Fulbright Scholarship 2023 – Students, Teachers Online Application Form

The U.S. government operates an international academic exchange program, Fulbright, also known as the Fulbright scholarship.

Fulbright Scholarship 2023

Annually, appropriate funds are given to the U.S. Department of State to sponsor this program. Many foreign governments also participate in this program.

More than 8000 students, scholars, teachers, artists and professionals from the United States and 160 other countries are awarded under this program. The selection process is merit-based. Beneficiaries of Fulbright are also known as fulbrighters.

Individuals of diverse backgrounds are eligible to become Fulbright scholars. Their selection is based on merit without considering their race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, age, religion, location, economic status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Fulbright Program for Students, Teachers, Professions

There are four types of Fulbright grants offered to Kenyans, these are:

• Students Grant
• Scholars Grant
• Teachers Grant
• Professionals Grant

Here are the official names of the Fulbright programs :

1. Fulbright Foreign Student Program
2. Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program
3. Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program
4. YES Program
5. Global Women’s Mentoring Partnership
6. Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
7. International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP)
8. TechWomen
9. Exchange Alumni

Fulbright Foreign Student Program (FFSP)

The Fulbright Foreign Student Program enables graduate students, young professionals, and artists from other nations to research and pursue studies at academic institutions and universities in the United States.

If you are a student in Kenya (or any other country) and interested to apply for Fulbright Foreign student scholarship, you need to first register and then login to fill in the application form.

Here are the steps:

• Go to the Fulbright foreign student program page.

• Click on “Create an account.”

• Sign up and then Login.

• Then, you can fill in the application form online

Other Scholarships

Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program (FLTA)

By participating in the Fulbright FLTA Program, young teachers of English as a Foreign Language are provided with an opportunity to enhance their teaching abilities and gain knowledge about American culture and traditions. This, in turn, contributes to the advancement of foreign language education at colleges and universities in the United States.

Eligibility:

It is necessary to have completed college and acquired a degree that is equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.

To apply, follow these steps:

• Go to the dedicated page
• You will be asked to “create an account” first.
• After you register, login.
• Then, fill in the application form to apply

Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program

The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program (FVSP) is a fellowship for research that offers scholarships to foreign academics or professionals, allowing them to pursue advanced studies at universities in the United States. The program provides two kinds of grants: Research Grants and Grants for Program and Curriculum Development.

Eligibilty

The applicant must be a citizen of Kenya (or PR Holder), and should hold a valid Kenyan passport.

Note : Individuals who do not have any prior experience of being a recipient of a Fulbright scholar grant and who have limited experience of living or working in the United States, will have a favorable position.

• Go to the dedicated page for FVSP.
• Create an Account
• Once registered, login
• After you log in, fill in the application form.

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