Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Scholarship Description

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants for individually designed study/research projects or for English Teaching Assistant Programs.  A candidate will submit a Statement of Grant Purpose defining activities to take place during one academic year in a participating country outside the U.S.

During their grants, Fulbrighters will meet, work, live with and learn from the people of the host country, sharing daily experiences.  The program facilitates cultural exchange through direct interaction on an individual basis in the classroom, field, home, and in routine tasks, allowing the grantee to gain an appreciation of others’ viewpoints and beliefs, the way they do things, and the way they think. Through engagement in the community, the individual will interact with their hosts on a one-to-one basis in an atmosphere of openness, academic integrity, and intellectual freedom, thereby promoting mutual understanding.

Grant lengths and dates vary by country. Please consult the specific country summary for details.

Applicants for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program include:

-Recent graduates   Graduating seniors and recent bachelor’s degree recipients have some undergraduate preparation and/or direct work or internship experience related to the project.
-Master’s and doctoral candidates   Graduate-level candidates must demonstrate the capacity for independent study or research, together with a general knowledge of the history, culture, and current events of the countries to which they are applying.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Preference given to candidates whose higher education was received primarily in the U.S. Must have sufficient proficiency in the language of the host country and be in good health. See web site for additional information and participating countries: www.us.fulbrightonline.org

Grant benefits for all Fulbright U.S. Student grants include:

• round-trip transportation to the host country
• funding to cover room, board, and incidental costs, based on the cost of living in the host country
• Accident & Sickness Health Benefits
• 24/7 support line for urgent and non-urgent situations
• 12 months of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) hiring status within the federal government

In some countries, grants may also include:

• book and research allowances*
• mid-term enrichment activities
• full or partial tuition
• language study programs
• pre-departure and in-country orientations

Eligibility Requirements

• Award is available to U.S. citizens

Application Requirements

• Application form required
• Essay required

How To Apply