Fulbright Foreign Student Program: requirements, benefits and deadline

The Fulbright Foreign Student Program brings graduate students, young professionals and artists from more than 160 countries to study and do research in the United States. About 4,000 foreign students receive a Fulbright each year.

Country
United States
Level
Graduate study and research
Funding
Usually fully funded (varies by country)
Next deadline
Set by each country’s Fulbright office

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What it covers

  • Typically: tuition at a US university
  • A monthly stipend for housing and living costs
  • Health and accident insurance
  • Round-trip travel to the United States
  • Exact benefits vary by country

Who can apply

  • Graduate students, young professionals and artists from outside the US
  • Eligibility and selection rules vary widely by country
  • Applications are handled by the binational Fulbright Commission or the US Embassy in your country

Key dates

Deadlines
Set by the Fulbright Commission or US Embassy in your country; check your country page

How to apply

  1. Find your country on the Fulbright Foreign Student Program website.
  2. Read your country’s eligibility rules, deadline and application steps.
  3. Apply through the Fulbright Commission or US Embassy for your country.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Fulbright Foreign Student Program cover?

Typically: tuition at a US university. A monthly stipend for housing and living costs. Health and accident insurance. Round-trip travel to the United States. Exact benefits vary by country.

Who can apply for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program?

Graduate students, young professionals and artists from outside the US. Eligibility and selection rules vary widely by country. Applications are handled by the binational Fulbright Commission or the US Embassy in your country.

When is the Fulbright Foreign Student Program deadline?

Set by each country’s Fulbright office. Deadlines: Set by the Fulbright Commission or US Embassy in your country; check your country page.

How do I apply for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program?

Find your country on the Fulbright Foreign Student Program website. Read your country’s eligibility rules, deadline and application steps. Apply through the Fulbright Commission or US Embassy for your country.

Sources: Fulbright: Foreign Student Program · Fulbright: Apply (checked 26 September 2026)

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