Fulbright US Student Program

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Sponsored by the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers fellowships abroad for one academic year to graduating college seniors, graduate students, young professionals, scientists and artists. Program participants pursue graduate or professional study, advanced research, or English teaching in elementary and secondary schools or universities. Each year, approximately 1,600 Americans traveling to more than 140 countries receive support from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.

The application cycle for 2024-2025 grants opened March 30, 2023 with an OU deadline of September 7, 2023. If you are interested, please email Fulbright Program Adviser Maura McAndrew to set up a meeting.

Award Types & Requirements

How to Apply for Fulbright

Recent OU Fulbright Recipients

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers more than 1,100 grants annually in all fields of study to graduating seniors, graduate students, and young professionals to spend an academic year abroad in more than 140 countries. In any application cycle, eligible applicants may apply for only ONE type of Fulbright award and to ONE country. Possibilities include:

Graduate-level study at a university in the host country.
Independent research on a topic of the applicant's choice.
English Teaching Assistantship (primary, secondary or university).
Creative arts project.

Award Benefits

Fulbright fellowships fund:

Round-trip airfare to and from the host country.
Room, board and basic living expenses.
Basic healthcare.
In some cases, the following expenses are also covered: full or partial tuition for graduate-level study, book and research allowance, language study and dependent care.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

Hold US citizenship
Hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent* before the start of the grant
Have sufficient written and spoken language proficiency of the host country to carry out the proposed study
Be in good health. Grantees will be required to submit a satisfactory Medical Certificate of Health from a physician.
Other eligibility requirements

*In the creative performing arts, four years of professional study and/or experience meets the basic eligibility requirement.

Upcoming Fulbright Webinars & Events

Fulbright Webinars

The national Fulbright U.S. Student Program office host regular webinars that are open to anyone interested in the program. To attend, simply click the link to register.

August 2, 1-2 p.m. CDT
ETA Supplemental Project Panel
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August 4, 2-3 p.m. CDT
Alumni Ambassador Panel – BIPOC
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August 8, 1-2 p.m. CDT
Alumni Ambassador Panel – ETA
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August 10, 1-2 p.m. CDT
Study/Research Q&A Webinar
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August 14, 3-4 p.m. CDT
ETA Q&A Webinar
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August 16, 3-4 p.m. CDT
Regional Office Hours: East Asia/Pacific
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August 18, 3-4 p.m. CDT
Regional Office Hours: South/Central Asia
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August 21, 3-4 p.m. CDT
Regional Office Hours: Europe/Eurasia (Study/Research)
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August 23, 3-4 p.m. CDT
Regional Office Hours: Europe/Eurasia (ETA)
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August 25, 3-4 p.m. CDT
Regional Office Hours: Middle East and North Africa
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August 29, 3-4 p.m. CDT
Regional Office Hours: Sub-Saharan Africa
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August 31, 3-4 p.m. CDT
Regional Office Hours: Western Hemisphere
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