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U.S. citizens who are graduating seniors, graduate students, or young professionals may apply for grants to study, conduct research, or teach English abroad in more than 140 countries. Award amounts and terms vary by country and grant type; more than 1,800 grants are available annually.
Campus applicants must meet their institution's earlier Fulbright Program Adviser deadline; independent applicants submit by the national deadline. Prepare transcripts, recommendations, project statements, and complete the online application, with language competency required for the chosen award.
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program fosters academic advancement and cross-cultural exchange through graduate study, research, or English teaching abroad.
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards Amount varies (1,800 winners).
The deadline is October 6, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: United States; Final year; Undergraduate; Graduate. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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