Scholarship
Fulbright Foreign Student Program
This program provides funding for Timorese students to pursue master's degrees at higher education institutions in the United States. The scholarship covers up to two years of graduate study.
About this scholarship
Fulbright Foreign Student Program is offered by U.S. Department of State for study in Timor-Leste at master level. The award is valued at Full funding for up to two years, provided as full ride support. Funding is awarded for a single cycle and is not listed as renewable.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as full ride funding. Applicants selected receive Full funding for up to two years. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master level. Nationality requirements apply: Timor-Leste.
Eligibility
Must be a citizen of Timor-Leste, meet specific academic requirements for U.S. graduate programs, and not be an employee of a U.S. government agency.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-04-30. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master
Nationality requirements
Timor-Leste
Funding basis
Merit-based
Key details
- Provider
- U.S. Department of State
- Country
- Timor-Leste
- Award
- Full funding for up to two years
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master
- Nationality
- Timor-Leste
- Deadline
- 2026-04-30
- Renewable
- No
- Verified by Eternity
- Not yet verified
- Last verified
- 2026-08-29
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
View official scholarship sourceLast verified 2026-08-29