If you are planning to study in Egypt with financial support, the Fulbright Egyptian Student Program is one of the best opportunities available for international students. This scholarship provides fully funded programs at Egyptian universities across a wide range of fields. In this article, we will explain everything you need to know about the Fulbright Egyptian Student Program, including its benefits, eligibility criteria, required documents, and a detailed step-by-step application process to help you apply successfully.
The Fulbright Egyptian Student Program 2026-2027 is a fully funded scholarship for Egyptian students. This scholarship is available for master’s studies at USA universities. This scholarship covers travel allowance, stipend, health benefits coverage, university tuition, and other allowances.
The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt was established in 1949 and is the oldest and largest Fulbright program in the Arab world. It was created through a protocol between the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the U.S. State Department.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Masters
- Institution(s): US Universities
- Study Destination: USA
- Opportunity Focus Areas: See list below
- Program Period: 2 years
- Deadline: May 31, 2026 (Open in February)
Courses Offered
All fields are eligible. (Not including clinical studies or direct contact with patients.)
- Agricultural and Rural Development
- Communications/Journalism
- Economic Development
- Educational Administration, Planning and Policy
- Finance and Banking
- Higher Education Administration
- Human Resource Management
- Law and Human Rights
- Natural Resources, Environmental Policy, and Climate Change
- Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration
- Public Health Policy and Management
- Substance Abuse Education, Treatment, and Prevention
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
- Technology Policy and Management
- Urban and Regional Planning
Scholarship Coverage
The Fulbright Egyptian Student Program provides the recipient with the following benefits:
- Travel allowance
- Stipend, Health benefits coverage
- University tuition and other allowances.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Fulbright Egyptian Student Program, a candidate must fulfill all of the following requirements:
- Required Language: English
- Eligible Countries: EGYPT. Egyptian citizenship. Holders of U.S. green cards and passports are ineligible.
- Applicants must be residing in Egypt throughout the application, selection, placement, and pre-departure processes.
- Bachelor’s degree. A minimum of “Good” is required for applicants specializing in American studies, humanities, and social sciences. For applicants in the sciences, a minimum of “Very Good” is required.
- Proof of English language proficiency. Applicants must submit a score report for only one of the following tests (refer to the table below for approved test centers):
- TOEFL ITP – minimum required score of 550
- TOEFL iBT – minimum required score of 80
- Academic or General IELTS – minimum overall score of 6.5 (no required score for each section)
- Students applying in the fields of medicine, veterinary medicine, nursing, and dentistry should be aware that their master’s programs cannot include clinical studies or direct contact with patients.
How to Apply for the Fulbright Egyptian Student Program?
(1) You will need to create an account on the Fulbright website from here to be able to start your online application.
(2) Within your online application, you will need to submit the following documents:
- Copies of certificates and transcripts for all post-secondary degrees in English
- Three Recommendation Letters
- English Proficiency Test
- Scanned copy of the original valid National ID
Website
To know more about the Fulbright Egyptian Student Program, please visit the official website: