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Fulbright U.S. Student Program

U.S. Department of State (administered by IIE)

Amount variesApply by October 6, 2026

Who can apply: U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

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Graduating seniors, recent graduates and early-career professionals can get a grant to study, research or teach English abroad, with more than 1,800 awarded a year. Students apply through their campus Fulbright advisor, who usually sets an earlier internal deadline.

What you'll need to apply

  • Essay (about 1,000 words): Statement of Grant Purpose, two pages
  • Essay (about 500 words): Personal statement, one page maximum
  • Short written answers: Three short responses on flexibility, host community engagement and the impact of a Fulbright award
  • 3 recommendation letters: Letters of recommendation
  • Transcript
  • Letters of affiliation and language evaluations where your country requires them
  • U.S. citizens with a bachelor's degree before the grant starts. Students apply through their campus Fulbright advisor

Requirements can change each cycle. Confirm them on the sponsor's page before you apply.

Real odds

1,800 awards given out each cycle

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