Fulbright Bulgaria Graduate Study Grant Program 2026

Deadline: May 08, 2026

masters

partially funded

Bulgaria

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

📖 About the 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

Participants of the Fulbright Bulgaria Graduate Study Grant Program will receive:

A grant of up to $66,000.
Free vouchers for required US standardized tests.
Free J-1 visa.
Free health insurance with coverage up to $100,000.
Free round-trip flight ticket to the United States.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Fulbright Bulgaria Graduate Study Grant Program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Bulgarian citizenship is required. Green card holders and individuals 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 but not compulsory. Nominated candidates will receive free test vouchers if they do not have valid results at the time of application.
Applicants should be in sound health.
Candidates already studying in the United States 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

Application Deadline: 08 May, 2026
Interested applicants can apply via the official application website.

🔗 Opportunity Application

For detailed information about the Fulbright Bulgaria Graduate Study Grant Program, visit the official program page.
To apply, visit the application portal.

This program is sponsored by Fulbright Bulgaria.

For further inquiries, please refer to the official Fulbright Bulgaria website or contact their support team.

Benefits

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.
Free round-trip flight ticket to the US.

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