Please note that American applicants who are currently enrolled at an American institution of higher education should contact their Fulbright Program Advisor regarding on-campus deadlines.
May 15
Annual Competition Opens
Application forms are posted on the Institute for International Education website.
November 15
Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted electronically on or before November 15.
December
Screening and Assessment
Applications are assessed for eligibility and completeness, and assigned to the appropriate subcommittee for adjudication.
January
Adjudication Committee Meeting
The adjudication committee meets to rank applications and make recommendations.
Mid-February
Board of Directors Reviews/Approves Committee Recommendations
The Board reviews all recommended applicants to ensure fit to program.
March
J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FSB) Review
All recommended candidates require FSB approval.
April 15
Grantees Notified
All selected and non-selected candidates are notified, including those on the reversion list.