# FY 2027 Fulbright Scholar Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dfop0018696-fy-2027-fulbright-scholar-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362828

> Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs offered grants of up to $8.7 million (at least $8.7 million) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on August 14, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DFOP0018696 |
| Agency | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 14, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $8.7 million |
| Award floor | $8.7 million |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.401 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Please see full announcement.

## What the grant funds

The Fulbright U.S. and Visiting Scholar Programs annually provide approximately 970 awards to U.S. scholars and professionals to lecture and/or conduct research overseas and approximately 1,025 awards to visiting (non-U.S.) scholars to lecture and/or conduct research in the United States. In addition to the core U.S. and Visiting Scholar Program components, the agreement also includes, but is not limited to, the Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program (S-I-R); Global Scholars Program; International Education Administrator Seminars (IEA) seminars; Fulbright Outreach Lecturing Fund (OLF); research-based, cohort programs to address priority policy areas; and other special awards that align with U.S. government priorities. Please read the Notice of Funding Opportunity and POGI for additional details.

## Questions people ask

### Is DFOP0018696 still open?

No. It closed on August 14, 2026.

### Who can apply for FY 2027 Fulbright Scholar Program?

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs accepted applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for FY 2027 Fulbright Scholar Program?

Closed August 14, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $8.7 million each.

### Who has won Academic Exchange Programs - Scholars grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Institute of International Education Inc, World Learning Inc., University of Montana. The program made 43 awards worth $173 million in that time.