Freedom 250
Fulbright is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with stories of distinguished Fulbrighters who have showcased American excellence, innovation, and culture around the world.
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The Enduring Legacy of the Declaration of Independence
As the nation marks the Declaration’s 250th anniversary, Fulbright alumnus Michael Auslin examines the cultural significance of America’s founding document.
Fifteen Fulbrighters Selected as 2026 Guggenheim Fellows
The Fulbrighters join a distinguished cohort of visionary artists, authors, and innovators across disciplines in the Guggenheim Foundation’s 101st class of fellows, selected based on outstanding career achievements and exceptional contributions in their respective fields.
National Archives Turns to Master Papermaker to Safeguard the Declaration of Independence
Timothy Barrett’s Fulbright in Japan helped preserve America’s founding documents for future generations.
An American Idea: Historian Explains how Yellowstone Inspired National Parks Around the World
At Boğaziçi University in Istanbul, American Faisal Husain taught about how the United States pioneered the idea of national parks and how that model of preserving wild spaces spread to Türkiye.
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The Fulbright Program awards approximately 9,000 merit-based scholarships in the United States and more than 160 countries every year to accomplished students, scholars, teachers, artists, and professionals of all backgrounds and fields. Fulbrighters study, teach, conduct research, exchange ideas, and contribute to finding solutions to complex global challenges.
Thailand to U.S., 2019
About
The Fulbright Program is the flagship international academic exchange program sponsored by the United States Government. Fulbright was founded in 1946 with an ambitious goal—to increase mutual understanding and support friendly and peaceful relations between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. Led by the U.S. Government in partnership with more than 160 countries worldwide, Fulbright offers an expansive suite of life-changing international academic and cultural exchange opportunities. Learn more about the Fulbright’s administration, funding, policies, and history.
Egypt to U.S., 2019
Fulbright certainly embodies this philosophy of doing interesting and important and impactful work, but also making sure that you share that work with other people.
U.S. to Malaysia and Ecuador, 2016
Fulbright Alumni: Lasting Legacies
More than 400,000 Fulbrighters have made an impact on their communities and the world.
Harrison “Jack” Schmitt
Astronaut
U.S. Student to Norway, 1957
For me, the Fulbright experience clearly shaped the broad framework of my life.
Christopher Tin
Grammy-award Winning Composer and Musician
U.S. Fulbrighter to UK
[Fulbright] gave me opportunities on two continents to further my professional career.
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
Award-winning Playwright
U.S. Fulbrighter to Germany
Fulbright is where I was born as a writer.
Sophie V. Vandebroek
Technology Executive, Electrical Engineer
Foreign Student from Belgium, 1986
I was always striving to be part of a brilliant community of people I could learn from.