Fulbright U.S. Student Program

USA Government Study abroad programs Deadline: around Oct 2027 (annual) Study in: multiple countries Course starts AY 2028-2029 Brief description: In partnership with more than 140 countries worldwide, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers opportunities in all academic disciplines to graduating college seniors, graduate students, young professionals and artists. Program participants pursue graduate study, conduct research, or teach English abroad. Host Institution(s): Universities, Academic Institutions, Organizations in more than 140 countries around the world Types of Awards and Discipline: Fulbright encourages applications from all fields, including interdisciplinary ones. View the different types of awards offered here. Number of Awards: Not specified Target group: Citizens or nationals of the United States of America (USA) Scholarship value/duration: Grant benefits for all Fulbright U.S. Student grants include accident & sickness health benefits, a 24/7 support line, 12 months of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) hiring status within the federal government and a stipend broadly based on the cost of living in the host country. The stipend may be used for room, board and incidental costs during the grant period. Graduate degree grants include a monthly living stipend, health benefits and round-trip airfare, and may include tuition coverage. Grant lengths and dates vary by award. Eligibility: • • Applicants must be citizens or nationals of the United States of America at the time of the application deadline. Permanent residents are not eligible. Please review the Award Description in relation to the eligibility of dual citizens. • • Applicants must have a conferred bachelor’s degree or equivalent before the start of the grant period. • In the creative and performing arts, four years of professional training and/or experience meets the basic eligibility requirement. If you are an Arts applicant and do not hold a BA, please email fbstudent[at]iie.org with your professional experience and educational history to confirm eligibility before beginning an application. • • Applicants who hold or will hold a PhD by the national deadline are not eligible. • • Applicants must meet the language requirements of the award to which they are applying and demonstrate sufficient competency to complete their project and adjust to life in the host country. • • Applicants may hold a J.D. at the time of application. • • Doctors of Medicine may receive grants for advanced academic study, but not for internships or residencies. Scholars with an M.D. degree who have completed their formal postgraduate training and propose attachment to a hospital or clinic for the purpose of independent or collaborative research should apply to the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. Grants shall not authorize activity for which a license to practice medicine or nursing is required. The Fulbright Program cannot authorize proposals for medical research that involves clinical training, patient care or patient contact. View the full eligibility requirements. Application instructions: The 2027-2028 competition has closed. The 2028-2029 application launches in spring 2027. You must apply online through the Fulbright application system. If you are enrolled at a US college or university, you apply through that institution and must confirm its campus deadline with your Fulbright Program Adviser. The application is open each year from early April to mid-October. The last national deadline was 6 October 2026, so expect the next one around October 2027. It is important to see the Getting Started guide and visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship. Website/Links: Official Scholarship Website: https://us.fulbrightonline.org/ Related Scholarships: Top 15+ Study Abroad Scholarships for US Citizens The post Fulbright US Student Program for Study Abroad first appeared on Scholars4DeV.