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Fulbright U.S. Student Program
A year abroad teaching English, conducting research, or pursuing graduate study
Grade Level:
Rising Seniors, Graduating Seniors & Alums
2026 Campus Deadline:
August 30, 11:59 pm Eastern
2026 Final Submission Deadline:
October 4, 11:59 pm Eastern
Summary
The Fulbright Scholarship funds U.S. citizens and nationals to spend one year abroad conducting research, pursuing graduate study, or teaching English.
Rising seniors, graduating seniors, and alums (without a MA or PhD) are eligible to apply. W&M Graduate students should contact the Graduate Writing & Communications Center for assistance.
Selection criteria for a Fulbright Scholarship are quality and feasibility of the project, candidate's relevant skills & preparation, and project's contribution to the Fulbright mission.
Learn more about the Fulbright U.S. Student Program including how to get started with the application, eligibility requirements, types of awards, and factors in selection.
Campus Nomination & Submission Process
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Campus Deadline: Upload a completed application to the Fulbright portal by 11:59 pm EST on Sunday, August 30th
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Final Submission Deadline: Upload a final application to the Fulbright portal by 11:59 pm EST on Sunday, October 4th
The application is accessed, edited, and submitted via the Fulbright’s online application portal.
Your Fulbright application, including all supporting materials (such as letters of recommendation and foreign language evaluations) must be uploaded by the campus deadline.
Reminder: It is your responsibility to tell your recommendation writers that they will have to upload their letters to the Fulbright portal by the campus deadline of August 30. Guidance for study/research recommendation writers and for ETA recommendation writers is available on Fulbright's website.
Applicants who meet the campus deadline will participate in a campus interview to receive feedback on their application materials. This interview will also help us prepare a W&M endorsement letter that will be attached to your application. Interviews will take place during the month of September.
You will be able to edit your application materials after your campus interview and before the final submission deadline. We will unlock your application in the Fulbright system after you have completed your campus interview. You must upload your revised application to the Fulbright portal by the final submission deadline on Sunday, October 4th by 11:59 pm Eastern.
Deadlines and Timeline:
- Spring semester: Fulbright application will open in late March or early April.
- August 30th by 11:59 pm Eastern: Your complete application, three letters of recommendation, and foreign language evaluations must be submitted in the Fulbright's online application portal by this deadline to participate in the campus review process.
- September: Campus interviews take place.
- October 4th by 11:59 pm Eastern: Final submission deadline for students.
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October 6th by 5:00 pm Eastern: National deadline for the University.
Endorsements: William & Mary is not limited in the number of applicants it can endorse.