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Hajar and Balkis, Fulbright 2021 participants from Morocco.

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The Fulbright Program is the flagship international academic exchange program sponsored by the United States Government.

Fulbright was founded in 1946 with an ambitious goal—to increase mutual understanding and support friendly and peaceful relations between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. 

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and administered by Amideast in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, the Fulbright Foreign Student Program is a merit-based award that provides funding for graduate-level study or research at a U.S. university.

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The Fulbright Experience

Discover the Fulbright journey through stories of academic excellence, cultural exchange, and community impact. Hear tips and insights directly from MENA Fulbrighters on how to apply and make the most of the Program.

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  • Within Reach: How I Applied to the Fulbright Program

    Within Reach: How I Applied to the Fulbright Program

    I remember people mentioning Fulbright to me years ago and how it seemed so far away and unattainable. But that was a long time ago. Today, I’m a Fulbright grantee living in Boston. My first piece of advice to anyone who is applying is: everything is within reach. As soon as I started visualizing this scholarship as a goal I really wanted to reach, things began to fall into place. Sometimes, the first step is the biggest and having…

Year in the Fulbright Life Series

Read stories from the “Year in the Fulbright Life” (YFL) series where MENA participants share monthly highlights on their professional and personal growth including collaboration with their U.S. receiving institutions and local communities during their Fulbright Program in the United States.

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“I had the privilege of organizing a remarkable two-day international event in partnership with the UNA-USA Bozeman chapter.”

Fransisco, Fulbright 2022 participant from Lebanon.
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“My supervisor encouraged me to present at the Department’s weekly physiology seminar. It was a big challenge and achievement to present in front of very well-established scientists.”

Sally, Fulbright 2024 participant from Egypt.
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“I shared “shish barak” at a Thanksgiving dinner held by a local church. I shared both Jordanian food and culture, and I was able to learn about many other regions’ foods and cultures!”

Rajaie, Fulbright 2022 participant from Jordan.
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Fulbright Impact Stories

Find out how MENA Fulbright participants make meaningful contributions to the United States, their communities, and the world.

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