Fulbright Program

Senator Fulbright

The Fulbright Program is the flagship international exchange program sponsored by the United States Government, and was established in 1946 under legislation introduced by then Senator J. William Fulbright of Arkansas.

It is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.  It promotes leadership development through learning and international cooperation. 

The Fulbright Program operates in more   than 155 countries and has provided over 285,000 participants — chosen for their academic merit and leadership potential — with the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research in each others' countries and exchange ideas.  Approximately 7,000 grants are awarded annually. 

“Educational exchange can turn nations into people, contributing as no other form of communication can to the humanizing of international relations.”

- Senator J. William Fulbright