy/measure in USD:
On average 266.815,80 $/year
Partner(s) engaged in the implementation of the measure:
| Name of partner | Type of entity |
|---|---|
Commission for Cultural, Educational and Scientific Exchange between Spain and the United States of America
| Public Sector
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Has the implementation of the policy/measure been evaluated?:
YES
If yes, what are the main conclusions/recommendations?:
An increase in the number of scholarships is usually recommended, but budgetary factors have not made it possible.