US-Fulbright Scholarships for 2024: Study for free in USA
Submit an Application to Win Fully Funded American Scholarship!
The fully-funded Fulbright Scholarship program for the batch of 2024-2025 is now open for applications in 2024. Fulbright Scholarships are awarded to international students to study for free in American colleges and Universities. For the academic session of 2024; Fulbright scholarships will be offered in partnered US colleges and Universities.
The world is growing at a much higher rate today as compared to a few years back and this growth has given birth to materialism and competition. People are struggling because they aim to fly towards the highest and the best. And when we say best, everyone wants to live in the best place on the planet that is the most powerful.
Which country comes to your mind when we say power? You guessed it right! We are talking about America or the United States of America which is a global superpower.
The USA holds a dominant position in the world since 1898. The reason behind its ultimate supremacy is its economic, military, technological, political, cultural, and diplomatic strength. The USA influences the whole planet and who wouldn’t want to be a green cardholder. Our generation dreams to be a US citizen and keeping this goal as their first and foremost priority, they are all trying to fit into the USA’s education system as it is the shortest possible way to a green card.
Education will lead them to an internship, internship to job, job to career and career will eventually lead them to settle down in America. But applying for admission or scholarship can be arduous and challenging. But only if you don’t have someone to guide you. You’re lucky enough to read this article which will give you all the necessary tips and tricks to hold a scholarship in an American university. Let’s get to know about one of the top scholarship programs in the USA.
Fulbright Scholarship Program 2024-2025
The Fulbright Scholarship Program is a scholarship program hosted by USA universities and Academic Institutions. This program is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The main purpose of this scholarship program is the development of cross-cultural relations, cultural diplomacy, and cross-cultural proficiency. This Fulbright program operates in more than 160 countries worldwide and awards 8000 fellowships on annual basis.
Perks of Fulbright Scholarship Program:
Applying through the Fulbright Scholarship Program comes with a lot of advantages and covers a lot of expenses for the awardee. It covers the following expenses:
- Free Textbooks
The Fulbright covers the expenses of textbooks for the scholarship grantees as the textbooks for higher education levels are very costly.
- Sponsored Airfare
Fulbright also promises the coverage of air ticket expenses on behalf of the awardee.
- Free Health Insurance
Health Insurance is really important when especially you’re studying abroad. The Fulbright takes the responsibility for the health insurance of its grantees.
- Monthly Stipend
The Fulbright Scholarship program, like many other scholarship programs, promises to its awardees a monthly stipend of up to $2,000.
- US Study Visa Process
The Fulbright Scholarship Program also covers the expenditure of the visa process as this procedure requires a lot of money.
- Tuition Fee Waiver
In addition to all the above benefits, the awardee will also get the advantage of full tuition fee coverage for each semester.
Degrees offered Under the Fulbright Scholarship Program:
The Fulbright scholarship program offers the following degrees for its awardees and here are the requirements for the application of this degree level:
- Postgraduate Degree
The Fulbright scholarship program offers a postgraduate degree. The minimum requirement for this degree is a 16-year academic history.
- Ph.D. Degree
The Fulbright scholarship program offers another degree which is the doctoral degree. It requires the candidate to already acquire a master’s degree before applying for this program.
Programs offered Under the Fulbright Scholarship Program:
The Fulbright Scholarship Program assigns its candidates to some of the best universities in the USA with a wide range of programs to choose from. The Fulbright scholarship program offers the following programs to its applicants:
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- In any field of energy
- In any field of water
- In any field of agriculture
- In any field of public health
- In any field of education
- Social sciences
- Journalism
- Mass communication
- Arts & Humanities
- Cultural management (including heritage conservation & museum studies)
- Urban and regional planning
- Environmental science
- Peace studies
- Data science
Note: The Fulbright Scholarship Program prohibits admissions into clinical medicine degrees.
Entry Criteria of the Fulbright Scholarship Program:
Each year, thousands of applicants apply for Fulbright but only a few are able to pass through its eligibility criteria. Below are all the points that a Pakistani applicant needs to focus on, in order to be eligible for this scholarship program:
- Golden Academic History
The applicant must have a distinguished academic record if he wants to be eligible for this scholarship program, as the competition is rigid and only the best of the best are selected in this race.
- Complete Documentation
The applicant must have the complete documents before applying including all the bachelor’s transcripts, degrees, and other documents that will be mentioned later in the article.
- GRE Score (Optional due to global situation)
The applicants need to have their Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores before applying. The GRE is not necessary for the application procedure as it measures the applicant’s capacity for abstract thinking in the fields of mathematics, vocabulary, and systematic writing.
