The Fulbright Philippines is now accepting applications for its Foreign Student Program.
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program is a scholarship opportunity for Filipinos to study at the graduate level (master’s or doctoral studies) or pursue non-degree doctoral dissertation research in the United States.
Grants under the Fulbright Foreign Student Program for Filipinos are for a maximum of one academic year for non-degree, one to two years for masters, and two years for doctoral degree studies. The grant provides for round-trip international travel, monthly maintenance allowance, tuition and fees, book/supplies allowance, and health and accident insurance.
Fields of Study
Study of the United States – the study of American culture, life and society through such fields as government, education, arts and humanities, law, economics, literature, history, the multi-disciplinary field of American Studies or any other humanities or social science field with significant study of the US subject matter.
Global Issues – Fields of study include the environment, human rights, governance and public administration, peace studies/conflict resolution/transformation, international relations and transnational issues, international economics, international business, international law, public health and STEM fields.
Open Grants – Fields of study not covered by the first two field categories with the exception of medicine, nursing, physical and occupational therapy, clinical psychology, medical technology, and accountancy.
Eligibility Criteria
Philippine citizenship;
English proficiency;
College degree with major in field of specialization; excellent undergraduate record;
Applicants must have at least two years of professional work experience (after college) in their field of specialization. Assistantships during college do not count;
Applicants must be in good health to pursue graduate work in the U.S.;
Applicants must return to the Philippines immediately upon completion of study;
Non-degree applicants must meet the added requirements:
Applicants for doctoral dissertation must show proof that materials required to pursue research are not available in the Philippines but are available in the United States.
Note: Individuals holding dual citizenship are permanent residents and/or are presently studying in the U.S. are not eligible.
