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The Fulbright Program is a nationally competitive scholarship designed to increase mutual understanding between the U.S. and the world through intercultural exchange. Founded in 1946, the Fulbright Program provides grants to graduating seniors, graduate students, early career academics, faculty, and higher education administrators to teach English, study, work or conduct research abroad.
Fulbright Prep Course: Registration for Spring 2025 is Open
Registration for UC San Diego's Fulbright Preparation Course for Spring 2025 Quarter (CAT 98) is open! Students and recent alumni (up to 2 years post-graduation) interested in applying to a Fulbright award for the 2026-27 application cycle are encouraged to enroll in this 2-unit course designed to prepare students to submit a highly competitive application. The course will be held virtually Thursdays from 4-5:30 PM.
Call for Applications: 2026-27 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program
The 2026-27 Application Cycle for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program has begun! Explore more than 400 awards in 135+ countries for teaching, research and more! Find the award right for you and start your first step on your Fulbright journey today!
U.S. Student Program
For UC San Diego graduating seniors, graduate students, doctoral students and recent graduates.
U.S. Scholars Program
For UC San Diego faculty, doctoral students, Unit 18 lecturers, staff and postdocs.
Foreign Student Program
For international students who want to pursue a graduate degree at UC San Diego.
Foreign Scholar Program
For international academics and researchers who wish to come to UC San Diego.
Fulbright Association: San Diego Chapter
Fulbright alumni, current Fulbrighters in San Diego, and prospective applicants are encouraged to connect with the San Diego Fulbright Association. This is an active community of Fulbright alumni based in the greater San Diego area. The Fulbright Association organizes events, speaker series, networking opportunities and other activities to build connections that could lead to mentoring and professional growth opportunities. To learn more, sign up for the Fulbright Association's mailing list.
Congratulations Seda!
Fulbright Türkiye featured Lütfiye Seda Aydan in their annual newsletter through a piece she wrote about her experience thus far at UC San Diego. Read more about her Fulbright journey at UC San Diego!
UC Partnership with Fulbright Taiwan
Affiliates of UC campuses have a unique opportunity to apply for a Fulbright Taiwan English Teaching Flagship Award. This opportunity would allow TEFL educators and Fulbright ETA alumni an additional year to teach English in Taiwan. This is an exciting experience for those looking for more time overseas for culture immersion, professional growth, and teaching impact.
UC San Diego Fulbright Alumni
Former Fulbright student and scholar grantees are well-represented across UC San Diego's community of learning. Learn more about Fulbright alumni currently teaching and working on campus. If you are a Fulbright alumni, we want to know! If you completed a Fulbright during your tenure at UC San Diego or prior to coming to campus, visit this page with instructions on how to share your experience with us!
Diversity and Inclusion
A hallmark of the Fulbright Program has been its longstanding commitment to Diversity and Inclusion (D&I). The Program strives to ensure that Fulbright reflects and values the diversity of U.S. society and societies. Equally important to diversity is inclusion. Fulbright takes steps to ensure that the Program’s diverse participants have successful and rewarding exchange experiences.
At UC San Diego, the Fulbright Program is promoted in accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, including but not limited to Proposition 209 and the University of California Anti-Discrimination Policy; the University of California does not discriminate, or grant preferences, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and/or other protected categories.
