Fulbright Foreign Student Program 2027-2028

Fulbright Foreign Student Program 2027-2028: Apply for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program (Fulbright FSP)

Fulbright Foreign Students Program 2027-2028

The application deadline is Friday, March 2, 2026. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

The Public Diplomacy Section of U.S. Mission Ghana is pleased to announce the annual call for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program applications for the 2027/2028 academic year. The application deadline is Friday, March 20, 2026.

The Fulbright Foreign Student Program is funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE).

In Ghana, the Fulbright Foreign Student Program (FSP) focuses on the academic and professional development of staff, junior faculty, and administrators employed in the following types of institutions: tertiary, research, or government.This includes and is not limited to junior faculty, research assistants, assistant lecturers, technicians supporting classroom instruction, administrators, researchers, and lecturers. The Fulbright FSP grants up to two years of funding toward a master’s or doctoral degree in the United States.

Eligibility Criteria

Ghanaian citizen or permanent resident and currently residing in Ghana.
(Please note: Ghanaian nationals with dual citizenship from the U.S. are not eligible for the program.)
Employed at a tertiary, research, or governmental institution.
High prospect of receiving study leave from applicant’s employer.
Applicants must be in good health. Successful candidates will be asked to submit a Medical History and Examination Report.
Have one of the following academic degrees:
- When applying for a master’s degree: a 4-year Bachelor’s degree.
- When applying for a Doctorate degree: a Master’s degree.
Proficiency in English/successful TOEFL and GRE exams (TOEFL scores of 100 and above are competitive for individuals applying for graduate school in the U.S.).
National Service Personnel are not eligible.

Application and Instructions

The application and instructions can be found online .

Applicants should log onto the website, enter an e-mail address, and create a password. Please remember this password because it will be used throughout the application process.

Application Tips: Remember, your application is your ‘interview on paper’!

Thoroughly read the instructions preceding the application.
Check carefully for grammar and spelling mistakes.
Do not plagiarize.
Do not use capital letters (ALL CAPS) to complete the application or required essays except for typing acronyms.
PRO TIP: Formulate your application in a Word document. Ask a fellow scholar to review your application, then upload to the online form in the application portal.

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