HOW TO APPLY

Do you want to enrich your knowledge and advance your career- all while making meaningful contributions to communities at home and in the United States? Are you interested in pursuing your master's degree at a U.S. university?

When you become a Fulbrighter, you'll join a dynamic network that fosters mutual understanding between nations, shares knowledge across communities, and improves lives around the world. As a Fulbrighter, you'll join thousands of alumni serving as leaders across the globe in every field of study.

The Fulbright Program encourages all egilible and qualified applicants, including those with disabilities, to apply. Fulbright awards are merit-based, and 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.  

Long-Term English programs (LTE) are also available for students who need to mprove their English proficiency score and increase chances of receiving admission at a U.S. university.  

Join Fulbright's global network to help foster mutual understanding, share knowledge, and contribute to finding solutions to complex global challenges. 

The Fulbright Program is sponsored by the United States Department of State, and Amideast administers the Fulbright Foreign Student Program in the Middle East and North Africa region. If you have additional questions, contact the Amideast field office in your country or local U.S. Embassy. You may also reference the U.S. State Department's Fulbright section or the Fulbright Commission in Egypt, Jordan, or Morocco to determine your award eligibility. Visit our success story page to learn more about Fulbrighters' experiences in the United States. 

BENEFITS

• Learn about the United States and engage in American culture, and share your own.  
• Enrich your knowledge and improve employment prospects with a graduate degree or research.  
• Join a global Fulbright community and find solutions to complex global challenges  
• Contribute to professional development and research at U.S. universities.
• Connect and collaborate with U.S. host  institutions and businesses.
• Covered costs include tuition, a living allowance, and round-trip travel.   

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

A competitive applicant should hold a U.S.-equivalent bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, have a strong academic background, proficiency in English or able to attend a LTE program prior to the start of their academic program, and the commitment to return to their country or territory of nomination upon completion of the program. Preference is given to applicants who have little or no previous experience studying or living in the United States.  

Applicants may apply for most fields of study, including the humanities, social sciences, science, technology, and engineering.  However, programs involving clinical studies, such as medicine and nursing, are not permitted.  Non-clinical programs, such as public health and nursing administration, are permitted.  

Fulbright admission requirements, length of the program, type of award, and application instructions vary by country. To learn about the requirements for your country, click on your country name in the drop-down menu below.