What is Fulbright?
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides funding to teach English, enroll in graduate programs, and/or conduct research in more than 140 countries.
To be eligible for the 2025-2026 application cycle, you must:
Resources at FIU
Info Sessions
The Office of Prestigious Scholar Development hosts info sessions from April to August each year. Current FIU students and recent alumni are welcome!
Advising
Contact the PSD office for guidance on any part of the application--from choosing a country to editing your essays to choosing recommenders.
Interviews
Fulbright strongly recommends that you interview with a campus committee of faculty and staff. The PSD office coordinates those interviews each September.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What if I am not yet a U.S. citizen?
Unfortunately, you are not eligible. If you become a naturalized U.S. citizen in a future application cycle, please consider applying at that time.
2. What if I am a dual citizen of the U.S. and another country?
The answer to this question depends on the country to which you are applying. Some countries allow dual citizens to apply; others do not. You will need to read the grant page closely.
3. I grew up/lived/have family in another country. Should I apply there?
Generally speaking, no. Fulbright promotes cultural exchange between nations. If you have lived in another country for an extended period of time or travel there each year to visit family, you should consider applying somewhere else. However, if you studied abroad for a year or less, you can still be a strong candidate for that country.
4. When is the deadline to apply?
Our FIU campus deadline to apply is September 1, 2024. However, you should begin your application at least two months in advance of the campus deadline. It is critically important that you work on your application in advance.