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Applications are currently being accepted for the U.S. Embassy South Africa Fulbright Foreign Student Program 2027-2028. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The South African Fulbright Foreign Student Program is a prestigious international scholarship that enables South African citizens and long-term permanent residents to pursue postgraduate education or doctoral research in the United States.Administered under the global Fulbright Program, this initiative focuses on academic excellence, cross-cultural exchange, and capacity building. It supports selected candidates through funding, institutional placement, and structured academic preparation.
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program provides comprehensive, structured support, not just tuition funding.
Support typically includes:
Tuition and academic fees (subject to placement)
Monthly living allowance
Health insurance coverage
Visa sponsorship and processing assistance
Pre-departure orientation in South Africa
Re-entry and reintegration support after return
This holistic support model ensures scholars are academically and personally prepared for study in the United States.
Citizenship and Residency Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
Be a South African citizen, or
Be a South African permanent resident with at least five years of permanent residency
The following applicants are not eligible:
Individuals residing in the United States at the time of application
Dual citizens holding U.S. citizenship
Academic Eligibility by Pathway
Eligibility depends on the chosen pathway;
Visiting Student Researcher (PhD):
Must be registered for a PhD at a South African university
Must remain registered locally for the full duration of the U.S. research stay
Master’s Degree Applicants:
Four-year bachelor’s degree, or
BTech degree, or
Three-year bachelor’s degree plus an honors degree
PhD Degree Applicants:
Must have completed a recognized master’s degree
Apply for U.S. Embassy South Africa Fulbright Foreign Student Program
