Fulbright Foreign Student Program 2026 (Masters & Ph.D.) Scholarships for study in the United States (Fully Funded)

Application Deadline: Varying by Country

Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Fulbright Foreign Student Program. The Fulbright Foreign Student Program awards approximately 4,000 grants annually to foreign students to study for a Master’s or Doctorate degree and conduct research on campuses across the United States. 

Eligibility Requirments:

• Reside in the country of nomination at the time of application. 
• At the time of program start date, possess the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree with a good academic record. 
• Are fluent in English, as demonstrated by a recommended recent score of no less than 550 (Paper Based TOEFL), 79-80 (Internet Based TOEFL – IBT), or 6.5(Overall Score International English Language Testing System – IELTS); test scores can be submitted to IIE by indicating the institutional code 2326 on the day of the test .
• Do not hold U.S. citizenship; dual citizens are not eligible for the program participation.
• Additional eligibility requirements differ by country of citizenship. Please use the drop-down menu below to find information about the Fulbright Program in your home country, including eligibility requirements and application guidelines. 

Benefits

Award Benefits Include:

• J-1 visa sponsorship 
• Funding support
• Health benefit plan
• Enrichment activities

Application Procedure

• Program eligibility, U.S. university admission & placement, and selection procedures vary widely by country.

Participating Program

• Congo: Fulbright Foreign Student Program
• Kenya: Fulbright Foreign students Program
• Mali: Fulbright Foreign Student Program

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Fulbright Foreign Student Program