Brief description:
The
Fulbright Program are scholarships in USA for international students
who wants to pursue a Master’s or PhD degree. The scholarships can also
be awarded for non-degree postgraduate studies.
It
is administered by bi-national Fulbright Commissions/Foundations or
U.S. Embassies. All Foreign Student Program applications are processed
by these offices.
Host Institution(s):
The scholarships are for study in USA Universities and Academic Institutions
Field(s) of study:
Fulbright
grants are available for a variety of disciplines and fields, including
the performing and visual arts, the natural sciences, mathematics,
engineering and technology. Fulbright encourages applications from all
fields, including interdisciplinary ones.
The
Fulbright Program will not fund applicants seeking to enroll in a
medical degree program nor does it offer grants to those who wish to
conduct clinical medical research or training involving patient care
and/or contact but it supports the fields of public health and global
health.
See the country-specific websites (link found in contact information) for updated information on approved field of studies.
Number of Awards:
Approximately 1,800 student grants are awarded to non-U.S. nationals to study in the United States annually.
Target group:
These scholarships for study in USA are for international students from Africa, East Asia and Pacific, Europe and Eurasia, Middle East and North Africa, The Americas, and South and Central Asia.
Scholarship value/inclusions:
The
Fulbright program provides funding for the duration of the study. The
grant also funds tuition, textbooks, airfare, a living stipend, and
health insurance. See the official website for the exact scholarship
inclusions.
Eligibility:
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.
Application instructions:
Outside
the U.S., the Fulbright Program is administered by bi-national
Fulbright Commissions/Foundations or U.S. Embassies. All Foreign Student
Program applications are processed by these offices. Therefore,
foreign students must apply for Fulbright Fellowships through the
Fulbright Commission/Foundation or U.S. Embassy in their home countries. Program eligibility and selection procedures are determined by each country. Deadline varies per country but is around February to October annually.
It is important to read the Fulbright FAQs and visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Contact information:
All scholarship/financial inquiries should be made to your local embassy or Fulbright Commission.
