Discover Fulbright Scholarship 2026-2027 to study Master's degree in the US

The Fulbright Scholarship is a highly competitive scholarship program. In order to find young Vietnamese researchers and talents, each year there are 20 full scholarships awarded based on the academic capacity and achievements of the candidates. Started in 1946, more than 600 Vietnamese students have been selected to participate in this program.

The Fulbright Scholarship will fully fund the cost of students pursuing graduate programs, young professionals. The Fulbright Scholarship gives you the opportunity to study in the U.S. for a 1-year Master's degree in any field except Medicine and Pharmacy.

This full scholarship program includes:

• Tuition fees and incidental expenses

• All monthly living expenses

• Round-trip airfare to the U.S.

• Health insurance when studying at the school.

Which students can participate in the Fulbright scholarship program? You need to meet the following criteria:

• Be a Vietnamese citizen (without dual citizenship)

• Have at least one undergraduate degree

• Have at least two years of post-graduation work experience as of the time of application

• Have a minimum TOEFL iBT foreign language certificate of 79 points, IELTS minimum 6.5 or PTE-Academic minimum 58 or Duolingo 105 minimum validity

The Fulbright Scholarship Program funds most fields of social sciences and humanities, including:

• Project Manager/ American Literary Education Program

• Environmental Studies in Psychology

• Agricultural Economics

• IT Management / Public Administration Information Systems

• Anthropology Public Policy Journalism

• Linguistic/Literary Architecture

• Public Health

• Art/Film Studies

• Law

• Social Work

• Business (all sectors)

• Library of Sociological Sciences

• Communication Linguistics/ Language Teaching

• Urban/Community Planning

• Philosophical Development Studies

• Economic

• Political Science

If you want to apply for the Fulbright Scholarship Program, you need to keep the following process in mind:

What to prepare and what to keep in mind Please follow these steps to apply for the Fulbright Full Scholarship:

Step 1: Download the Registration Guide and read it carefully before starting the registration

Step 2: Complete the online application form at: https://apply.iie.org/ffsp2023/

The application must be submitted before the deadline, including:

• Curriculum vitae

• 1 Application

• 2 essays (stating your academic goals and why you deserve the scholarship)

• 3 letters of recommendation

• Transcripts and qualifications (for each level listed in the application)

• Certification of TOEFL iBT or IELTS results

Note: if you don't provide enough of the required documents, your application will be automatically rejected.

Application deadline: before 5:00 PM on April 1, 2025 (Vietnam time).

Further reading:

https://vn.usembassy.govc/education-culture/fulbright-program-vietnam/vietnamese-student-program/ (see SELECTION CRITERIA)

1. How many letters of recommendation are required for a scholarship application?

For each student, the school will require you to submit at least 2 letters of recommendation: 1 academic letter written by a professor or lecturer at your university. The rest of the letter will be professional comments written by your superiors or colleagues.

When applying for Fulbright, many students usually only ask for letters of recommendation from their faculty. However, in addition to special academic qualities, schools in the U.S. place great emphasis on your work experience and career development goals in the future. Therefore, ask more colleagues or people who understand your development at work to write a letter of recommendation.

2. What criteria does the Council usually base on to select candidates?

Your study objectives plans and goals for the future are the criteria for the board to make a decision on whether to choose you or not.

You need to be able to convince yourself that the job you are doing and the profession you want to study will help you in the future.

You need to show your own leadership qualities. How do you lead yourself through challenges? If you encounter difficulties in life, how will you overcome them, how will you rise?

In addition, the Fulbright Scholarship also seeks candidates who can become cultural ambassadors to help both the United States and Vietnam understand each other better.

3. What do you need to prepare for the interview?

When applying and attending the interview, you need to pay attention to research the Fulbright Scholarship carefully and remember the information listed in your application, because the interviewer will ask a lot of questions about your application and essay. Besides, update practical information about your major and life knowledge.

During the interview, choose polite attire, arrive on time, and interact honestly with the interviewer. When the interview is like a page-changer, you can ask the interviewer questions to understand more about the other person's interests and positions.

4. Are there any strings attached to the Fulbright Scholarship?

The Fulbright Scholarship does not have any strings attached to international students. However, there is one condition you need to comply with, which is the visa regulations of the US government.

When you receive any U.S. Government scholarship to study, you will be granted a J-1 visa. This visa will require international students to return to their home country for 2 years before they can apply for an immigrant or work visa in the United States. You can go to other countries to continue working, but you still owe 2 years to return to your home country before you can apply for a work visa or citizenship in the United States.

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Through the above information, we hope you have understood the process as well as the application requirements when applying for the Fulbright Scholarship. And don't forget to learn the secrets from your predecessors so that the interview process can take place most successfully and smoothly.

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