At a glance
| Sponsor | U.S. Department of State, with binational Fulbright Commissions/Foundations and U.S. Embassies |
|---|---|
| Host country | United States |
| Degree level | Graduate students, young professionals and artists |
| Study starts | Varies by country |
| Application cycle | Set by the Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassy in your country |
| Language requirements | Varies by country and award. Read your country's page. |
Eligibility (from official sources)
- You apply to the Fulbright Commission/Foundation or U.S. Embassy in your home country.
- If your country is not in the official country drop-down, you are not eligible to apply.
- Program eligibility and selection procedures vary widely by country.
What the funding covers
- Award contents vary by country and are described in your country's programme summary.
How to apply
- Choose your country on the official Foreign Student Program page to find its eligibility rules and guidelines.
- There are two placement models: IIE-Placement (the IIE Placement Team applies to institutions on your behalf from your Fulbright application) and Self-Placement (you apply to universities directly and manage deadlines, test scores and fees).
Pitfalls stated by the official source
- Self-placed candidates must handle each university's deadlines, scores and fees on their own; IIE is not involved in that process.
Not officially confirmed
We list these so you know what this page deliberately does not claim.
- No universal GPA, GRE or TOEFL requirement applies across Fulbright. The earlier 3.5 GPA and GRE/TOEFL claims have been removed.
- Stipend amounts vary by country and award and are not stated here.
- J-1 visa rules and the two-year home-residency requirement were not re-verified in this review. Check the U.S. Department of State and your Fulbright office.
Editorial preparation advice (our suggestions, not official requirements)
- Contact your Fulbright office with questions about placement before you start your applications to universities.
Sources
- Foreign Fulbright Program: Foreign Student Program(opens in a new tab)
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