Fulbright Foreign Student Program
Offered by U.S. Department of State (Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
About this scholarship
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program is the flagship international exchange of the U.S. government, funding graduate students, young professionals, and artists from over 160 countries to study and conduct research in the United States. Awards typically cover university tuition, a monthly living stipend, round-trip international airfare, and accident and sickness health benefits, though the exact package is set by each country's programme. The application and selection are administered by binational Fulbright Commissions/Foundations or U.S. Embassies in the applicant's home country, so eligibility rules, covered fields, and deadlines vary by country. Most awards fund one to two years of master's or doctoral study; some support non-degree research. Selection is highly competitive and based on academic and professional achievement, a clear study/research plan, and leadership potential. Applicants apply through their home-country Fulbright office rather than directly to a U.S. university.
Eligibility
- Be a citizen/national of a participating country (not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident)
- Apply through your home-country Fulbright Commission/Foundation or U.S. Embassy
- Hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent before the grant begins
- Demonstrate English-language proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS as required)
- Meet your specific country programme's eligibility rules and deadline
Always verify amounts and deadlines on the official site; they change each cycle.
Last verified by us: 2026-06-01.