One of the most prominent opportunities for U.S. students and recent graduates to study, perform research, or teach English in more than 140 countries is the Fulbright U.S. Student Program 2026–2027, which is currently accepting applications. The program, which is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, aims to foster understanding and cultural exchange between the US and the rest of the globe.
Around 8,000 scholarships are given out by Fulbright each year, including positions for academics, international students, and students from the United States. Participants might work as English Teaching Assistants, cooperate with host institutions, or undertake independently planned study or research projects. Specialised fellowships like the Fulbright–Fogarty Fellowships in Public Health and the Fulbright–National Geographic Storytelling Fellowship offer additional avenues for involvement in addition to these fundamental opportunities.
Senior undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates who will have earned at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent prior to the start of the award term are eligible to apply. Except for those who held a J.D. At the time of application, Ph.D. holders are not eligible. All academic disciplines are welcome to apply for Fulbright, including STEM, public health, education, language studies, environmental studies, international relations, and the arts and humanities and social sciences.
Host Country: USA
University: University of Utah
Opportunity Type: Undergraduate, Graduate
Subjects: All Subjects
Eligibility Country: Domestic Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded, Partial Funding
Eligibility Criteria:
- Candidates must be citizens or nationals of the United States at the time of application.
- Prior to the start of the award, a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent is necessary.
- Applicants with a J.D. are the only ones qualified, not Ph.D. holders.
- In order to fully engage in the program, candidates must be in good health.
- The host nation’s requirements for language proficiency must be met.
- Candidates who have not resided in the host nation for more than six months are given preference.
Benefits:
- a living allowance per month for nine to twelve months.
- Allowance for round-trip travel to and from the host nation.
- complete health and accident insurance protection.
- Book and research material allowance (if appropriate).
- In some situations, full or partial tuition support is provided.
- programs for language instruction, if mandated by the host nation.
- orientation sessions both before and after departure.
- programs for midterm enrichment to improve academic and cultural participation.
Deadline: 07 October 2025
