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Fulbright Scholarship ​Information 2025-2026

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:


  1. Be a U.S. citizen or national.
  2. Complete a bachelor’s degree or ​higher no later than Summer 2025.

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.

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Application ​Launch April ​3 at 3:00 pm

Fulbright ​website


(There are several. Use ​this one if you are a U.S. ​student!)

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Fulbright Friday: ​Graduate ​Degrees Abroad ​w/ Dr. Kuntz


April 12 at 2 pm

Fulbright Friday: ​Study/Research ​with FIU alum ​Susana Fuertes


April 26 at 2 pm

Fulbright Friday: ​English Teaching ​Assistantships w/ ​FIU alum Brittany ​Torres


April 19 at 4 pm

Your Future with ​Fulbright: ​Bridging Military ​Service to Global ​Opportunities*


June 12 at 4 pm

Your Future ​with Fulbright: ​Empowering ​Black Scholars*


June 18 at 4 pm

Your Future with ​Fulbright: Global ​Pathways for ​Hispanic and ​Latinx Scholars*


July 9 at 4 pm

*Hosted by the U.S. Department of State

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.

Contact the ​office

Please note that the Office of Prestigious ​Scholar Development is a single-person office ​with other work responsibilities. Attending ​information sessions and adhering to campus ​deadlines is essential to applying for this or any ​prestigious scholarship!

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