USA Fulbright Foreign Student Program 2026: Fully Funded Opportunity

Fulbright Foreign Student Program

The United States Government is inviting applications for the 2025 Fulbright Student Program.

The Fulbright Foreign Student Program offers funds used by the grantee to cover room, board, and incidental costs during the grant period. The program also covers round-trip transportation to the host country and a comprehensive health benefit.

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The entirety of the costs of your tuition, accommodation, living expenses, and comprehensive medical insurance during the corresponding academic period are covered by the scholarship.

The Shanghai Municipal Education Commission and various colleges and universities will organize scholarship students, to carry out themed educational activities every academic year, allowing scholarship students to experience China and understand Shanghai.

The scholarship is applicable to undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and undergraduate preparatory studies.

In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.


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Fulbright Foreign Student Program Details

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program expands perspectives through academic and professional advancement and cross-cultural dialogue.

Fulbright creates connections in a complex and changing world. In partnership with more than 140 countries worldwide, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers unparalleled opportunities in all academic disciplines to passionate and accomplished graduating college seniors, graduate students, and young professionals from all backgrounds.

Program participants pursue graduate study, conduct research, or teach English abroad. 

USA Fulbright Foreign Student Program Benefits

  • Accident & Sickness Health Benefits
  • 24/7 support line for urgent and non-urgent situations
  • 12 months of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) hiring status within the federal government
  • A stipend broadly based on the cost of living in the host country. These funds may be used by the grantee to cover to room, board, and incidental costs during the grant period. 

Additional grant benefits for Fulbright U.S. Student grants to Post countries:

  • round-trip transportation to the host country
  • pre-departure and/or in-country orientations

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Fulbright Student Program Requirements

To be eligible for the Fulbright Student Program, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

  • Reside in the country of nomination at the time of application. 
  • At the time of program start date, possess the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree with a good academic record. 
  • Are fluent in English, as demonstrated by a recommended recent score of no less than
    • 550 (Paper Based TOEFL),
    • 79-80 (Internet Based TOEFL – IBT), or
    • 6.5(Overall Score International English Language Testing System – IELTS);
    • test scores can be submitted to IIE by indicating the institutional code 2326 on the day of the test .
  • Do not hold U.S. citizenship; dual citizens are not eligible for the program participation.
  • Additional eligibility requirements differ by country of citizenship.

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How To Apply for Fulbright Foreign Student Program 2026

To apply for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program, follow the instructions we have outlined below; 

  • Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility.
  • View the specific available award description for details.
  • For more information about applicants to the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, use the ‘I Am’ feature in the upper right corner of the website.
  • Submit application for your chosen award as soon as possible.
  • Applications must be submitted by the national deadline of October 7, 2025
  • Begin your application by clicking on the button below.

Deadline: October 7, 2025


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