Fulbright Student Programs
What is Fulbright?
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides 1-year, fully funded grants for graduating seniors, recent graduates, graduate students, and young professionals to conduct individually designed research projects, enroll in graduate school, or teach English abroad.
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Applicants for Academic Study/Research programs design their own projects and typically work with an adviser at foreign university or other institute of higher education. These awards are available in approximately 140 countries. Be sure to explore the program summary for the country you are interested in because program requirements vary by country.
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Applicants for Creative & Performing Arts Study/Research programs design their own projects and typically work with an adviser at foreign university or other institute of higher education. Creative and performing arts applicants are required to submit supplementary materials based on their disciplines. These awards are available in approximately 140 countries. Be sure to explore the program summary for the country you are interested in because program requirements vary by country.
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The English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Programs place Fulbrighters in classrooms abroad to provide assistance to the local English teachers. ETAs help teach English language while serving as cultural ambassadors for the U.S. The age and academic level of the students varies by country, ranging from kindergarten to university level. Applicants for ETA Programs can apply to only one country.
How to apply
- Schedule an Advising Meeting with TWU’s Fulbright Program Adviser
- Familiarize yourself with Fulbright Application Components
- Start your Fulbright Online Application
- Schedule recurring meetings to receive feedback on your application from TWU’s Fulbright Program Adviser
- Your Adviser will work with you to schedule a Fulbright Campus Committee Interview
- Submit your Fulbright Application by the National Deadline
Information sessions
You can learn a lot more by attending one of the many Fulbright Webinars.
Fulbright Student application deadlines
- April 2025 - Fulbright application opens
- Spring and Summer - Develop your Fulbright application and seek feedback fromTWU’s Fulbright Program Adviser
- June - TWU’s preferred deadline to start an online application
- September - TWU’s Fulbright Campus Committee Interviews
- October 7, 2025 - Fulbright’s National Application Deadline (by 5 pm EST)
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