Fulbright Programs
“Fostering leadership, learning and empathy between cultures was and remains the purpose of the international scholarship program.” – Senator J. William Fulbright
IIE Rocky Mountain student supervision staff administers grants to approximately 550 international Fulbright students in a Rocky Mountain region, and an additional 150 students in the specialized Science & Technology Program. Most grantees are completing masters or PhD programs, but we also administer Fulbright grants for all undergraduate students from Africa. In addition to visa administration and advising, IIE Rocky Mountain coordinates an enrichment seminar each year for first year Fulbright grantees.
The Fulbright Program Overview
Since 1946, The Fulbright Program has supported educational exchanges that strengthen understanding and communications between the United States and over 155 nations. Sponsored by the United States Department of State, the Fulbright Program is an effective, prestigious form of public diplomacy and demonstrates the commitment of the United States to peaceful cooperation among nations. The program has enriched the lives of more than 279,500 men and women, 60 of whom have won Nobel Prizes for their work.
Foreign Fulbright Program
The foreign Fulbright program has brought some of the world's finest minds to U.S. campuses, and offers scores of future international leaders insight into U.S. society and values.
Science & Technology Program
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State sponsors the International Fulbright Science & Technology Award for Outstanding Foreign Students (Fulbright S&T) to provide exceptional foreign students with an opportunity to pursue Ph.D. study at top U.S. universities. Fulbright S&T is designed to be the most prestigious international scholarship in science and technology and to demonstrate the United States' commitment to welcoming top-notch future researchers and leaders to pursue serious scientific study and research at U.S. institutions. Grantees receive three years of funding from ECA followed by support from their U.S. host institution until the completion of Ph.D. programs.
Learn more about the Foreign Fulbright Program
U.S. Student Program
U.S. citizens who have studied, conducted research, and taught overseas as Fulbright Fellows have provided an essential international perspective to U.S. higher education, business, and government and have made an invaluable contribution to the understanding of the United States overseas. The U.S. Student Program is available to U.S. citizens currently enrolled at a U.S. institution of higher learning or those who have graduated from a U.S. institution of higher learning.
Learn more about the U.S. Student program and how to apply for a grant
Post Doctoral Opportunities
Post doctoral opportunities for both U.S. and non-U.S. citizens keep our country’s doors open to worldwide talent and develop educated global citizens at home.
Learn more about Post Doctoral Opportunities Program
