Fulbright US Student Program

The Fulbright US Student Program is the largest U.S. international exchange program funded by the U.S. Department of State. It offers opportunities for students, scholars, and professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, or English teaching assistantships in a foreign country. The program provides round trip transportation, limited health benefits, and living expenses based on the host country. The program is open to senior undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni within 7 years of graduation. Applicants can choose from three types of awards: study grants for graduate-level coursework, research grants for independent research projects, or English Teaching Assistantships (ETA) for teaching English in a foreign country. Language ability requirements differ for each country and program type. The Fulbright Program aims to foster international understanding and cultural exchange while providing recipients with transformative educational and professional development experiences abroad. Applicants are expected to demonstrate ambassadorial qualities, leadership experience, and ideas for community engagement in their host country. The program requires institutional nomination through the University of New Hampshire's Office of National Fellowships, with a comprehensive application process that includes multiple drafts of statements, letters of recommendation, and campus interviews before submission to the national Fulbright competition.