Fulbright Foreign Student Program

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.

• Citizens and permanent residents of eligible countries (160+ countries participate)
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent by the time the grant begins
• Sufficient proficiency in English (TOEFL/IELTS required, minimum scores vary by country)
• Meet the health requirements for a US J-1 visa
• Must return to home country for at least 2 years after the program (J-1 visa requirement)
• Selection criteria include academic excellence, leadership potential, and commitment to community engagement

• 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)

• Valid passport (min 6 months validity)
• Bachelor's and Master's degree certificates and transcripts
• Research proposal (2-5 pages)
• Two academic reference letters
• English language proficiency (IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+)
• Updated CV/Resume
• Statement of purpose / Motivation letter
• Publications list (if any)

• Be a non-U.S. citizen resident in your country of nomination
• Apply through the binational Fulbright Commission/Foundation or U.S. Embassy in your home country by that country's deadline
• Eligibility and selection vary by country; placement at U.S. universities is handled by IIE