Fulbright/University of Bristol Award

The Fulbright University of Bristol Award covers the first year of a taught master's or research degree offered by the university. This partnership award is part of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, which has fostered strong bonds between the UK and the US since 1948. The award provides support for U.S. citizens to pursue graduate studies at the University of Bristol, one of the UK's top 10 universities and 54th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025). The University of Bristol, founded in 1876, is a member of the Russell Group of UK research-intensive universities and offers more than 550 undergraduate and postgraduate degrees across 3 faculties. Students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, academics who are leaders in their fields, and a Careers Service that offers tailored support for up to 3 years after graduation. The university is located in Bristol, a beautiful and vibrant city in the south-west of England, just 90 minutes from London and close to the English countryside. The Commission seeks applicants who demonstrate rigor in scholarly enquiry, academic or professional excellence, strong reasons for pursuing their project in the UK, commitment to community engagement, and flexibility for active involvement in the host country. Master's programs in the UK typically last a year, and although the grant period is 10 months, tuition waivers cover the entire first year. Applicants must apply for admission according to the university's admissions procedures and complete both a Fulbright application and the university's application.