Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship

Fully Funded Open ✓ Verified ~$55,000/yr Share

Deadline

Oct 1, 2026 129 days left

Award Value

~$55,000/yr

Funding Type

Fully Funded

Degree Levels

Master's, PhD

About This Scholarship

The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government's flagship international educational exchange program. It offers scholarships for graduate study, research, and teaching to citizens of over 160 countries. Includes full tuition, airfare, living stipend, and health insurance.

Eligibility Requirements

✓ Citizens of eligible African countries. Bachelor's degree. English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS). Strong academic record. Leadership experience. Commitment to return home after scholarship period.

Eligible Countries

Ghana Nigeria Kenya Ethiopia South Africa Uganda Tanzania Zambia Rwanda Cameroon Senegal Côte d'Ivoire Mozambique Zimbabwe Botswana Namibia Malawi Lesotho Eswatini Benin Burkina Faso Mali Niger Chad Sudan Guinea Sierra Leone Liberia Guinea-Bissau Gambia Cabo Verde São Tomé and Príncipe Equatorial Guinea Gabon Congo DR Congo Central African Republic Angola Burundi Comoros Madagascar Mauritius Seychelles Djibouti Mauritania Eritrea Somalia South Sudan

Fields of Study

All Fields

Ready to apply?

Go to the official application portal — applications are submitted directly to U.S. Department of State / Fulbright Commission.

Apply on Official Site →

Opens official website in new tab

Share on WhatsApp

Create a free account to save this scholarship and get your AI match score.

Get Started Free

Quick Info

Applications open May 1, 2026

Min. GPA 3.20 / 4.0

Destinations United States

Last verified May 2026

Profile views 3