Fulbright US Student Program

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Sponsored by the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers fellowships abroad for one academic year to graduating college seniors, graduate students, young professionals, scientists and artists. Program participants pursue graduate or professional study, advanced research, or English teaching in elementary and secondary schools or universities. Each year, approximately 1,600 Americans traveling to more than 140 countries receive support from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.

The application cycle for 2025-2026 grants is now closed, and the 2026-2027 cycle will open in April 2025. If you are interested in applying, please email Fulbright U.S. Student Program Adviser Maura McAndrew to set up a meeting.

NOTE: This page contains information for OU students/alumni interested in the Fulbright U.S. Student Award. Please see below for other Fulbright-related queries:

For questions relating to Fulbright students/scholars coming to the University of Oklahoma from abroad, please contact Megumi Wilson in the OU Office of Immigration Services.
For questions from OU faculty interested in the Fulbright Scholar program, please contact OU Fulbright faculty liaison Rita Keresztesi.

Award Types & Requirements

How to Apply for Fulbright

Recent OU Fulbright Recipients

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers more than 1,100 grants annually in all fields of study to graduating seniors, graduate students, and young professionals to spend an academic year abroad in more than 140 countries. In any application cycle, eligible applicants may apply for only ONE type of Fulbright award and to ONE country. Possibilities include:

Graduate-level study at a university in the host country.
Independent research on a topic of the applicant's choice.
English Teaching Assistantship (primary, secondary or university).
Creative arts project.

Award Benefits

Fulbright fellowships fund:

Round-trip airfare to and from the host country.
Room, board and basic living expenses.
Basic healthcare.
In some cases, the following expenses are also covered: full or partial tuition for graduate-level study, book and research allowance, language study and dependent care.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

Hold US citizenship
Hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent* before the start of the grant
Have sufficient written and spoken language proficiency of the host country to carry out the proposed study
Be in good health. Grantees will be required to submit a satisfactory Medical Certificate of Health from a physician.
Other eligibility requirements

*In the creative performing arts, four years of professional study and/or experience meets the basic eligibility requirement.

Upcoming Fulbright Webinars & Events

National Fulbright Webinars

The national Fulbright office hosts regular open webinars on all topics, including: general Fulbright and award info; information on certain countries; panel discussions with past Fulbrighters; application/essay tips; and more. Visit the link below to see a list of all the upcoming info sessions!

Explore Upcoming Fulbright Webinars