Fulbright Foreign Student Program 2025 – 2026

Scholarships to work toward your Master’s or PhD studies in the United States. The following opportunities are available:

• Visiting Student Researcher (VSR): VSRs conduct one year’s research at a U.S. institution toward their South African PhD studies. Current National Research Foundation (NRF) funded students are encouraged to apply.
• MA/PhD: Post-graduate students may apply for scholarships toward Master’s or Doctoral degrees. Scholarships are awarded for up to two years toward one degree – Master’s or Doctoral (renewable each year).

Eligibility:

• Be a South African citizen or a permanent resident (minimum 5 years).
• For Non-Degree (Visiting Student Researcher) application: Must be registered for a PhD with a South African university.
• Have a four-year Bachelor’s degree, BTech degree or a three-year
• Bachelor’s degree plus honors year when applying for Master’s.
• Have a Master’s degree when applying for a Doctoral degree.

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