2026 Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship Program Inviting Applications
The U.S. Department of State is inviting applications for the prestigious 2026 Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship Program, providing fully funded opportunities for international students to pursue Master’s degrees in the United States. The scholarship covers tuition, living expenses, health insurance, and round-trip airfare.
Scholarship Benefits
Recipients of the Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship will receive:
- Full tuition coverage at an accredited U.S. university.
- Monthly living stipend to support accommodation and other expenses.
- Comprehensive health and accident insurance.
- Round-trip airfare from the recipient’s home country to the United States.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of an eligible country (dual citizenship holders of the U.S. are ineligible).
- Hold at least one undergraduate degree.
- Have a minimum of two years of work experience following completion of an undergraduate degree.
- Ensure their undergraduate degree aligns with their proposed Master’s program (for applicants in engineering and physical sciences).
Eligible Fields of Study
The program supports Master’s studies in various disciplines, including but not limited to:
- Arts
- Biological Sciences
- Business
- Education
- Engineering
- Health and Medical Sciences
- Humanities
- Law
- Physical Sciences
- Public Administration
- Social Sciences.
Application Process
Interested candidates must complete an online application at: https://apply.iie.org/ffsp2026. The application package must include:
- Completed online application
- Two essays (study objectives and personal statement)
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official academic transcripts and degree certificates
- English proficiency test scores
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Announcement: https://foreign.fulbrightonline.org/about/foreign-student-program.
Announcement: https://ws.usembassy.gov/2026-fulbright-foreign-student-scholarship-program/.
Application Deadline
The deadline for submitting a complete application for the 2026-2027 academic year is April 30, 2025.