Scholarship Description
Fulbright Scholarships 2024-2025 are fully funded scholarships for international students, available only for PhD and masters studies. The Fulbright Foreign Student Program includes full tuition, living allowance, accommodation, airfare, and health insurance.
The U.S. Department of State sponsors these scholarships; it is the flagship program of the U.S. Government for international educational exchange. It is intended to foster mutual understanding between nations through academic and cultural exchange; the grants are given regardless of the applicant’s race or colour, nationality, sex, age, religion, socio-economic status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Fulbright Scholarships are designed to give diverse groups the opportunity to study in American institutions of higher learning; the Fulbright scholarships are awarded to those who come from economically underprivileged groups, minorities, and backgrounds that have traditionally been underrepresented.
Since 1946, the United States has provided Fulbright Scholarships to thousands of students from 155 different countries who wish to study in United States universities and academic institutions. The scholarship was created to assist young, talented, and artistic foreign students in pursuing their graduate studies and conducting world-class research in the United States.
This merit-based scholarship provides funding for up to two years for PhD and graduate-level research or study at an American university. AMIDEAST supports countless Fulbright scholars to successfully complete their grants and experience the exchange in the United States. AMIDEAST, a non-profit organization that has existed for over 40 years, places students from the MENA region in universities across the United States. AMIDEAST has played a key role in the Fulbright Program’s success, as it facilitates academic and cultural dialogue and exchange.
Institution(s)
USA Universities and Academic Institutions
Level/Field(s) of Study
Masters and PhD
Fulbright Scholarship Details
Duration of the program: This depends on which program you choose.
Focus areas: All fields, including interdisciplinary and specialized courses.
Scholarship Coverage and Benefits
The Fulbright Scholarship is fully funded and offers the following benefits to the scholarship recipient:
- The scholarship includes tuition, a monthly living allowance, air travel, health insurance, and more. The Fulbright Program provides funding throughout the course of study.
- The complete list of scholarships is available on the official website and the websites specific to each country.
Fulbright Scholarship Eligibility
Fulbright Scholars must meet certain criteria to be eligible.
- Required Language: English
- Students from 155 countries all over the world are eligible.
- The eligibility criteria and selection processes for programs vary greatly by country.
- You can find out more about the Fulbright Program, eligibility requirements, and application procedures in your country by visiting the country-specific websites.
How to Apply
Follow the steps below to apply for the Fulbright Scholarship:
- Apply Online
You will need to gather a number of materials in order to apply for the Fulbright Program; these materials will help USEFP evaluate your qualifications. You must submit all materials with your application.
- Academic transcripts and degrees
All transcripts and degrees from a four-year undergraduate program or its equivalent programs include the international three-year Bachelor programs or ACCA. All PhD applicants are required to submit transcripts and MPhil/MS degrees. You can apply even if you are in your last year of undergraduate study, provided you have your degree by the end of the year.
The USEFP takes a holistic view of your transcripts and not just the GPA. The USEFP takes into consideration where you studied, what courses you took, and how you performed in each course; the different grading systems of different universities are also taken into account. Although there is no GPA requirement to apply, most Fulbright recipients have excellent undergraduate records; the Fulbright panel evaluates candidates based on their undergraduate academic record.
- GRE General Test and TOFEL
You can report your unofficial GRE scores given the day of the test or the official GRE score you received if you already have it. Each applicant must ask ETS to send an official score directly to USEFP by using code 9388. You must submit your GRE (international general) scores at the time you apply. The GRE score required for Engineering and Sciences is 315+, and for all other fields, it is 310+. The GRE subject test does not need to be taken.
The minimum GRE scores required for Fulbright applications are 138 verbal and 135 quantitative. Fulbright only considers your highest GRE score if you have taken the test more than once; the TOEFL exam is not required for the submission of your application. If you are invited for an interview, you will be required to take the TOEFL test. IELTS isn’t acceptable.
- Prepare Two Essays
The Fulbright application requires two essays, each within the 800-word limit of the application form. Write in plain language, not in an overly detailed style; this will help the Fulbright committee better understand your essay. You will need to develop a marketing plan for yourself before you begin writing your essays; most successful applicants spend 4 to 6 weeks perfecting and writing their essays.
- Three letters of recommendation are required
Three letters of recommendation must be submitted by the deadline. You can submit 3 academic recommendation letters, 2 academic and one professional letter, or 2 professional and one academic, but at least one academic reference letter must be provided. Referees must fill out the reference form provided in the application package, sign it, and seal it in an envelope. Referees receive an email once you have submitted your online application.
There is no formula for determining who should write references. It is not necessary to request that your employer write a recommendation because USEFP doesn’t want to risk your current job. Find people who are familiar enough with you to answer the questions. You can ask a former teacher, employer, or researcher.
- Prepare Your Academic Resume
In the space provided, you should add a current and up-to-date resume.
- Submit Online Application
The Fulbright Program does not charge an application fee, and applications must be submitted online.
- Interview
You may be invited to an interview after your application has been reviewed and submitted. Interview decisions are announced by mid-September, and interviews take place in October. If you don’t hear back from USEFP before October, it means that you were not selected. The interview is an indicator of your selection but not a guarantee; the interview lasts 15-30 minutes and is conducted by four people. The TOEFL registration form must be brought to the interview. It is not necessary to have passed the exam before the interview.
For detailed information about how to apply, it is important that you visit the country-specific websites and the official website.
Deadline: It depends on the country, but it is usually between February and October each year.
