The U.S. Embassy in Beirut is pleased to announce the opening of the 2024–2025 Fulbright Foreign Student Program competition. The Fulbright Program enables Lebanese students to pursue graduate-level study in the United States of America. Participants will also have a unique opportunity to experience life in the United States and share Lebanon’s unique culture and traditions with Americans. Participants are chosen through an open, merit-based competition in which leadership potential, academic excellence, and the ability to adjust to life in the United States are all considered. Once accepted into the Fulbright Program, every Fulbrighter becomes part of a global network of engaged and dedicated Fulbright alumni.

Benefits Provided by The Fulbright Program

• tuition and required fees for graduate study in the United States;
• books, equipment, and travel allowances;
• monthly stipend for accommodations and meals;
• supplemental health and accident insurance coverage plan;
• opportunities to participate in Fulbright Enrichment Programs.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be Lebanese citizens or hold the Special Travel Document for Palestinian Refugees issued by the Lebanese Government.
• Applicants must reside in Lebanon throughout the application, selection, and placement process.
• Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution at the time of the program start date.
• Applicants must have a strong academic background.
• Applicants must be proficient in English and/or able to attend a Long-Term English (LTE) program prior to the start of the study program.
• Applicants applying for an MBA degree, must have 2 years of professional work experience.
• Preference is given to students who have little or no previous experience studying or living in the United States.
• Persons of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
• Master’s programs with a clinical studies component, such as medicine and nursing, are not permitted.
• U.S. citizens or green card holders are not eligible to apply.

Application Process

• The online application is available at https://apply.iie.org/ffsp2024/.
• Applications will be accepted in most fields of study, including humanities, social sciences, sciences, technology, and engineering. However, master’s programs with a clinical studies component, such as medicine and nursing, are not permitted.
• Applications and materials must be submitted through the online system.

Documents to Submit

• official academic transcripts;
• TOEFL or IELTS scores if available;
• an up-to-date CV detailing all prior education and work experience;
• three letters of reference, in English;
• a personal statement, in English, up to 600 words in length;
• a study/research objective essay, in English, related to the field of study.

Important Notes

• Selected candidates should be available for interviews in Beirut during June 2023.
• Fulbright students are subject to the 212e home-country physical presence requirement, which requires students to return to Lebanon for a cumulative period of 2 years prior to being eligible for certain U.S. visa categories.
• For more details, please visit the U.S. Department of State Consular Affairs website.

The deadline to submit your application is May 2, 2023.