The U.S. Government’s flagship exchange programme for graduate study and research in the United States. About 4,000 foreign students receive Fulbright scholarships each year.
1. Quick facts
- ScholarshipFulbright Foreign Student Program
- ProviderU.S. Department of State · Fulbright Commissions
- CountryUSA
- LevelMaster’s / PhD
- DeadlineVaries by country · check your Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassy
- FundingSet by your country’s Fulbright office
- StatusVaries by country
2. Funding breakdown
- Funding, eligibility and selection rules are set country by country — see your Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassy for what your award covers
3. Eligibility checklist
Who can apply
- Non-U.S. citizens from a participating country (the list on the official site)
Who cannot apply
- U.S. citizens (they use the Fulbright U.S. Student Program)
- Citizens of countries not listed on the official site
Internal deadlines, if any
Application and selection are run by binational Fulbright Commissions/Foundations or U.S. Embassies, each with its own deadline. Placement may be IIE-managed or self-placement.
4. How to apply
- Find your country on foreign.fulbrightonline.org.
- Follow your Fulbright Commission’s or U.S. Embassy’s application guidelines and deadline.
- Confirm whether you will use IIE Placement or Self-Placement for U.S. university admission.
No application is taken on this site. Always apply with the provider.
5. Related listings
- Gates Cambridge Scholarship — 8 Dec 2026 or 6 Jan 2027 · 11:59pm UK
- Knight-Hennessy Scholars — 2027 cohort closed · 2028 cohort opens June 2027
6. Source & verification note
Official source: foreign.fulbrightonline.org. Last checked: 3 November 2026. Where a date is not yet published it is shown as TBC. Details can change — confirm on the official page before applying.