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What is the Fulbright U.S. Student Program?
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program, offering grants to over 2,200 American students each year to conduct research, pursue graduate studies, or teach English in more than 140 countries. It supports nearly all academic fields, from STEM and social sciences to humanities, arts, and education with the goal of fostering mutual understanding and collaboration across borders.
Why Apply Through UMBC?
UMBC is proud to be a Top Producing Fulbright Institution recognized in 3 of the past 5 years with 46 students and recent alumni awarded this prestigious opportunity.
We strongly encourage applications from:
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Rising and graduating seniors
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Current graduate students
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Recent alumni
Whether you aim to study, research, or serve as an English Teaching Assistant, we are here to guide you every step of the way.
Program Benefits
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Fully funded opportunities abroad
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International research experience
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Graduate-level study and teaching fellowships
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Cross-cultural professional and academic development
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Life-long membership in a global network of Fulbright alumni
Support & Advising at UMBC
Our team offers personalized guidance on every part of the Fulbright journey, from exploring countries and proposal writing to mock interviews and application feedback.
Contact us early to start planning your Fulbright experience!