by Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarships Program for Masters, PhD and non-degree postgraduate studies to study at USA Universities is open to approximately 4,000 international students in more than 160 countries worldwide.
About Fulbright Foreign Scholarships
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program is administered by binational Fulbright Commissions/Foundations or U.S. Embassies. All Foreign Student Program applications are processed by these offices. The Program eligibility and selection procedures vary widely by country.
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program enables graduate students, young professionals and artists from abroad to study and conduct research in the United States. The scholarships are for study towards a Master’s or PhD degree, and can also be awarded for non-degree postgraduate studies. Study and research under this program is for one or more years at U.S. universities or other appropriate institutions.
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Type:
Masters and PhD degree (also non-degree postgraduate studies)
Fulbright Scholarship Eligibility and Requirements
Eligible Countries:
Citizens of more than 160 countries worldwide, including countries in Africa, East Asia and Pacific, Europe and Eurasia, Middle East and North Africa, The Americas, and South and Central Asia.
To be taken at (country):
All accredited USA Universities and Academic Institutions.
Eligible Field of Study:
The Fulbright program encourages applications from all fields, including interdisciplinary ones except medical degree program or clinical medical research.
Selection Criteria and Eligibility
- To participate in the Fulbright Foreign Student Program, the applicant must have completed undergraduate education and hold a degree equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.
- Program eligibility and selection procedures vary widely by country. Please use the link-down menu located on the country specific websites to find information about the Fulbright Program in your home country, including eligibility requirements and application guidelines.
- If your country is not listed there, you are not eligible to apply.
Value of Fulbright Foreign Scholarships:
The Fulbright program provides funding for the duration of the study. The grant funds tuition, textbooks, airfare, a living stipend, and health insurance. See the official website for the exact scholarship benefits.
Number of Scholarships:
The number of awards varies per country, but approximately 4,000 foreign students receive Fulbright scholarships each year.
Duration of Scholarship:
The whole duration of the study, research or non-degree program – usually one year or more
How to Apply for Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarships:
All applications to the Foreign Student Program are processed by bi-national Fulbright Commissions/Foundations or U.S. Embassies. Therefore, foreign students must apply through the Fulbright Commission/Foundation or U.S. Embassy in their home countries.
If your country is not listed in the dropdown menu, you are not eligible to apply.
Visit scholarship webpage for more details.
Application Deadline:
The deadline varies per country, however on a general note, it usually ends in May of the preceding year you wish to study.
Important Notes:
Note: The Institute of International Education (IIE) arranges academic placement for most Fulbright nominees and supervises participants during their stay in the United States. All inquiries should be made to your local embassy or Fulbright Commission. For more information, see your country-specific website.
