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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.

FPA Workshops & Webinars

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FPA Office Hours: Advising Applicants

04-23-2026

FPA Events

FPA Webinar: Fulbright U.S. Student Application System

04-30-2026

FPA Events

Fulbright U.S. Student Program Overview (Award Type Breakout)

05-01-2026

Applicant Webinars

Your Future with Fulbright: How to Apply for the Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship

05-06-2026

Applicant Webinars

Fulbright Alumni Voices: From Rural Beginnings to Global Impact

05-14-2026

Applicant Webinars

Fulbright Alumni Voices: Bridging Military Service to Fulbright

05-22-2026

Applicant Webinars

Application Tips: Statement of Grant Purpose

05-27-2026

Applicant Webinars

Fulbright U.S. Student Program Overview (Award Type Breakout)

06-03-2026

Applicant Webinars

Fulbright Alumni Voices: International Opportunities for Athletes

06-11-2026

Applicant Webinars

Fulbright Alumni Voices: Research for Safer Communities

06-18-2026

Applicant Webinars

Application Tips: Short Answers

06-30-2026

Applicant Webinars

Fulbright U.S. Student Program Overview (Award Type Breakout)

07-07-2026

Applicant Webinars

Fulbright Alumni Voices: Economic Empowerment through AI, Cyber, and Digital Innovation

07-10-2026

Applicant Webinars

FPA Webinar: Campus Interview Planning Process

07-15-2026

FPA Events

Your Future with Fulbright: Creative Journeys with the Arts Award

07-16-2026

Applicant Webinars

Your Future with Fulbright: Dissertations, Post-Doc Opportunities, and Conducting Research Abroad

07-22-2026

Applicant Webinars

Fulbright for Medical and Public Health Research

07-30-2026

Applicant Webinars

Fulbright U.S. Student Program Overview (Award Type Breakout)

08-06-2026

Applicant Webinars

Your Future with Fulbright: How to Pursue Graduate School Abroad

08-12-2026

Applicant Webinars

New FPA Office Hours

08-13-2026

FPA Events