ScholarshipsFulbright Foreign Student Program
Fully FundedGovernmentMaster · PhD
Fulbright Foreign Student Program
United States U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs All fields
USAGovernmentAll FieldsMaster'sResearchFully FundedCultural Exchange
Amount
Full tuition + living stipend
Funding
Fully Funded
Deadline
176 days left
Country
United States
Awards
Approximately 8,000 grants per year across all Fulbright programs
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Provider
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Type
Government
Field of Study
All fields
Awards Available
Approximately 8,000 grants per year across all Fulbright programs
Duration
1-2 years depending on program and degree
Open To
Citizens of over 160 countries worldwide (varies by country)
GPA Requirement
Strong academic record, typically GPA 3.0/4.0 minimum. Higher GPA strengthens application.
Language
TOEFL iBT 79-80+ or IELTS 6.0+ (varies by host institution requirements)
Age Limit
No strict age limit (varies by country program)
Interview
Required
Essay
Required
Acceptance Rate
Approximately 15-25% (varies significantly by country and program)
Results Announced
March to May for the following academic year
The Fulbright Program is the US Government's flagship international educational exchange program, operating in 160+ countries worldwide. Fulbright Foreign Students conduct graduate study, advanced research, or teach English at US institutions. Alumni include 60+ Nobel Prize winners, 89 Pulitzer Prize winners, and 40+ heads of state.
- Full tuition and fees at a US university
- Monthly living stipend (varies by location, ~$1,500–$2,500/month)
- Round-trip international airfare
- Health insurance coverage (accident and sickness) through ASPE plan
- Settling-in allowance (one-time)
- Professional development and enrichment opportunities
- Mid-term and end-of-year enrichment seminars
- Access to Fulbright alumni network of 400,000+ scholars across 160 countries
- Possible additional supplements (book allowance, computer, dependent support)
- Academic or professional achievement
- Leadership potential in chosen field
- Demonstrated commitment to community and public service
- Clarity and feasibility of study/research objectives
- Capacity to serve as a cultural ambassador
- Ability to adapt to a new cultural environment
Application Deadline (176 days left)
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Results Announced
March to May for the following academic year
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