Fulbright

 

 

Welcome to the 2027-28 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program competition!

February is an exciting time for our team as the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program competition for the 2027-2028 academic year is now open.

Please join the launch webinar here on February 25, at 2:00PM EST to learn more about the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program 2027-2028 awards.

The deadline to apply to U.S. Scholar awards is September 15, 2026 (5:00 pm Eastern (UTC -5:00)). 

The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program is offering more than 380 awards in more than 120 countries this year. 

Please share these opportunities with your faculty, staff, and administrators who would make great Fulbrighters; refer them here or encourage them to join one of our webinars or interactive office hours. Visit fulbrightscholars.org/us-scholar-awards for more information.

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Recorded Webinar - 2027-28 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Competition "Sneak Peek" The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program for 2027-2028 has officially launched, with the Fulbright Program staff providing an overview of the program's requirements, eligibility, and regional highlights. Fulbright staff discussed important dates, including the application deadline of September 15, 2026, and highlighted new awards and opportunities in various countries. They emphasized the program's support for applicants through office hours, webinars, and in-country assistance. They also introduced the International Education Administrator Awards and provided tips for a strong application. The presentation concluded with a walkthrough of the updated Fulbright website, showcasing its features and resources for applicants.

 

Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program 2026-27 

The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program 2026-27 competition is now complete. 
2026-27 Fulbright U.S. Scholar applications continue to be reviewed as stated on our timeline page. Any updates about Fulbright U.S. Scholar application status will be communicated to applicants over email. We recommend adding Scholars@iie.org and FulbrightScholarReview@iie.org to applicants' address books to prevent emails from landing in your spam/junk folder.