Fulbright
Fulbright
Fulbright Program
The Fulbright Program, administered by the United States Department of State and Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, is an international educational exchange program seeking to increase mutual understanding and support friendly and peaceful relations between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. Fulbright awards approximately 8,000 grants annually to recent graduates, young professionals, master’s and doctoral candidates, and college and university faculty to become scholars.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2025-2026 Fulbright Foreign Student Program and the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program.
Visit the Fulbright Program’s interactive map on the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs website to learn about the programs offered in your country and how to apply to the Fulbright Foreign Student Program.
Please see the Core Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program website for more details about that program.
For information on Postdoctoral opportunities with the Fulbright U.S. Scholar program, visit their catalog of awards.
For additional information please see www.cies.org/about-us/what-fulbright.
Fulbright International Scholars
Each year some 800 faculty and professionals from around the world receive Fulbright Scholar grants for advanced research and university lecturing in the United States. Individual grants are available to scholars from over 155 countries. Individuals who meet the eligibility requirements apply for grants through the Fulbright Commission/Foundation or the public affairs section of the U.S. embassy in their home countries.
Individual Fulbright grants are available for scholars from selected countries to conduct research, lecture, or pursue combined lecturing and research in the United States. Under the Visiting Fulbright Scholar Program, scholars apply in their home country for Fulbright awards. To determine if your home country participates in the program and/or deadlines, please contact your country’s Fulbright Commission or the public affairs section of the U.S. embassy.
For additional information please see https://cies.org/non-us-scholars.
List of Awardees
2024-2025
- Angela Requena, Public Health, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas Peru
2023-2024
- Tugba Kamali Arslantas, Education, Aksaray University, Turkey
- Mukhbira Kolilova, Economics, Khujand Polytechnic Institute of Tajik Technical University, Tajikistan
2022-2023
- Ahmed F M Abdalaal, Computer Science, University College of Applied Sciences, Gaza
- Lathi Agreement Jotia, Education, University of Botswana, Botswana
- Furqan Shaukat, Engineering, University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila, Pakistan
2022-2020
- No awardees due to COVID-19.
2019-2020
- Gisele de Lorena Diniz Chavez, Engineering, Federal University of Espirito Santo, Brazil
- Iara Christina Silva Barroca, Literature, Federal University of Vicosa, Brazil
2018-2019
- Fuzuli Aliyev, Business, Baku Engineering University, Azerbaijan
- Syed Muhammad Anwar, Electrical Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila, Pakistan
- Hudayar Cihan, Psychology, Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University, Turkey
- Maya Lubenova Tcholakova, Social Work, South-West University, Bulgaria
2017-2018
- Mohammed Saad M Alkhtani, Engineering, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
- Ouayl Chadli, Mathematics, Ibn Zohr University, Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, Morocco
- Elhadji Samba Diop, Mathematics, University of Thies, Senegal
- Abdelhamid Iratni, Engineering, University of Bordj Bou Arreridj, Algeria
- Michael Christophe Molinari, Physical Sciences, University of Reims Champagne Ardenne, France
2016-2017
- Elvin Alirzayev, Economics, Qafqaz University, Azerbaijan
- Nezar Hassan M Khdary, Material Sciences, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia
2015-2016
- Jaroslaw Jarzabek, Political Science, University of Wroclaw, Poland
2014-2015
- Adil El Bourichi, Computer Science, Ibn Tofail University, Morocco
- Marek Wroblewski, Economics, University of Wroclaw, Poland
2013-2000
- Augustina Schenone, Chemistry, University of El Litoral, Argentina (2013)
- Olga Tsurtsumia, Materials Engineering, Georgian Technical University, Georgia (2012)
- Bruno Bousquet, Physics, University of Bordeaux, France (2011)
- Orde Munro, Chemistry, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (2011)
- Huseyin Dogan, Psychology, Meliksah University, Turkey (2011)
- Elfred Lewis, Engineering, University of Limerick, Ireland (2008)
- Zeinab Mansour, Mathematics, Cairo University, Egypt (2008)
- Shakila Mushtaq, Biology, University of Agriculture, Pakistan (2005)
- Kamal Benchekroun, Mathematics, National Institute of Statistics and Applied Economics, Morocco (2004)
- Derek Chadee, Psychology, University of West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago (2003)
- Aurel Burciu, Economics, Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava, Romania (2002)
- Abdul Baloch, Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan (2001)
- Ryszard Bialecki, Engineering, Silesian Technical University, Poland (2000)
- Hartly Marshall-Alleyne, Arts, Barbados Community College, Barbados (2000)
- Sudarsan Nanda, Mathematics, Indian Institute of Technology, India (2000)
Fulbright U.S. Students
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants for students to conduct a study or research project or engage in an English Teaching Assistantship during one academic year (8-10 months) in a country outside the United States. Candidates for the grant must demonstrate the capacity for independent study or research, together with a general knowledge of the history, culture, and current events of the countries to which they are applying. They should not have extensive experience abroad (excluding recent undergraduate study abroad), especially in the country of application. The program offers about 1,700 awards annually.
