Fulbright U.S. Student Program 2025 for Master

Eligibility Criteria

• Reside in the country of nomination at the time of application. 
• At the time of program start date, possess the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree with a good academic record. 
• Are fluent in English, as demonstrated by a recommended recent score of no less than 550 (Paper Based TOEFL), 79-80 (Internet Based TOEFL - IBT), or 6.5(Overall Score International English Language Testing System - IELTS); test scores can be submitted to IIE by indicating the institutional code 2326 on the day of the test .
• Do?not?hold U.S. citizenship; dual citizens are not eligible for the program participation.
• Additional eligibility requirements differ by country of citizenship. Please use the drop-down menu below to find information about the Fulbright Program in your home country, including eligibility requirements and application guidelines. 

Offered Benefits

The Fulbright Foreign Student Program awards approximately 4,000 grants annually to foreign students to study for a Master’s or Doctorate degree and conduct research on campuses across the United States. 

Award Benefits Include:

• J-1 visa sponsorship 
• Funding support
• Health benefit plan
• Enrichment activities

Application Process

For information on programs in the Sub-Saharan Africa Region, contact: 

For more details, visit Fulbright U.S Program webpage