The Fulbright U.S. Student Program expands perspectives through academic and professional advancement and cross-cultural dialogue. Fulbright creates connections in a complex and changing world. In partnership with more than 140 countries worldwide, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers unparalleled opportunities in all academic disciplines to passionate and accomplished graduating college seniors, graduate students, and young professionals from all backgrounds. Program participants pursue graduate study, conduct research, or teach English abroad. 

Kosovo Award Types

1) English Teaching Assistant Award

2) Open Study/Research Award

Program Duration

9 Months. Grants will begin in October and end in June.

Eligibility

2026-2027 Competition is now closed. The 2027-2028 competition will open in Spring 2026. Please check back.

For any eligibility questions or concerns not answered in the program website, please reach out to fbstudent@iie.org for guidance.

Program Administration

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) administers the Program under policy guidelines established by the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FFSB) in close coordination with binational commissions and foundations in 49 countries, U.S. embassies in more than 100 other countries, and cooperating agencies in the United States. 

In Kosovo, the program is implemented as a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Embassy in Kosovo, and the Government of Kosovo, with administration supported by the United States–Kosovo Educational Exchange Board (USKEB).