ScholarshipsFulbright Foreign Student Program 2027-28
Fully FundedGovernmentMaster · PhD
Fulbright Foreign Student Program 2027-28
United States U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs All fields
USAGovernmentAll FieldsMaster'sResearchFully FundedCultural Exchange
Amount
Full tuition + living stipend + flights + insurance
Funding
Fully Funded
Deadline
149 days left
Country
United States
Awards
Approximately 8,000 grants per year across all Fulbright programs
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Provider
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Type
Government
Field of Study
All fields
Awards Available
Approximately 8,000 grants per year across all Fulbright programs
Duration
1-2 years depending on program and degree
Open To
Citizens of over 160 countries worldwide (varies by country)
GPA Requirement
Strong academic record, typically GPA 3.0/4.0 minimum. Higher GPA strengthens application.
Language
TOEFL iBT 79-80+ or IELTS 6.0+ (varies by host institution requirements)
Age Limit
No strict age limit (varies by country program)
Interview
Required
Essay
Required
Acceptance Rate
Approximately 15-25% (varies significantly by country and program)
Results Announced
March to May for the following academic year
The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government's flagship international educational exchange program, operating in over 160 countries. It provides grants for graduate students, young professionals, and artists to study, conduct research, or teach English abroad. The Foreign Student Program brings international students to the United States for Master's or PhD study. Fulbright alumni include 62 Nobel laureates, 89 Pulitzer Prize winners, and numerous heads of state.
- Full tuition and mandatory fees at the host U.S. university, monthly living stipend, round-trip international airfare, health insurance, pre-departure orientation, mid-year enrichment conference in the U.S., optional English language training before program start, access to Fulbright alumni network of 400,000+ members globally
- Academic or professional achievement
- Leadership potential in chosen field
- Demonstrated commitment to community and public service
- Clarity and feasibility of study/research objectives
- Capacity to serve as a cultural ambassador
- Ability to adapt to a new cultural environment
Application Deadline (149 days left)
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Results Announced
March to May for the following academic year
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