The fully-funded Fulbright Scholarship for the academic year is now open for applications. It covers all scientific and literary disciplines for study in the United States. Fulbright is considered one of the distinguished opportunities that open for applications annually.
The Fulbright Scholarship (Overview)
What is the Fulbright Scholarship?
The founder of this program is William Fulbright, established in 1944, with the first program in Egypt starting in 1949. It is the oldest and longest-running program in the Arab world, initiated through an agreement between the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United States. The Fulbright program is among the most competitive and distinguished globally, aiming to foster cultural exchange between students from different countries and those in the United States. The program offers approximately 8000 scholarships annually for various programs, with an annual funding of around $240 million.
One of the programs offered by Fulbright is the Fulbright Master's Scholarship, a two-year fully funded program for all disciplines in the United States. This Fulbright program is distinctive, allowing you the opportunity to choose the university and field of study. The Fulbright Scholarship for Egyptians is one of the renowned programs in Egypt.
The Fulbright Scholarship provides full funding along with academic fees and a stipend. Pre-academic training is offered before the start of the academic phase, and after completing the program, recipients become part of the alumni network, engaging with individuals from diverse fields and countries.
In this article, we will discuss the Fulbright Scholarship for Egyptians, including eligibility criteria, application steps, and everything you need to know about applying for this scholarship in the best way possible.
Details of the Fulbright Scholarship
Type of Scholarship: Master's (Several other programs are available; you can find themhere).
Duration of Study: Two years
Study Years: 2026-2028
Funding: Fully funded
Funding Organization: Fulbright Foundation
Study Location: United States
Targeted Countries: Egypt (The Fulbright program also supports several other countries such as Algeria, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Qatar, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, the UAE, Palestine, and Yemen. You can learn about available programs and application conditions for each country here.)
Fulbright Scholarship Application Deadline: The application for the Fulbright Scholarship is announced annually on the 1st of February, and the deadline for submission is at the end of May.
Specializations for the Fulbright Scholarship
Applications for the Fulbright Master's Scholarship are open to all scientific and literary disciplines.
Students in fields such as medicine, nursing, counseling psychology, or dentistry should note that this program does not support clinical studies. However, they can apply for research-oriented programs closely related to their fields.
The benefits provided by the scholarship include:
- Full funding.
- Tuition fees.
- Stipend to cover living expenses.
- Travel expenses.
- Health insurance.
- Additional allowances.
Requirements for the Fulbright Scholarship in Egypt:
- Must be a citizen of the eligible countries (U.S. citizens or Green Card holders are not eligible).
- Should be a resident in the mentioned countries starting from the preparation period for this scholarship, which is February until the selection date.
- Hold a bachelor's degree with a good GPA for humanities and social sciences, and a very good GPA for scientific disciplines.
- English language proficiency:
- TOEFL ITP: 550
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- IELTS: 6.5
- Duolingo: 105
- English Proficiency Test from Egyptian Universities: 550
The required documents for the Fulbright Scholarship include:
- Completed electronic application form.
- Motivation letter.
- Curriculum vitae (CV).
- Copies of academic certificates and transcripts.
- Proof of English language proficiency.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Copy of passport/ national ID.
- Passport-sized photograph.
- Copy of any previous U.S. visa (if available).
How to Apply for the Fulbright Scholarship:
- Prepare well for the motivation letter, CV, and study objectives. (There is a video below providing optimal tips for writing the documents.)
- Ensure your motivation letter and CV are strong and convey your study goals effectively.
- Letters of recommendation: Try to obtain recommendations from diverse sources (academic, professional, volunteer).
- Watch a video with tips on Fulbright and the application process provided by Scholars of Egypthere.
- Choose three universities and research them thoroughly because you may be asked why you selected these particular institutions.
- To learn about application details for research visits for doctoral students,click here.
Steps for Registering for the Scholarship:
- Click on the application link below.
- If you don't have an account, choose "Create an account."
- Enter your details and activate your account.
- Log in again.
Important Notes for Fulbright Scholarship:
- Priority will be given to students with no previous experience of traveling to the United States or abroad.
- Students in medicine, nursing, counseling psychology, or dentistry should be aware that this program does not support clinical studies. However, they can apply for research-oriented programs related to their fields.
- To learn how to write a motivation letter,click here.
- There are many other programs offered by Fulbright for doctoral students, Islamic studies, short-term training, research, and other programs that you can explore [here]