Fulbright Foreign Student Program

The Fulbright Foreign Student Program enables graduate students, young professionals, and artists from over 160 countries to study or conduct research in the United States. The program is administered by binational Fulbright commissions/foundations or U.S. embassies, and requirements vary by country.

• Citizen of a country with a Fulbright program
• Hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent by the start of the grant
• Sufficient proficiency in English to undertake the proposed study
• Meet country-specific eligibility requirements set by the local Fulbright commission

• Full tuition and required university fees
• Monthly living stipend
• Round-trip international airfare
• Health and accident insurance

• Online application through the local Fulbright commission or U.S. Embassy
• Academic transcripts from all institutions attended
• Three letters of recommendation
• Study/research objective statement
• Personal statement
• English language test score (TOEFL/IELTS)
• GRE scores may be required depending on the field

• TOEFL iBT or IELTS required; minimum scores vary by programme and university

1. 1Contact the Fulbright commission or U.S. Embassy in your country for the local deadline
2. 2Submit online application with all required documents
3. 3Local commission reviews and interviews candidates
4. 4Nominated candidates are reviewed by the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board in Washington
5. 5Final selection and university placement

• Academic excellence and achievement
• Quality and feasibility of the study/research plan
• Leadership potential
• Commitment to return and contribute to home country

• Deadlines vary by country — check with your local Fulbright commission early
• The study objective must be specific, feasible, and linked to your home country's needs
• Strong recommenders who know your academic work make a difference
• Fulbright values cultural exchange — show genuine interest in the U.S. and cross-cultural engagement

Last verified: April 30, 2026

Application deadlines and requirements vary significantly by country. Always check with the local Fulbright commission.