Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Funds one academic year of study, research, or teaching assistantship experience in a participating country outside the U.S.

Fulbright Program: At a Glance

Eligibility:
  • U.S. citizens and nationals
  • Fourth-year students (application process starts in third year) and alumni. Applicants must have obtained a BA before the grant begins.
    • Please note that for the 2028-2029 award year, CCRF is only able to provide support and/or resources to those alums who graduated June 2024 or later and who have not started graduate school.
    • Other applicants are encouraged to apply "at large."
Selection Criteria: 

Extensive Description

Fulbright is considered the flagship program of the U.S. State Department with a diplomatic mission of cultural exchange through research, teaching, and postgraduate study. It is among the oldest and most prestigious of the major national fellowships available to college students, recent graduates, and alumni.

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is also the largest and most competitive exchange program for U.S. citizens and sponsors 9- to 11-month experiences abroad. Grants may cover tuition, fees, travel, and a stipend. Applicants in all fields are welcome. Fulbright awards approximately 1,800 grants to U.S. students annually and operates in more than 140 countries worldwide.

The Fulbright Student Program is proud of its tradition of excellence, and its alumni have achieved distinction in government, science, the arts, business, philanthropy, and athletics (400,000+ alumni since 1946):

Deadline Information

Fulbright Campus Endorsement Application Deadline: May 2027 (date TBD)
National Application Deadline: October 2027 (date TBD)

Eligibility Requirements

  • Candidates must have completed a bachelor's degree by the start of the grant period; therefore, applications for Fulbright grants may only be submitted by fourth-year students (who will graduate before the start of the grant period) or recent graduates.
  • Applicants must be citizens or nationals of the United States of America at the time of application (October 2027)
  • Please consult the Eligibility page on the Fulbright website for more information.

Application Process

The Fulbright application for award year 2027-2028 has closed -- congratulations to all the College students and alums who have applied!

 

Please check back in Autumn Quarter 2026 for information sessions in November and December 2026. Information sessions continue into Winter Quarter 2027. All information sessions will be advertised in our listserv!

 

For more information on this opportunity, please contact: 
Johanna Best
bestjl@uchicago.edu
773.834.0794