For additional information please see us.fulbrightonline.org/about/fulbright-us-student-program.
List of Awardees
2024
Graduate Students
- Lora Tuzzolino, English, South Korea
Undergraduate Students
- Christina Bertrand, English, Brazil
- Olivia Bitcon, Open Research, Germany
- Irene Corona, English, Mexico
- Taylor Haycock, English, Germany
- Channah Lohman, English, South Korea
- Cristina Maldonado, English, South Korea
- Mär Martinez, Open Research, Turkey
- Parker Smith, English, South Korea
- Anna Tam, English, Taiwan
- Isabeau Tyndall, English, Germany
2023
Graduate Students
- Casey Corrigan, English, Taiwan
Undergraduate Students
- Megan Absher, English, Romania
- Sophie Brockell, English, Spain
- Noah Cabarcas, English, Brazil
- Harrison Crawford, English, Indonesia
- Eliana Jacobs, English, Taiwan
- Lilliana Ramos, English, Spain
2022
Graduate Students
- Henri Hodge, English, Brazil
- Antonio Losavio, English, Israel
Undergraduate Students
- Isabella Castro, English, Belgium
- Carolyn Mitchell, English, Kyrgyzstan
- Madeleine Smith, English/Music, Taiwan
2021
No travel due to COVID.
2020
Graduate Students
- Nicholas Cox, Optics, Spain
- Joshua Forer, Physics, France
- Jenika Katz, Hospitality, Scotland
Undergraduate Students
- Emily Bom, English, Bulgaria
- Khadejah Khan, English Literature, Malaysia
- Rayner Seavey, English, South Korea
- Zachary Stein, Aerospace, Germany
- Irene Tanner, Research, Germany
- Abigail Weiss, English, Spain
2019
Undergraduate Students
- Alexis Jahncke, English Literature, Montenegro
- Haley Lehew, English, South Korea
- Evan Rosato, Studio Art, Belgium
- Noa Tann, English, Brazil
- Paige Timmerman, English, South Korea
2018
Graduate Students
- La Toya Crittenden, French, South Korea
Undergraduate Students
- Estefania Bohorquez, Civil Engineering, Germany
- Kristine Carlos, Anthropology, India
- Linda Rossmann, Mechanical Engineering, Germany
- Corin Staves, Civil Engineering, Germany
- Virginia Vaquez, English, Brazil
2017
Undergraduate Students
- Alyssa Bayless, English, Malaysia
- Erica Falkenhausen, English, Moldova
- Amanda Mayer, English, Bulgaria
2016
Graduate Students
- David Morton, Research, Belgium
- Kenyana Terry, English, Slovak Republic
Undergraduate Students
- Amanda Fleming, English, Vietnam
- Gabrielle Goodloe, English, South Korea
- Emily Cadet, English, Malaysia
2015
Graduate Students
- Aleksandra Ilona Krawczyk, English, Poland
Undergraduate Students
- Andrea Rachel, English, Kazakhstan
- Tara Lynne Langford, English Russia
- Amy Lynn Crawford, English, Spain
- Diane Thu Lieu, English, Vietnam
- Rachel Brock, English, Kenya
- Irina Pidberejna, English, Russia
- Paris Fathi, English, Bulgaria
- Adam Taha, English, Turkey
2014
Graduate Students
- Albert Manero, Engineering, Germany
- Rose Tran, English, Malaysia
- Michelle Quinones-Rico, English, Brazil
Undergraduate Students
- Christopher Szczerba, English, Taiwan
2013
Graduate Students
- Joseph Figel, Ecology, Colombia
- Sarah Miwa Parker, English, Indonesia
- Ame Elizabeth Proietti, English Turkey
- Anna Denisenko, English, Malaysia
Undergraduate Students
- Amanda Welborn, English, South Korea
- Mary-Kate Murphy, English, Taiwan
- Paige Symone Brice, English, Germany
Before 2012
Graduate Students
- Joy Griffin, English, Argentina
- Abdul Mukati, Speech, Pakistan
Undergraduate Students
- Steven Kobosko, Engineering, Switzerland
- Jennifer Bencivenga, English, Germany
- Katherine Brooks, English, Spain
- Tristan Reiniers, English, South Korea
- Jessica Blackburn, English, Germany
- Brittany Camp, English, South Korea
Fulbright International Students
More than 1,800 new International Fulbright Fellows enter U.S. academic programs each year. International students apply for Fulbright Fellowships in their home countries through the Fulbright Commission/Foundation or U.S. Embassy. The Institute of International Education (IIE) arranges academic placement for most Fulbright nominees and supervises participants during their stay in the United States.
