Scholarship Description:
Overview:
In 1945, Senator J. William Fulbright introduced a bill in the United States Congress that called for the use of surplus war property to fund the “promotion of international goodwill through the exchange of students in the fields of education, culture and science.”
On August 1, 1946, President Harry S. Truman signed the bill into law, and Congress created the Fulbright Program.
From its inception, the Fulbright Program has fostered bilateral relationships in which citizens and governments of other countries work with the U.S. to set joint priorities and shape the program to meet shared needs. The world has been transformed in ensuing decades, but the fundamental principle of international partnership remains at the core of the Fulbright mission.
Degree level:
Masters/PhD Degrees
Field of Study:
Fulbright encourages applications from all fields, including interdisciplinary ones.
Scholarship Award:
Generally, the grant funds tuition, airfare, a living stipend, and health insurance, etc. The Fulbright program provides funding for the duration of the study.
Nationalities:
International students from 155 countries around the world.
Eligibility Criteria:
Program eligibility and selection procedures vary widely by country. Please see the country specific websites to find information about the Fulbright Program in your home country, including eligibility requirements and application guidelines.
Applying Procedure Instructions:
- All Foreign Student Program applications 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.
- It is important to visit the official website (link found below) and the country specific websites for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
