Fulbright U.S. Student Program
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (administered by IIE)
Funded year abroad to study, research, or teach English: cost-of-living stipend, health benefits, and (for most countries) round-trip travel
- How much
- stipend based on host-country cost of living + health benefits; travel and other benefits vary by country (no fixed dollar amount)
- Who qualifies
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) by the grant start date (seniors can apply); no Ph.D. by the deadline; meet the award's language requirements; not resided abroad 5+ of the past 6 years. Arts applicants: 4 years of professional training/experience can substitute. Non-enrolled applicants should typically have 7 years or less of professional experience in the field.
- For undergrads, grad students, adults going back to school
- U.S. citizen or national (permanent residents not eligible)
- When to apply
- Opens later Annual; application opens in spring; national deadline in early October (2027-28 competition: Oct 6, 2026, 5 pm ET); campus deadlines earlier; notifications on a rolling basis through spring
- How to apply
- Apply through your college's Fulbright Program Adviser if you're enrolled (or your recent alma mater), otherwise apply At-Large, via the online application
- Last checked
- October 20, 2026, against the official page (us.fulbrightonline.org), page 2 and page 3
The details
Grants for U.S. citizens to study, do research, or work as English Teaching Assistants abroad. All grants include accident and sickness health benefits, a 24/7 support line, 12 months of non-competitive eligibility for federal hiring, and a stipend based on cost of living in the host country. Grants to 'Post' countries also include round-trip travel and orientations; Commission countries set their own benefits. Depending on the award and country: book/research allowances, mid-term enrichment, full or partial tuition, language study. ETAs get a TESOL course. Award numbers depend on federal funding.
More federal and national aid
- QuestBridge National College Matchfull four-year scholarship to a partner college (worth $360,000+; tuition, room/board, no loans)
- Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship Programup to $55,000/yr for up to 4 years (last-dollar after institutional aid)
- Davidson Fellows Scholarship$100,000, $50,000, or $25,000 (one-time)
- Burger King Scholars Program$1,000 to $60,000 (most general-track awards $1,000 or $5,000; up to three $60,000 James W. McLamore WHOPPER Scholarships)
- NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)$37,000/yr stipend + $16,000/yr cost-of-education allowance to the school, for 3 years
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