Visit the Fulbright Foreign Student Program for program eligibility and selection procedures as they vary widely by country.
Find specific information about the Fulbright Program in your home country, including eligibility requirements and application guidelines.
List of Awardees
2024
- Sarah Al Asmar, Public Policy, Lebanon
- Onokhuu Batbayar, Electrical Engineering, Mongolia
- Fabricio Alejandro Casco Arzamendia, Optics and Photonics, Paraguay
- Dashdorj Jamsranjav, Health Administration, Mongolia
- Glacier Faith Christina Ramkissoon, Materials Science and Engineering, Trinidad and Tobago
- Varun Moonan Singh, Civil Engineering, Trinidad and Tobago
- Anhelina Svitlychna, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Ukraine
- Wahyu Sumarno, Education, Indonesia
- Ngoc Hoa Tran, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Vietnam
- Andri Wardita, Electrical Engineering, Indonesia
2023
- Gustavo Arturo Estribi Lipero, Computer Science, Panama
- Kristina Galitsina, Applied Sociology, Russia
- Rochana Prih Hastuti, Computer Science, Indonesia
- Mukhtar Hussain, Computer Science, Pakistan
- Sornsiri Munsayaphom, Civil Engineering, Laos
- Mohammad Sadiq Nasiry, Cyber Security and Privacy, Afghanistan
- Shanza Nusrat, Materials Science and Engineering, Pakistan
- Tsogjavkhlan Obdayar, Computer Science, Mongolia
- Abdur Rafay Saleem, Computer Science, Pakistan
2022
- Monica Dominique Del Carmen De Puy Conte, Interactive Entertainment, Panama
- Siti Hajaroh, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Indonesia
- Muhammad Asad Haider, Civil Engineering, Pakistan
- Naw Eh Thaw, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Myanmar
2021
- Adeel Yousaf, Engineering, Pakistan
- Felix Niklas Kurt Richter, Aerospace, Germany
- Kalis Slumba, Physics, Latvia
- Rafael Ivan Hurtado Valdivieso, Environmental Sciences, Columbia
- Rodrigo Vena Garcia, Computer Science, Bolivia
- Tamur Tohver, Theater, Estonia
2020
- Aleenah Khan, Computer Science, Pakistan
- Andres Garcia Sierra, Allied Health, Columbia
- Endah Setya Ningsih, TESOL, Indonesia
- Laura Fernando Macamo, Biology, Mozambique
- Leaford Henderson, Physical Sciences, Jamaica
- Lismawati Lapasi, Education, Indonesia
- Maged Gamal Helmy Elshatory, Computer Science, Egypt
- Momal Ijaz, Computer Sciences, Pakistan
- Randall Pandohie, Computer Sciences, Trinidad and Tobago
- Richard Manjong Ndifor, Education, Cameroon
- Svetlana Deolinda Lucemo, Engineering, Angola
- Sousana Shohdy Thabit Ekladious, Psychology, Egypt
- Xavier Caddle, Computer Science, Barbados
2019
- Maryam Ali, Communications, Bahrain
- Ali Abbas, Computer Science MS, Iraq
- Syed Hammad Ahmed, Computer Science PhD, Pakistan
- Sarah Bey, Hospitality Management MS, Algeria
- Pablo Fernando Cargnelutti, Computer Science MS, Argentina
- Ayesha Enayet, Computer Science PhD, Pakistan
- Sabaina Haroon, Computer Engineering MS, Pakistan
- Hanae Hmimid, Digital Media MA, Morocco
- Min Ko, Environmental Engineering MS, Burma (Myanmar)
- Marlon Koci, Anthropology MA, Albania
- Anamaria Morales Alvarez, Biomedical Sciences PhD, Colombia
- Mehran Rasheed, Optics and Photonics PhD, Pakistan
- Paula Veronica Santana, Education PhD, Mathematics Education Track, Dominican Republic
- Faishal Wahiddun, Computer Science MS, Indonesia
2018
- Edwin Davidson, Nanotechnology, Panama
- Nathalia Diaz Vallejo, Materials Science, Colombia
- Pamela Figueroa Penaranda, Interactive Entertainment, Bolivia
