Applications are currently being accepted for the Fulbright Bulgaria Graduate Study Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Fulbright Bulgaria Graduate Study Grant Program
The Fulbright Program Graduate Study Grant enables Bulgarian students to pursue Master’s or other graduate-level degrees at accredited universities in the United States.The program combines financial support, academic guidance, and international exposure to develop future global leaders.
Benefits of Fulbright Bulgaria Graduate Study Grant Program
- The financial package of the program includes a grant in the amount of up to $ 66 000, free vouchers for the required US standardized tests, free J-1 visa, free health insurance with coverage up to $ 100 000, and free round-trip flight ticket to the US.
Fulbright Bulgaria Graduate Study Grant Program Requirements
- Applicants must have Bulgarian citizenship. Green card holders and persons with dual (Bulgarian and US) citizenship are ineligible.
- Applicants must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree and be able to submit the official diploma by September 1, 2026.
- Evidence of English language proficiency (TOEFL, GRE/GMAT scores) is an advantage, however is not compulsory. Nominated candidates will receive free test vouchers if they have no valid results at the time of application.
- Applicants should be in sound health.
- Candidates already studying in the U.S. are ineligible for a Fulbright grant.
- Candidates who have resided in the United States for five or more consecutive years during the six-year period preceding the date of application are ineligible for a Fulbright grant.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
08 May, 2026
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