Fulbright US Student Program

About Fulbright

The Fulbright Program was established in 1946 as a bold investment in global peace and American prosperity through educational and cultural exchange. Since then, the Fulbright Program has provided nearly 450,000 students, scholars, scientists, professionals, teachers, and artists with life-changing opportunities to study, conduct research, and teach in over 160 countries and territories around the world.

What Is The Fulbright US Student Program?

The Fulbright US Student Program expands perspectives through academic and professional advancement and cross-cultural dialogue. Fulbright finds solutions to complex global issues and creates connections in a changing world. In partnership with more than 140 countries worldwide, the Fulbright US Student Program offers unparalleled opportunities to advance knowledge and innovation across all academic disciplines. Awards are available to passionate and accomplished graduating college seniors, graduate students, and young professionals from all backgrounds. Program participants pursue graduate study, conduct research, or teach English abroad.

Grant lengths and dates vary by award. Please consult the specific award description for details.

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) administers the Program under policy guidelines established by the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FFSB) in close coordination with binational commissions and foundations in 49 countries, U.S. embassies in more than 100 other countries, and cooperating agencies in the United States.

Please visit https://fulbrightprogram.org/about/ for a complete overview of the Fulbright Program.

Fulbright US Student Program at CUNY BA

As of 2010, CUNY Baccalaureate students and recent alumni can apply through CUNY Baccalaureate, or through their home college. Kate McPherson serves as the Fulbright Program Adviser.

CUNY BA Fulbright US Student Award Recipients

  • James Kogan, 2025 (Bulgaria, Study/Research)
  • Noam Gal, 2023 (Israel, Study/Research)
  • Amna Azeem, 2019 (Bulgaria, English Teaching Assistantship)
  • Jawad Rashid, 2018 (Moldova, Study/Research)
  • Michael B. Clark, 2017 (Kenya, Study/Research)
  • Shahrukh Khan, 2017 (India, Study/Research)
  • Jessica Khaimova, 2017 (UK, Study/Research)
  • Zhong 'Linda' Lin, 2016 (Spain, English Teaching Assistantship)
  • Alyssa Blumenthal, 2015 (Sweden, Study/Research)
  • Hogai Aryoubi, 2015 (Turkey, English Teaching Assistantship)
  • William Cheung, 2014 (Germany, English Teaching Assistantship)
  • Mariya Tuchinskaya, 2014 (Bulgaria, English Teaching Assistantship)
  • Russell Barlow, 2013 (Germany, Study/Research)
  • Jaimie Stettin, 2013 (France, English Teaching Assistantship)
  • Joshua Trinidad, 2013 (Colombia, English Teaching Assistantship)
  • George Vourderis, 2012 (South Korea, Study/Research)
  • Julia Szendro, 2011 (Hungary, Study/Research)
  • Keisha Toms, 2005 (Yemen, Study/Research)
  • Stephanie Trudeau, 2005 (Italy, Study/Research)
  • Cecilie Finkelstein, 2003 (Norway, Study/Research)
  • Daisy Rosenblum, 1999 (Mexico, Study/Research)
  • Michael Mueller, 1996 (Cyprus, Study/Research)

Other CUNY BA Fulbright Award Recipients

  • Kayhan Irani, 2012 (India, Fulbright-Nehru Program)
  • Easter Wood, 2011 (Nigeria, Fulbright-Hays Project)