The Fulbright Foreign Student Program is a prestigious scholarship program that has been offering opportunities to international students to pursue graduate-level studies in the United States for over 70 years. The program aims promote cultural exchange between the United States and other countries by supporting talented and promising students from all over the world.
The program enables graduate students, young professionals and artists from abroad to study and conduct research in the United States at U.S. universities or other academic institutions.
How to get the Fulbright Foreign Student Program
This Program provides funding for tuition, airfare, a living stipend, and health insurance to students who are accepted into the program. Students from all academic fields are welcome to apply, and the program is highly competitive, with only a small percentage of applicants being accepted each year. In addition to financial support, Fulbright scholars are also provided with opportunities to participate in cultural events and engage with local communities, which helps to broaden their cultural perspectives and deepen their understanding of American society.
To be eligible for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program, applicants must have completed their undergraduate education and be proficient in English. The application process involves submitting a personal statement, a study/research proposal, academic transcripts, and letters of recommendation. The selection process is based on academic merit, leadership potential, and the feasibility and impact of the proposed project.
Field(s) of study:
Fulbright encourages applications from all fields, including interdisciplinary ones.
Number of Awards:
Approximately 4,000 foreign students receive Fulbright scholarships each year.
Target group:
International students from 155 countries around the world.
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. Deadline varies per country but is around February to October annually.
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