The Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards grants to support study, research, or English teaching abroad in more than 140 countries. The award covers funding, including a living stipend, a travel stipend for round-trip transportation to the host country, and accident and sickness health benefits for a full academic year. Learn how to apply here:
When is the deadline for applications?
📅 National Deadline: October 7, 2025
📅 University Endorsement Deadline (e.g., University of Utah): August 22, 2025 (check with your institution)
Describe the award to me:
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides fully funded opportunities for U.S. citizens to study, conduct research, or teach English abroad in over 140 countries. Projects can be self-designed or part of established initiatives, such as:
- Study/Research grants
- English Teaching Assistantships (ETAs)
- Special programs like Fulbright-National Geographic and Fulbright-Fogarty Fellowships in Public Health
The program fosters cross-cultural exchange and global impact.
Which fields qualify?
🌍 All fields of study are welcome, including STEM, arts, humanities, social sciences, and public health.
The type:
🎓 Fully Funded International Study/Research/Teaching Fellowship
Duration: Usually one academic year
Who is eligible to apply?
To be eligible, you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national
- Hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent by the start of the award
- Not hold a Ph.D. (J.D. is acceptable)
- Be in good health and ready to travel
- Demonstrate language proficiency (requirements vary by country)
- Preferably, not have lived in the host country for more than 6 months
How Do They Choose Applicants?
📌 Selection is based on:
- Quality and feasibility of your proposal
- Academic excellence and personal qualifications
- Language readiness
- Alignment with Fulbright’s goal of promoting international understanding
- Fit with host country’s cultural and educational needs
- Teaching experience (for ETA applicants)
Which nations are qualified?
🌐 The program is available in 140+ countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and more. Applicants may only apply to one country/program per cycle.
Where Will the Award Be Taken?
🌍 In the applicant’s chosen host country, at local universities, institutions, schools, or field locations, depending on the project type.
How Many Awards?
🎯 Approximately 1,900 U.S. student grants awarded each year
(Part of ~8,000 Fulbright grants awarded globally)
What is the Advantage of the Award?
✅ Funding package includes:
- Living stipend
- Round-trip airfare
- Health insurance
- Tuition assistance (if applicable)
- Book/research allowances
- Language learning support
- Pre-departure & in-country orientation
- Mid-term enrichment events
How Long Will the Award Last?
📅 Typically 8–12 months, depending on the host country and program structure.
How to Apply:
- Prepare required materials:
- Fulbright Application
- Statement of Grant Purpose (2 pages for study/research, 1 page for ETA)
- Personal Statement (1 page)
- 3 Recommendation Letters
- Resume/CV
- Transcripts
- Language Evaluations (if needed)
- University Endorsement (if applying through an institution)
- Letter of Affiliation (for research applicants)
- Apply through your university’s Fulbright Program Adviser if applicable.
- Submit your final application via the Fulbright online portal.
Visit the Award Webpage for Details
🔗 https://nationallycompetitivescholarships.utah.edu/scholarships/fulbright-u-s-student-program/
Or
🔗 https://us.fulbrightonline.org
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