- Minerva Fatimae Hildalgo Ventolero, Biomedical Sciences, Phillippines
- Joshua, Environmental Engineering, Indonesia
- Muhammad Junaid Khan, Computer Science, Pakistan
- Anita Kirkovska, Computer Science, Macedonia
- Rulan Kulliev, Aerospace Engineering, Ukraine
- Ali Adil Lashari, Aerospace Engineering, Pakistan
- Irina Lediaeva, Computer Science, Russia
- Jeevan Samuel, Data Analytics, South Africa
- Muhammad Mubtasim Bin Tariq, Mechanical Engineering, Pakistan
- Boniesta Zulandha Melani, Education-TESOL, Indonesia
2017
- Kamran Ali, Computer Science, Pakistan
- Deddy Amrand, Education-TESOL, Indonesia
- Rina Kurniawati, Hospitality Management, Indonesia
- Muhammad Hasan Maqbool, Computer Science, Pakistan
- Rafael Pereira Brochado, Interactive Entertainment, Portugal
- Daniel Reyes Lopez, Interactive Entertainment, El Salvador
- Veronica Lorena Urgiles Penafiel, Biology, Ecuador
- Daren Watson, Mechanical Engineering, Jamaica
2016
- Yasmine Abdellatif, Nanotechnology, Egypt
- Aissa Ben Zayed, Interactive Entertainment, Tunisia
- Tatiana Rusu, Communications, Moldova
- Ekaterina Shteinberg, Materials Science and Engineering, Russia
2014
- Amad Ul Hassen, Computer Engineering, Pakistan
- Edgar Gutierrez Franco, Industrial Engineering, Colombia
- Muhammad Waqas Shabbir, Physics, Pakistan
- Gonzalo Augusto Cucho Pdin, Computer Science, Peru
- Gustavo David Stahlein, Conservation Biology, Brazil
2013
- Alfonso Ballestas Barrientos, Chemistry, Venezuela
- Rey Raul Francis Coaguila Quiquia, Computer Science, Peru
2012
- Andres Norberto Vargas Gonzalez, Computer Science, Ecuador
- Kondwani Msowoya, Civil Engineering, Malawi
- Maria Garcia Velasquez, Film, Ecuador
- William Meja Lanza, Industrial Engineering, Nicaragua
2011
- Amara Tariq, Computer Science, Pakistan
- Maria Garcis Velasquez, Film, Ecuador
- William Meja Lanza, Industrial Engineering, Nicaragua
2010
- Muhammad Ali, Computer Science, Pakistan
- Muhammad Amjad, Computer Science, Pakistan
- Marcus Seidel, Optics, Germany
2009
- Lina Sanchez Clavijo, Conservation Biology, Colombia
- Yang Zhang, Computer Science, China
- Patricio Cubillos Vallejos, Physics, Chile
Fulbright UCF Scholars
The Core Fulbright Scholar Program offers nearly 500 teaching, research, or combination teaching/research awards in over 125 countries. Opportunities are available for college and university faculty and administrators, professionals, artists, journalists, scientists, lawyers, independent scholars, and others. In addition, to several new program models designed to meet the changing needs of U.S. academics and professionals, Fulbright offers more opportunities for flexible, multi-country grants.
For additional information please see www.cies.org/program/core-fulbright-us-scholar-program.
List of Awardees
2024-2025
- Karen Biraimah, Education, South Africa
- Su-I Hou, Public Health, Finland
- Beatriz Otero Jimenez, Biology, Madagascar
- Christina Torres, Language, Spain
2023-2024
- Karin Chumbimuni-Torres, Chemistry, Peru
- Elizabeth Kritzer, Film, Colombia
- Boyd Lindsley, Communications, Germany
- Michele Regalla, Education, Spain
2022-2023
- Craig Crossley, Business, Finland
- Wesley Dierdorff, Visual Arts, Brazil
- Huaixiang Tan, Theatre, India
2021-2022
- Naim Kapucu, Public Policy, Australia
- Jascintha Lindo, Nursing, Bahamas
2020-2021
- Yara Asi, Public Health, West Bank
- Scott Waring, Education, Czech Republic
2019-2020
- No travel due to COVID-19.
