Fulbright/University of Southampton Award

The Fulbright University of Southampton Award is a prestigious partnership award that covers the first year of a taught master's or research degree offered by the University of Southampton. This award is part of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, which has fostered strong bonds between the UK and the US since 1948. The University of Southampton is consistently ranked in the Top 100 universities worldwide (currently 80th in the QS World Rankings 2025) and is a founding member of the UK's prestigious Russell Group. The university offers over 750 academically rigorous courses across Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, Engineering and Physical Sciences, Environment and Life Sciences, and Medicine. Grantees receive full tuition waiver for the first year of study, a monthly living stipend based on UK Research and Innovation's minimum amounts for studentship stipends, international travel benefits, and comprehensive health benefits. The award provides a 10-month grant period with a fall start, though tuition waivers cover the entire first year. Recipients join a dynamic international community of over 7,000 international students from more than 130 different countries at Southampton's beautiful suburban green campus environment. The Commission seeks applicants who demonstrate rigor in scholarly enquiry, strong reasons for pursuing their proposed project in the UK, a desire to gain a better understanding of British peoples and cultures, commitment to community through volunteer and extra-curricular activities, and the flexibility necessary for active involvement in the host country. Fulbrighters in the UK engage with diverse landscapes across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, participating in cultural events, festivals, and immersing themselves in the arts, music, and local traditions while conducting their research or studies.