Fulbright Foreign Student Program

The Fulbright Foreign Student Program enables graduate students, young professionals, and artists from over 160 countries to conduct research or pursue graduate study in the United States. Each year, approximately 4,000 international scholars receive Fulbright awards.

Key Benefits

• Full funding, including tuition, living stipend, health insurance, and J-1 visa sponsorship

• Enrichment activities like academic conferences, cultural exchanges, and leadership development

Eligibility Highlights

• Must be a non-U.S. citizen and a resident of the applying country

• Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree equivalent and demonstrate strong academic performance

• English proficiency required (e.g. TOEFL or IELTS scores)

• Specific eligibility and application criteria vary by country and are managed by local Fulbright Commissions or U.S. Embassies

Application Procedure

• Applications must be submitted through national Fulbright Commissions or U.S. Embassies — processes differ across countries

• Some countries offer IIE-supported placement, where IIE matches candidates with institutions, while others expect self-placement—where applicants apply directly to U.S. universities