This is your chance if you’re an Egyptian student looking to complete your master’s degree in the United States. This post will go into great detail regarding the Fulbright Egyptian Student Programme, including its advantages and a step-by-step guide for applying.
For Egyptian students, the Fulbright Egyptian Student Programme 2025–2026 offers fully financed scholarships. This grant is open to students at US universities pursuing master’s degrees. This scholarship pays for tuition at the university, a stipend, health benefits, and travel expenses.
The oldest and biggest Fulbright programme in the Arab world was founded in 1949 when the Binational Fulbright Commission was founded in Egypt. It came about as a result of an agreement between the US State Department and the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Masters
- Institution(s): USA Universities
- Study in: USA
- Opportunity Focus Areas: See list below
- Program Period: 2 years
- Deadline: May 30, 2024
Courses Offered
All fields are eligible. (not include clinical studies or direct contact with patients.)
- Agricultural and Rural Development
- Communications/Journalism
- Economic Development
- Educational Administration, Planning and Policy
- Finance and Banking
- Higher Education Administration
- Human Resource Management
- Law and Human Rights
- Natural Resources, Environmental Policy and Climate Change
- Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration
- Public Health Policy and Management
- Substance Abuse Education, Treatment and Prevention
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
- Technology Policy and Management
- Urban and Regional Planning
Scholarship Coverage
Fulbright Egyptian Student Program provides the recipient with the following benefits:
- Travel allowance
- Stipend, Health benefits coverage
- University tuition and Other allowances.
Eligibility Criteria
The following prerequisites must be met in order for a candidate to be eligible for the Fulbright Egyptian Student Programme:
- Required Language: English
- Eligible Countries: EGYPT. Egyptian citizenship. Holders of U.S. green cards and/or passports are ineligible.
- Applicants must be residing in Egypt throughout the application, selection, placement and pre-departure processes.
- Bachelor’s degree. Minimum of “Good” for applicants in American studies, humanities, and social sciences. Minimum of “Very Good” for applicants in the sciences.
- Proof of English Language proficiencؤذy. Applicants must submit score report for only one of the following tests: (refer to the below table for approved test centers)
- TOEFL ITP – minimum required score of 550
- TOEFL iBT – minimum required scores of 80
- Academic or General IELTS – minimum overall score of 6.5 (no required score for each section)
- Students applying in the fields of medicine, veterinary medicine, nursing and dentistry should be aware that their master’s programs cannot include clinical studies or direct contact with patients.
How to Apply for Fulbright Egyptian Student Program?
(1) You will need to create an account on Fulbright website from here to be able to start your online application.
(2) Within your online application, you will need to submit the following documents:
- Copies of certificates and transcripts for all post-secondary degrees in English
- Three Recommendation Letters
- English Proficiency Test
- Scanned copy of the original valid National ID
Website
To know more about Fulbright Egyptian Student Program, please visit official website:
Remember, each scholarship application is unique, so carefully review the instructions provided by the scholarship provider and tailor your application accordingly. Be proactive, well-organized, and sincere in presenting your qualifications and aspirations. Good luck with your scholarship application!
