Fulbright Foreign Student Program
Fully fundedU.S. Department of State
What it covers
- Tuition fees
- Living stipend
- Return flights
- Health insurance
Who can apply
- Nationality
- Country quotas; each national commission or embassy recruits independently
Where you can study
Destinations this scheme's funding covers. Linked destinations have a full country page.
Application cycles
Verified open/close dates from the official scheme. Always reconfirm on the official site before applying.
| Cycle | Opens | Closes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027/28 | — | — | No single deadline: each country sets its own, roughly February–October 2026 (e.g. Sierra Leone 5 Apr, Nepal 31 May, Tunisia 30 Jun, Bangladesh 11 Jul) — check your national Fulbright commission or US embassy |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fulbright Foreign Student Program fully funded?
Yes — Fulbright Foreign Student Program is a fully funded scholarship, covering tuition fees, living stipend, return flights, health insurance.
Who can apply for Fulbright Foreign Student Program?
Country quotas; each national commission or embassy recruits independently.
When is the Fulbright Foreign Student Program application deadline?
Fulbright Foreign Student Program publishes no fixed deadline — it is typically rolling, decentralised, or considered with admission. See the official site.
Where can I study with Fulbright Foreign Student Program?
Fulbright Foreign Student Program funds study in United States.
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Read on FulbrightPrepData verified 15 Jul 2026
Rule-based summary of verified data — not a guarantee of eligibility. Coverage, amounts and dates change; always confirm on the official page. Global Study Prep is independent and not affiliated with any scholarship programme.