Fulbright Awards for Study in the US

The US-UK Fulbright Commission offers grants to enable you to study any discipline and at any accredited US institution.

Amount

Up to $40,000, for the first academic year of postgraduate study. Awards also include health insurance, free visa processing and two-day cultural orientation in London before departure.

Eligibility

Candidates must:

  • be UK citizens, regardless of where currently resident
  • hold, or expect to obtain before departing, a minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree from a UK university

Selection criteria

The Fulbright Commission is looking for:

  • academic excellence
  • evidence of leadership and initiative
  • a wide range of interests
  • a curiosity about the host country and culture

How to apply

Application forms are available from the Fulbright Commission. If you have any queries about the programme e-mail programmes@fulbright.co.uk.