U.S. Scholars

Explore opportunities for U.S. citizens to go abroad with the Fulbright Scholar Program. With more than 800 awards annually to 135+ countries, find the right Fulbright for you.

U.S. Scholars

Each year roughly 850 faculty and professionals from around the world receive Fulbright Scholar awards for advanced research and university lecturing in the United States. Individual awards are available to scholars from over 100 countries.

Non-U.S. Scholars

U.S. Institutions

U.S. Higher Education institutions are instrumental to the success of the Fulbright mission. They are key allies in advancing the goal of sharing knowledge across communities, promoting mutual understanding across nations and improving lives around the world.

U.S. Institutions

Alumni

Learn how alumni can continue to stay connected and engage with the Fulbright program.

Alumni

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Visit the Fulbright Scholar Directory to view the opportunities pursued by more than 50,000 alumni.

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Facts About Fulbright Scholar Program

Impact on Careers

97% of Visiting and U.S. Scholars found Fulbright professionally transformative
85% of Visiting and U.S. Scholars adapted their research methods or teaching approach as a result of their Fulbright

Impact on Education

U.S. Scholars developed 275 new courses at their host institutions
U.S. Scholar Alumni advised or taught 80,372 students across the world
Visiting Scholars reached over 12,500 U.S. campus community members through workshops and seminars

Impact on Global Networks and Connections

95% of Visiting and U.S. Scholars widened their research networks
73% of Visiting and U.S. Scholars took on new internationalization efforts after Fulbright

Statistics from Fulbright Scholar Program 2020 Alumni Impact Evaluation Report