The Fulbright Program offers grants to qualified Burkinabe graduate students to study in the United States. Burkinabe scholars may apply to conduct post-doctoral research at U.S. institutions and are eligible for the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program. In addition, scholars are eligible for the Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program.

The Fulbright Program offers grants to Burkina Faso for U.S. citizens. U.S. students and young professionals may apply for a grant to pursue independent research, while U.S. scholars may teach or research through Fulbright. In addition, U.S. scholars are eligible to apply for the Fulbright Specialist Program.