Bridging Cultures: The Fulbright International U.S. Scholarship Program 2025-2026

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Bridging Cultures: The Fulbright International U.S. Scholarship Program 2025-2026

Scholarship: Fulbright U.S. Scholarship Program
Country/s: United States
Degree Program: Degree, Master’s Programs, PHD
Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligible nationalities: more than 135 countries
Deadline: Vary by country

The Fulbright International U.S. Scholarship Program for 2025-2026 invites distinguished scholars to promote cross-cultural exchange, enhancing global understanding through teaching, research, and collaborative initiatives that enrich both American and international academic communities. The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program offers over 400 awards in more than 135 countries for U.S. citizens to teach, conduct research and carry out professional projects around the world.

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Types of Scholarships

Fulbright Scholar Awards- comprise the bulk of awards offered and include opportunities for professionals, artists, and scholars at all career levels. Location and eligibility vary across all awards, and some awards may be restricted to certain career levels or types of scholars.
Fulbright Distinguished Scholar awards- are viewed as the most prestigious appointments in the Fulbright Scholar Program. Awards are open to scholars who have more than seven years of experience in their discipline or area of expertise, though some awards may further restrict eligibility.
Fulbright Postdoctoral Awards- provide recently graduated scholars an opportunity to conduct research and receive professional training abroad. Postdoctoral Awards are open to scholars who will have received a doctoral degree (Ph.D., J.D., M.D., Ed.D., etc.) within five to seven years of the fellowship start date, as noted in the award description.
Fulbright International Education Administrator Awards- This award provides international education professionals and senior higher education officials an opportunity to engage in a two-week intensive seminar to learn about the host country’s education system and establish networks of U.S. and international colleagues.

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Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the Fulbright Scholarship, applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria, which vary by country and program type. However, general requirements include:

Applicants are expected to demonstrate they meet the education, experience, and career profile requirements stated in the award.
Recipients of a Fulbright Scholar award are eligible to apply for another award two years after the date of completion of the previous award.
English language proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS may be required).
A commitment to cultural exchange and global collaboration.

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