Fulbright Commission Postgraduate Student Awards
The Fulbright Commission was founded in 1948 by United States Senator J. William Fulbright to promote leadership, learning and empathy between nations through educational exchange. Each year between 8 and 14 Fulbright awards are offered to US citizens to be used towards tuition fees and maintenance costs in their first year of a Masters or PhD study in any discipline at any UK university.
Since its inception, nearly 300,000 extraordinary women and men from all over the world have had their lives changed profoundly by the Fulbright Programme. More Fulbright alumni have won Nobel Prizes than those of any other academic program.
Award details
The total value of a Fulbright award varies a little according to the circumstances of each applicant, but the figure tends on average to be about £20,000 a year. This comprises the cost of the Overseas tuition fees and a monthly maintenance stipend.
Awards are tenable for a maximum of one year.
Eligibility
Eligibility is determined by the Fulbright Commission eligibility criteria as set out on their website. Applicants should review this guidance in the first instance.
The general eligibility requirements are:
- Academic requirements – applicants need not be recent graduates but should meet the academic entrance criteria of the University of Sheffield, which is generally a first or upper second class UK honours degree or equivalent qualifications gained outside the UK in an appropriate area of study.
- Allowed study options – applicants should be registering on their first year of study with the University on an eligible full-time or part-time programme of postgraduate taught or research study.
- Personal criteria – applicants must have strong reasons for wishing to pursue the proposed project in the UK and an interest in the peoples and cultures of the UK.
- Residency restrictions – applicants must be citizens of the United States of America who are not resident in the UK.
How to apply
The University is not involved in the selection and award of these studentships. Applications should be made directly to Fulbright Commission. Full details of the application procedure are available on their website:
Fulbright application procedure
Further information
Should you have any questions about Fulbright awards you should contact them directly.