Expand your academic horizons: Apply now for a Fulbright Scholarship

Expand your academic horizons: Apply now for a Fulbright Scholarship

Students at FernUniversität in Hagen have an exciting opportunity to broaden their academic horizons: applications are now open for the prestigious Fulbright Germany scholarships, supporting study and research stays in the United States for the 2025/26 academic year.

Who Can Apply?

The Fulbright Germany scholarships are aimed at high-achieving students and early-career academics from all disciplines who are enrolled at German universities or universities of applied sciences.  The programme is open to those who wish to spend a semester or a full academic year at a US university, either as part of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or for research purposes. The initiative particularly encourages applications from individuals who have not yet had the chance to spend extended periods in the United States, as well as from groups traditionally under-represented in transatlantic academic exchange.

Selection Criteria

Fulbright seeks candidates who demonstrate:

• Outstanding academic achievement
• Strong motivation and engagement in academic and cultural exchange
• Potential to contribute to mutual understanding between Germany and the USA

The programme is committed to equal opportunity and educational equity, and actively encourages applications from first-generation students and those who finance their studies independently.

What Does the Scholarship Offer?

• Financial support for study or research at a US university
• Access to a vast alumni network and cultural exchange opportunities
• Support for both individual study plans and participation in Fulbright-organised summer programmes

Programmes include:

• Study Scholarships for Master’s students (application deadline: 2 September 2025)
• Summer Study Programmes for Bachelor’s students, including topics such as entrepreneurship, sustainability, and intercultural communication
• Travel Grants for the academic year 2026/27 (applications open from 1 November 2025)

Online nformation session: Wednesday 8 July 2025

To help prospective applicants prepare their submissions and learn more about the scholarship, Fulbright Germany is hosting an online information event on Tuesday, 8 July 2025, from 12:00 to 13:30 (CEST). This live Q&A session will provide detailed guidance on the application process, eligibility criteria, and the benefits of the programme. It is an excellent chance to ask questions directly to Fulbright representatives.

Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/R9Zws4_PQta8MN6cCEBicw

Online Information session with US network universities: Thursday 10 July 2025

Get to know the network universities and receive valuable information about the study programmes on offer locally. Time: 16:00 – 18:00 (CEST).

Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GMYPh6O5QSe5cKKfqUnU3A

For more information on how to apply for a Fulbright scholarship, visit the website linked here: https://fulbright.de/stipendien/stipendien-fuer-deutsche-im-ueberblick/studieren-in-den-usa.