- Submission of Other Documents
It is necessary for the applicant to submit other documents such as the study plan, research proposal, statement of purpose, motivation letter along with the application form.
Fulbright Scholarships Application Method:
You can apply for the Fulbright Scholarship Program 2024 by following these simple steps:
Step 1: Online Application through Website
For international students, it is not possible to apply for this scholarship physically. So, the first step is to create an account and then apply online. There are many websites on the web by the name of Fulbright, but you have to apply on the official website.
Step 2: Provide Certification of GRE/IELTS (Optional due to global situation)
As discussed earlier, the GRE is now an optional document required for the application for this scholarship. Hence, you have to appear in this exam and clear it as well, since the scores will be required by the Fulbright Scholarship Committee.
Step 3: Fill out the Form
Now you have to fill in the Fulbright Scholarship application form with accurate information (Application link available at end of this page). The form asks you to fill it in with your personal information as well as your academic information.
Step 4: Gather the Documents
You need to submit a few documents at the time of application along with the form. The following documents are required:
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- A score report of the GRE exam (Optional due to global situation)
- An Application Form
- Statement of Purpose
- Recommendation Letter
- Research Proposal
- Scanned Transcripts
- 3 Reference Letters
Step 5: Recheck and Submit
The last step is to recheck the form and the documents at least twice, to make sure the application form is error-free and the documents are complete. Then submit them online.
Fulbright Scholarships Application Deadline: October 11, 2024
The last date to submit your online application for the US Fulbright Scholarship for the class of 2024-2025 is set at 5 PM (Eastern Standard Time) on Tuesday; October 11, 2024.
Hi, Dr Rana. I am now preparing to apply for Fulbright Scholarships to study in America.
Now, who is going to administer the GRE for the results to be attached?
Kind regards and waiting for your feedback.
Samuel Paulon
Papua New Guinea.
GRE results are evaluated by the Fulbright Scholarship commission. And you can take the GRE test on your own.
Hello Dr.Rana,
During this year, many universities have waived their GRE due to the global travel restriction situation, so if the person hasn’t taken the GRE, is the person eligible to apply for this scholarship.
Secondly, can i apply for a Fulbright scholarship on a hope certificate?
Kindly provide me with this information.
Regards
Mansi
GRE submission is optional for this year. Whereas, you can try applying for a Fulbright scholarship with hope certificate but make sure to submit required documents before the deadline.
Hello Dr. Rana,
Where can I pursue a GRE certificate?
You can take the GRE examination if it is required.
Dear Dr. Rana, I am from Nigeria, Am I eligible to apply for the Fulbright scholarship? I wish to know the countries that are eligible for this scholarship.
Thanks and best regards.
Nandi-Esom Chariette
Nigerian students are also eligible to apply for the Fulbright Scholarships.
Hello Dr, i would like to Know if Congolese are eligible?
Students from Congo can apply for US Scholarships.
Beautiful evening Dr Rana, as a Nigerian, can I apply the scholarship?
Nigerian students are also eligible to apply for Fulbright scholarship program.
Thank you for this great privileged information. I want to ask if someone can apply for this scholarship with an unofficial university transcript before submitting the official transcript later on.
You can apply for this scholarship with hope certificate.
Medical courses are also offered under fulbright?
Some universities also offer medical courses under fulbright.
I am now interested to study in the USA with a Fulbright scholarship. I will apply.
Hi Dr. Rana, can i ask you if the (IELTS certificate) is required? if not, I don’t have one so what is the solution!
If you don’t have IELTS then consider submitting any IELTS alternative English language test or English proficiency certificate.
Dear Dr. Rana. Last year I was admitted to Ohio University to continue a Master’s degree in Leadership and Education with a full scholarship from OU. Because of the restrictions and economic situation in Argentina I couldn’t travel. Do you think I can request another opportunity? Do you have any recommendations?
Please consider Polish or German Scholarship opportunities.
Yes Dr am denish from uganda is it possible for study and work along side.
It is possible to work in US alongside your studies but you may need permission from University for that.
Hi, Dr. Rana. Hope you are doing well. After reading the information about Fulbright, I am really interested in studying in the US. I want to know, I am from Tajikistan from Central Asia, am I eligible to apply for the Fulbright scholarship? Looking forward your answer. Thank you. Best regards.
Hi, Tajikistani students are eligible to apply for American scholarships.
HI Dr. Rana, kindly tell me who will issue the hope certificate? The university from where we are currently studying?
Hope certificate is issued by the currently enrolled university. In this letter, the university provides stamped hope/projection for the candidate’s exam clearance.