2018-2019
- Craig Crossley, Public Administration, Ireland
- Matthew Mosher, Arts, Austria
2017-2018
- Yoon Ki Choi, Accounting/Finance, South Korea
- Wingyan Chung, Information Sciences/Systems, Hong Kong
- Kevin Meehan, Literature, Barbados
- Adem Ozoglu, History, Turkey
- Keri Watson, Art History, China
2016-2017
- Dean Cleavenger, Public Administration, Romania
- Aleksander Dimitrovski, Engineering, Kosovo
- Vyacheslav Kokoulin, Physics, Austria
- Ann Miller, Communications, Kenya
- Philip Peters, Film/Cinema Studies, India
- Martin Richardson, Physics, France
- Michele Upvall, Nursing, Thailand
Before 2015
- Thomas Bryer, Public Administration, Lithuania (2015)
- Kathleen DeGuzman, Education, South Korea (2015)
- Denise Young, Social Work, Japan (2015)
- Karen Biraimah, Education, Namibia (2014), (2008-Kenya), (1993-Malaysia)
- Po-Ju Chen, Business, Austria (2014), (2012-Denmark)
- Keith Kovach, Arts, Austria (2014)
- Ann Miller, Communications, Uganda (2014)
- Thomas Brewer, Education, Iceland (2013)
- Eric Hoffman, Biology, Brazil (2013)
- Ady Milman, Business, Austria (2013)
- Christopher Cook, Humanities, Germany (2012)
- Huaixiang Tan, Arts, India (2012)
- John Weishampel, Physical Sciences, Germany (2012), (2005-Canada)
- Steve Collins, Journalism, Kenya (2011)
- Charles Negy, Social Sciences, El Salvador (2011)
- Annabelle Conroy, Political Science, Bolivia (2010)
- Humberto Campins, Physics, Spain (2008)
- Elfed Lewis, Engineering, Ireland (2008)
- Zeinab Mansour, Mathematics, Egypt (2008)
- Kelley Melendez, Education, Germany (2008)
- Luis Rabelo, Engineering, Panama (2008)
- Carol Saunders, Business, Austria (2008)
- Kenneth Reynolds, Sociology, Russia (2007)
- Rachid Bendriss, Education, Germany (2006)
- Olga Pustovalova, American Studies, Russia (2006)
- Kathryn Seidel, American Literature, Japan (2006)
- Benjamin Abramowitz, Business Administration, Ukraine (2005)
- H.G. Parsa, Business Administration, India (2005)
- Rosalind Beiler, American History, Germany (2003)
- Houman Sadri, Political Science, Kuwait (2002, 2000)
- Husain Kassim, Philosophy, Austria (2002), (1988-Germany)
- Luis Elias, Physics, Peru (1998)
- Avelino Gonzalez, Engineering, Costa Rica (1998)
- Gregory Hall, Political Science, Russia (1997)
- Larry Holt, Education, Lithuania (1997)
- Richard Adicks, Language and Literature. Zimbabwe (1997)
- Issa Batarseh, Engineering, Jordan (1997)
- Lokenath Debnath, Mathematics, India (1996)
- Gina Giovinco, Medical Sciences, Jordan (1996)
- Marian Price, American Literature, Germany (1994)
- Susan Anderson, Education, Lithuania (1993)
- Clarence Head, Environmental Sciences, Russia (1993)
- Michael Morris, Business, South Africa (1992)
- Suzanne Robertshaw, Linguistics, Bulgaria (1991)
- Duane Davis, Business Administration, Portugal (1991)
- Waltraud Morales, Political Science, Bolivia (1990)
- Paul Probyn, Education, United Kingdom (1990)
- Amar Mukherjee, Computer Science, India (1989)
- John Brennan, Education, Philippines (1989)
- David Jones, Anthropology, Japan (1987)
Contacts and Resources
Morgan Bauer
Director, Office of Prestigious Awards
opa.honors.ucf.edu/deadlines.aspx
Morgan.Bauer@ucf.edu
Karen Biraimah
Professor and Director
International and Special Programs
College of Community Innovation and Education
karen.biraimah@ucf.edu
Jennifer Parham
Sr. Assistant Dean, Admissions, Funding and Recruiting
College of Graduate Studies
graduate.ucf.edu/fulbright/
jennifer.parham@ucf.edu
John Weishampel
Interim Dean
College of Graduate Studies
graduate.ucf.edu/fulbright/
john.weishampel@ucf.edu
Office of Faculty Excellence
facultyexcellence.ucf.edu/fulbright
Resources
Fulbright Association
members.fulbright.org/page/chapters_choose/Chapter-Selection.htm
Fulbright Student Program Resources and Events
us.fulbrightonline.org/resources
US Scholar Program Application
facultyexcellence.ucf.edu/fulbright