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Current U.S. Student

United States citizens who are currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree programs are eligible to apply.If you are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a U.S. college or university, you will apply through that institution, even if you are not currently a resident there. Find the Fulbright Program Adviser on your campus.

U.S. Citizen but not a Student

If you are a U.S. citizen, will hold a bachelor’s degree by the award start date, and do not have a Ph.D. degree, then you are eligible to apply. Non-enrolled applicants should have relatively limited professional experience in the fields (typically 7 years or less) in which they are applying. Candidates with more experience should consider applying for the Fulbright Scholar Program.

The Getting Started page will provide information on eligibility and next steps.

Artist

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program welcomes applications in the creative and performing arts. Arts candidates for the U.S. Student Program should have relatively limited professional experience in the fields (typically 7 years or less) in which they are applying. Artists with more experience should consider applying for the Fulbright Scholar Program.

Creative & Performing Arts projects fall under the Study/Research grant category and are available in all countries where Study/Research grants are offered.

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U.S. Professor/Administrator

If you are a U.S. citizen and a professor or administrator at a U.S. institution and are interested in applying for a Fulbright Scholar Award, you will need to apply through fulbrightscholars.org.

To support your students in applying for a U.S. Student Program award, please connect with the Fulbright Program Adviser at your institution.

Non U.S. Citizens

If you are a non-U.S. citizen interested in applying for a Fulbright Award to the United States, you will need to apply through the Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassy in your home country. Find out more information on the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program or Fulbright Foreign Student Program.

Greece


2 Fulbright/Graduate Studies at Greek State Universities Award NEW

Accepted Degree Levels
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
Grant Period
Fall Start
Grant Length
9 Months
Award Type
Special Study/Research
Fulbright Graduate Degree Grants
  • Yes
Award Profile

Up to 2 grants are available to recent university and college graduates who would like to pursue a Master’s degree offered in English at a Greek State University during academic year 2024-2025.  See "Candidate Profile" for a description of the award categories.

Grant Length
9 Months
Grant Period
Fall Start

The official start date for U.S. Fulbright Student Research Grants in Greece is September 15.  All grants need to conclude by end of June.

Orientation
In-Country Orientation

Grantees are required to participate in a two-day orientation program organized by the Fulbright Foundation in Greece in late September 2024 and a seminar in Spring 2025.

Candidate Profile

This award supports enrollment at Master’s programs offered in English by Greek State Universities. The grant will provide up to 1500 USD in tuition and fees for studies through a Graduate Program in Greece for the first year only (2 semesters).  Other expenses for the completion of the program must be borne on the applicant.  The choice of program and discipline lies with the applicant. All fields are eligible.  Students must also be officially admitted to the Greek graduate program of their choice in order to be granted Fulbright status and benefits.  The application process is the sole responsibility of the applicant.  To find Graduate Programs taught in English at Greek State Universities visit https://studyingreece.edu.gr

Eligibility
Dual citizens of this country are eligible
Residency in host country permitted in year prior to grant
Accepted Degree Levels
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
Special Application Instructions

Open to recent U.S. college or university graduates and holders of Master's degrees only.

Foreign Language Proficiency
Not Required

Some study of Modern Greek prior to arrival is encouraged in order to promote deeper engagement with the host community.  During their grant term in Greece, students will be provided with a small stipend for Greek language lessons.

Fulbright Proposal Types
Independent Study/Research:
No
Graduate Degree Enrollment:
Yes
Affiliation
Graduate Degree Enrollment:
Letter of acceptance required prior to grant start

In order to be granted Fulbright status students must be admitted by a Graduate Program at a Greek State University by June 30, 2024.  An official admission letter by the Greek host university must be forwarded to Fulbright Greece at advisor@fulbright.gr by this deadline. Graduate study can take place throughout Greece and regional diversity is encouraged.  Students can seek programs here https://studyingreece.edu.gr  The Fulbright Foundation in Greece reserves the right to interview finalists via an online platform or by telephone.

Affiliation Fees/Tuition
Affiliation Fees/Tuition covered in grant benefits

Partial coverage of tuition and fees (up to 1500 USD) offered to U.S. Fulbright Students to attend a Graduate Program at a Greek State University.  Applies to the first year of studies only.  Subsequent semesters of study for the completion of the program along with living costs need to be covered by applicant. 

Housing Arrangements

Grantees are responsible for arranging their own accommodation in Greece.

Dependents
Dependent financial support is NOT available

Dependents cannot accompany grantee for this grant.

Grant Benefits

Fulbright Greece offers the following benefits

  • A monthly maintenance allowance at $1,300
  • Round-trip airfare up to $1,500 (for grantee only)
  • A one-time settling-in allowance at $1,200
  • A book/research materials allowance up to $350
  • A Modern Greek language lessons allowance up to $450
  • Excess baggage allowance up to $200
  • Tuition fees for host Institution (if applicable) up to $1,500 for studies through a Graduate Program in Greece for the first year only (2 semesters)
  • Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges (ASPE) Health Benefit Plan
Visa/Residency Information

Candidates will work with Fulbright Greece to obtain the correct visa and necessary documentation for their arrivals. Visas to Greece for Fulbrighters are provided free of charge. This type of visa is also a residence permit which covers the total grant period and allows for travel in and out of Greece and the Schengen Treaty Area.

Fulbright Program Management Contact
Fulbright Commission/U.S. Embassy Website
Fulbright Commission/U.S. Embassy Contact
Nicholas Tourides, Educational Advisor/American Program Coordinator : advisor@fulbright.gr
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