The 2025-2026 application is now closed. The 2026-2027 competition will open in Spring 2025.

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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.

Global Resources:

Egypt

Congratulations on receiving a Fulbright grant! The resources on this page are designed to familiarize you with your host location and provide important context and information as you prepare to travel abroad. We encourage you to review the readings, websites, and logistical information offered by local contacts. Click the section headings below to display the information.

In preparation for your grant, orientation resources have been made available to you containing essential information that will prepare you for your Fulbright award. It is vital that you review all of this information in preparation for your travels.

You will receive more information from the Commission on any pre-departure webinars and the in-country orientation. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Commission at Email: usteam@bfce.eun.eg

Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt
21, Amer Street
Al Messaha, Dokki, 12311, Giza, Egypt
Tel: (011-20-2) 3335 9717/ 3335 7978/ 3762 6307/ 3762 7344/ 3762 7345
E-mail: usteam@bfce.eun.eg
Website

Main point of Contact for U.S. Fulbrighters:
Mai Ayyad, Senior Program Officer
Email: mai.ayyad@bfce.eun.eg

Asser Hany, Assistant Programs Manager
Email: ah@bfce.eun.eg

 

Key BFCE Contacts for U.S. Fulbrighters:
Maggie Nassif, Executive Director
Email: mnnassif@bfce.eun.eg

Ranya Rashed, Director of Programs
Email: rir@bfce.eun.eg

U.S Student Alumni:

Salma Tayel
2021-2022, Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Email: stayel1@jhu.edu

U.S Scholar Alumni:

Jacquelyn Berry
2019-2020, Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program
Email: jacquelynhberry@gmail.com

Clarissa Burt
2019-2020, Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program
Email: burt@usna.edu

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