Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship 2026 in USA
Applications are now open for the 2026 Fulbright Foreign Student Program, a prestigious, fully-funded scholarship for international students pursuing master’s and Ph.D. degrees in the United States. With over 4,000 scholarships available this year, the Fulbright Program remains one of the most competitive and highly sought-after opportunities for international students to study in the U.S.
Managed by binational Fulbright Commissions, Foundations, and U.S. Embassies, the program includes both the Fulbright Foreign Student Program and the Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program. Since each country has specific eligibility criteria and application procedures, applicants should review the requirements for their region. This is your chance to apply for the Fulbright Scholarship 2026, explore fully-funded Ph.D. programs in the USA, and take advantage of this prestigious opportunity to study abroad.
Fulbright USA Scholarship 2026 Overview
- Host Country: United States
- Number of Scholarships: 4,000 per year
- Degree Levels: Master’s, Ph.D.
Eligibility Criteria
Master’s Program:
- A four-year bachelor’s degree or a combination of a bachelor’s and master’s degree (totaling 16 years of education) from an accredited institution.
- Recent graduates are encouraged to apply, except for MBA and Public Policy/Management candidates, who must have at least two years of professional experience.
Ph.D. Program:
- A master’s degree, M.Phil, or equivalent (at least 18 years of formal education) from an accredited university.
- Preference is given to applicants with work experience in teaching, research, or the public sector.
The program accepts students from all fields except clinical medicine. Candidates specializing in areas such as energy, water, agriculture, public health, education, social sciences, journalism, arts and culture, management (including heritage conservation and museum studies), urban planning, environmental science, security/peace studies, and data science are especially encouraged to apply.
Financial Coverage
- Full tuition fees
- Textbooks
- Round-trip airfare
- Living stipend
- Health insurance
- Visa fees
- Computer and settling-in allowance
Fulbright grants ensure that recipients can maintain a living standard comparable to that of American graduate students.
How to Apply
Visit the official Fulbright website and the specific country pages for detailed application instructions. Note that eligibility and application procedures vary by country, so check your country’s Fulbright program website for more details. If your country is not listed, you are not eligible to apply.
Fulbright Scholarship website.
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