Innovators.
Trailblazers.
Fulbrighters.

Actions, Insights, and Opportunities
Since its inception in 1946, over 400,000 people from all backgrounds—recent graduates, teachers, scientists and researchers, artists, and more—have participated in the Fulbright Program to help them better understand and advance ideas in the world we share.
What impact will you make?
Mutual understanding starts with personal connections. (Hartigan with drum)

“From time to time we take a detour that results in a life-changing experience…Fulbright, for me, was one of those times.”

“Fulbright was a great opportunity for me to expand my international scientific work and made me feel more comfortable pursuing opportunities abroad.”

Fulbrighters are bright, bold, and action-oriented.

“Fulbright gave me the time and freedom [to build] friendships that will last a lifetime and experiences that committed me to storytelling.”

Cultural exchange creates opportunities to share ideas and gain new perspectives.

“As a teacher on Fulbright, I learned how to use technology to help me teach more efficiently and help students learn a language more effectively.” (Essarraoui in center)

History
Connecting a Complex and Changing World
In 1946, in the aftermath of World War II, President Harry S. Truman signed legislation into law to establish the Fulbright Program, an international academic exchange program with an ambitious goal—to increase mutual understanding, and support friendly and peaceful relations between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.
The Fulbright Program now operates in 160 countries and has provided over 400,000 students, scholars, teachers, artists, and professionals of all backgrounds and in all fields the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research, exchange ideas, and contribute to finding solutions to complex global challenges. This timeline represents some of the significant milestones in the Fulbright Program’s history. Check back to see more entries, which will be posted throughout 2021.
U.S. to Kiribati, 2017

Alumni
Fulbright Alumni: Lasting Legacies
Thailand to U.S., 2019

In the Media
Recent News
Discover Fulbright Program news and updates.
Fulbright Partners with National Park Service to Strengthen Exchanges
Fulbright and the National Park Service signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), increasing environmental and cultural awareness worldwide.
Fulbright Program Celebrates 75th Anniversary in 2021
Read more about the Fulbright Program’s 75th anniversary celebration in DipNote, the U.S. Department of State’s official blog.
The Fulbright Program’s 2020 Year in Review
Take a look back at the program’s highlights and milestones in an unprecedented year.
The 2019-20 Fulbright-National Geographic Fellows Share their Stories
Now back from the field, the four 2019-20 Fulbright-National Geographic Storytelling Fellows share their research and photos.
2021 Events & Activities
Organizations around the world are celebrating Fulbright's 75th Anniversary.
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Egypt to U.S., 2019
