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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.

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Sharing Your Fulbright Story

Being a cultural ambassador on behalf of the United States is an important aspect of your grant. You are also an ambassador for the Fulbright Program, and we encourage you to look for ways to share your experience with the wider Fulbright community while on your grant. 

Here are some platforms that you can use to tell your Fulbright story: 

  • Photos – Whether you take a series of photos or simply have one really great shot, visual images can bring your journey to life.  

  • Press and Media – Whether you write an article for a local paper or are featured in local, national, or international press, traditional media can help highlight and publicize the Fulbright Program. 

  • Blogs – Blogging can keep your friends, colleagues, and students informed and educate them about the U.S. and about your host country. If you decide to keep your own blog, please see our blogging guidance below. 

  • Fulbright Website – Consider writing a story or a blog post for the U.S. Department of State’s Fulbright website: fulbrightprogram.org 

We encourage you to share your photos & videos with us: Fulbright Content Submissions   You can also email socialmedia@fulbrightmail.org or tag us on social media! 

Additional Information 

Online Safety Tips

Although social media tools such as Facebook and Google+ have security settings to limit who is able to see certain information, these tools can still be hacked and misused and certain information can still be seen by people outside of approved circles or lists. 

When traveling outside of the United States, it is good to keep some general social media safety and security tips in mind. 

  • Use security settings and check them once a month. Although security settings are not totally safe, they are extremely helpful. Check security settings once a month; some platforms change their security policies with little notice. 

  • Don't broadcast movements. Be aware of apps and programs that announce your location without your consent or knowledge. Announcing a plan to go for a run is one thing. Talking about your route and the best time to run is another and is not always safe. 

  • Protect passwords. Use good password practices - 12 characters, mix of alpha, numerical, and special characters - to help prevent people from hacking your account. Use different passwords for different accounts, and change them every few months. 

  • Don't post everything. Some private information may not need to be shared with anyone, much less everyone. A good rule of thumb is never to post anything that you wouldn't shout in a crowded room. 

Blogging Guidance

Blogging is an excellent way to share photos, videos and thoughts of a Fulbright experience with the world. We encourage Fulbright grantees to make use of blogging. Grantees who blog should: 

  • Maintain a standard of conduct that is in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Fulbright Program - to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and people of other countries. 

  • Avoid any material that is inappropriate or offensive in relation to the Fulbright Program. Grantees who post inappropriate or offensive material in relation to the Fulbright Program may be subject to revocation or termination of their grant. Be aware that what is deemed culturally acceptable in the United States (or, more specifically, on the Internet in the United States) may not be received well overseas. Describing the challenges of living in a foreign country is fine but refrain from using disparaging language to describe the country and the people you interact with. 

  • Avoid confusion by acknowledging that your blog is not an official U.S. Department of State website, and the views and information presented are your own and do not represent the Fulbright Program or the Department of State. 

We have provided a sample disclaimer here: "This site (enter site's title and address) is not an official Fulbright Program site. The views expressed on this site are entirely those of its author (or insert name here) and do not represent the views of the Fulbright Program, the U.S. Department of State or any of its partner organizations." 

Please be aware that working as a paid freelance journalist is in violation of the terms of your grant. If you have further questions about this, please contact your program officer.