THE FULBRIGHT PROGRAM
The Fulbright Program is the flagship international academic exchange program sponsored by the United States Government. Fulbright was founded in 1946 with an ambitious goal—to increase mutual understanding and support friendly and peaceful relations between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.
Led by the U.S. government in partnership with more than 160 countries worldwide, Fulbright offers life-changing international academic and cultural exchange opportunities to study, conduct research, and contribute to finding solutions to complex global challenges. Fulbright participants, who represent the best and brightest of U.S. society and of societies abroad, are chosen for their academic merit and leadership potential.
IN 2026, THE FULBRIGHT PROGRAM CELEBRATED ITS 80TH ANNIVERSARY. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS LEGACY HERE.
THE FULBRIGHT FOREIGN STUDENT PROGRAM
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program enables graduate students, young professionals, and researchers from abroad to study and conduct research in the United States. The Fulbright Foreign Student Program operates in more than 160 countries worldwide. Approximately 4,000 foreign students receive Fulbright scholarships each year.
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program is administered by bi-national Fulbright Commissions, U.S. Embassies, and cooperating agencies. All Foreign Student Program applications are processed by these offices. Amideast is one of the cooperating agencies contracted by the U.S. Department of State to administer the Fulbright Foreign Student Program for the Middle East and North Africa.
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program is a merit-based award that provides up to two years of funding for graduate-level study or research at a U.S. university. For over five decades, Amideast has been placing students from across the MENA region into universities throughout the United States, providing support and assistance to students on the program and working with alumni. Amideast continues today to support countless Fulbrighters who have successfully completed their grants in the United States. Learn more about the Fulbright Program and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
Interested in learning more about the Fulbright Program for the Middle East and North Africa? Visit our How to Apply page to learn more about eligibility and the application process.
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Visit our Where We Work page to see program information and eligibility requirements by country.
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