The Fulbright U.S. Student Program expands perspectives through academic and professional advancement and cross-cultural dialogue. In partnership with more than 140 countries worldwide, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers opportunities in all academic disciplines to graduating college seniors, graduate students, and young professionals from all backgrounds. Program participants pursue graduate study, conduct research, or teach English abroad. 

• Applicants must be citizens or nationals of the United States of America at the time of the application deadline. Permanent residents are not eligible. Please review the specific Award Description in relation to the eligibility of dual citizens.
• Applicants must have a conferred bachelor's degree or equivalent before the start of the grant period. This includes applicants who are enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program and will graduate or have their degree conferred prior to the grant start date of their chosen award.
• In the creative and performing arts, four years of professional training and/or experience meets the basic eligibility requirement. If you are an Arts applicant and do not hold a BA, please email fbstudent@iie.org with your professional experience and educational history to confirm eligibility before beginning an application.
• Applicants must meet the language requirements of the award to which they are applying and demonstrate sufficient competency to complete their project and adjust to life in the host country.
• Applicants may hold a J.D. at the time of application.
• Doctors of Medicine may receive grants for advanced academic study, but not for internships or residencies. Scholars with an M.D. degree who have completed their formal postgraduate training and propose attachment to a hospital or clinic for the purpose of independent or collaborative research should apply to the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. Grants shall not authorize activity for which a license to practice medicine or nursing is required. The Fulbright Program cannot authorize proposals for medical research that involves clinical training, patient care or patient contact.

Further details on eligibility are here or please reach out to fbstudent@iie.org for guidance. 

• senior
• graduate

• US Citizen

Two methods of application:

• If you will be enrolled in the fall quarter, you must go through the UW campus application process.

• If you have recently earned a Bachelor's degree from the UW and will not be enrolled in the fall, you have the option to go through the campus application process or to apply "at-large". However, we encourage you to take advantage of the campus application process so you can have a campus interview, receive valuable feedback, and work with people familiar with the national Fulbright competition. If you choose to apply at-large, you will not participate in the campus interviews or get feedback from our office, and you will send your application materials directly to the Fulbright national office.

Register for Global Fellowships Prep, even if you aren't sure about applying just yet.

• Global Fellowships Prep (GFP) is all about exploring and expanding your options!

• Being on our GFP list will also ensure you get reminders about key events and resources.

UW Seattle Undergraduates and alums:

Chetana Acharya & Robin Chang
Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
scholarq@uw.edu 

UW Seattle Graduate & Professional Students and Alum:

Michelle Sutton
Fellowships and Awards, The Graduate School

UW Bothell Students of all levels and Alum:

Natalia Dyba or Ludmilla Kortchak
UW Bothell Office of Connected Learning

UW Tacoma Students of all levels and Alum:

Vanessa de Veritch Woodside
UW Tacoma Office of Global Affairs