Applications are now being accepted for Masters, Ph.D. Fulbright Foreign Students Scholarship in the USA, to International students from 155 countries around the world, including Nigerian graduates.
As a U.S. Government-sponsored program that operates on a binational basis with other countries, the Fulbright Program only funds non-U.S. citizens for valuable study, research and teaching in the United States and U.S. citizens for study, research, and teaching outside the shores of the United States.
Studying in the United States is valuable for its economic and world standard quality education rankings. You will have access to a variety of work choices on a student visa during and after school which will add more value to your career potentials.
Fulbright Foreign Students Scholarship allows Masters, Ph.D. level program(s) within any field of Subjects taught at USA Universities.
The Fulbright Foreign Students Scholarship Program allows International graduate students, young professionals, and artists, to study and conduct research in the United States. The Fulbright Foreign Student Program operates in at least 160 countries worldwide. Every year, up to 4,000 foreign students receive Fulbright scholarships.
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program is administered by binational Fulbright Commissions/Foundations or U.S. Embassies. The offices in each participating country process all Foreign Student Program applications.
Scholarship Type:
Fulbright Foreign Students Scholarship Program in the USA is available to undertake Masters, Ph.D. level programs at any one of the USA Universities. Foreign students will enroll to study all available Subjects under this scholarship program.
Eligible Countries:
- International Students from 155 countries across the world are eligible to apply.
- Please check the country-specific websites below.
- If Nigeria is not listed there, it means you are not eligible to apply.
The Scholarship will attract a stipend that falls somewhere between $1000 – $2500. The benefits of the Fulbright Foreign Student Program will cover:
- Tuition Fee
- AirFare
- Stipend
- Health Insurance etc.
Are You Eligible For Fulbright Foreign Students Scholarship?
- Eligibility criteria vary based on nationality.
- Please check the country-specific websites (http://foreign.fulbrightonline.org/applicants) in this regard to find detail information about the Fulbright Program in the U.S. Embassies in Lagos and Abuja, including eligibility requirements and application guidelines.
- You are not eligible to apply if Nigeria is not listed there.
Application Procedure:
- A bi-national Fulbright Commissions/Foundations or U.S. Embassies in Lagos and Abuja process program applications for Nigerian students.
- Please contact Fulbright Commission/Foundation or U.S. Embassy in the nearest U.S. Embassy close to your state for application submission.
- Please visit country-specific websites for further information on how to apply for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program via http://foreign.fulbrightonline.org/applicants
Application Deadline:
The deadline for the Fulbright Foreign Students Scholarship is 30 Oct 2020. The deadline varies per country but is around February to October annually.
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