U.S. Embassy in Georgia - Fulbright Graduate Student Program 2026

📖 About the Program

The Fulbright Graduate Student Program is a prestigious U.S. exchange initiative supporting graduate education for citizens of eligible countries. It fosters cross-cultural understanding, academic achievement, and leadership development through fully funded study and research opportunities in the United States. Participants engage in rigorous academic programs while promoting cultural diplomacy.

🎁 Benefits

• Full financial support for students pursuing a master’s degree at a U.S. university in various fields, including business administration.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be citizens of Georgia or neutral travel document holders from Abkhazia, Georgia, or South Ossetia, Georgia.
• Have completed their undergraduate education.
• Be proficient in oral and written English at a level appropriate for study in the U.S.
• Be eligible for the J-1 visa, which requires grantees to return to Georgia for a minimum of two years at the end of the grant period.
• Receive a satisfactory medical clearance.
• Students who have already begun their studies in U.S. universities at the master’s level are not eligible.
• Persons holding permanent residence status (green card), dual citizenship with the U.S., or those seeking permanent residence in the United States are not eligible.

📅 Application Date and Process

Required Items for Online Application:

1. Three letters of reference – from instructors, professors, or work supervisors (recommenders should be registered through the online application).
2. Academic transcript(s) – copies of academic records and corresponding English translations from all post-secondary institutions.
3. Diploma(s) – copies of diploma(s) and corresponding English translations from all post-secondary institutions.
4. Curriculum vitae/resume – in PDF format, not exceeding 4 pages.

⏳ Application Deadline

01 July, 2026

🌐 Opportunity Application

For more details, visit the official program page on the U.S. Embassy in Georgia website.

• This program provides full financial support for students pursuing a master’s degree at a U.S. university in various fields, including business administration.