U.S. Embassy in Madagascar Fulbright Foreign Student Program 2027-2028

📖 About the Program

The U.S. Embassy in Madagascar and Comoros is pleased to offer awards for full-time study towards a master’s degree at a higher education institution in the United States for the 2027-2028 academic year.

• Funding Duration: Limited to two years maximum.
• Awards are contingent upon:
  • Approval by the Fulbright Scholarship Board (FSB).
  • Availability of funds.
  • Successful academic placement.

🎁 Benefits

• The Fulbright Foreign Student Program operates in more than 160 countries worldwide.
• Approximately 4,000 foreign students receive Fulbright scholarships each year.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be citizens or nationals of Madagascar or the Union of the Comoros.
• Currently reside in their home country.
• Hold a Maîtrise, M2, or M-1 equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree.
• Have a full four-year academic qualification.
• Demonstrate strong English proficiency.
• Meet minimum scores in TOEFL or IELTS.
• Meet minimum scores in GRE or GMAT (as applicable).

📅 Application Date and Process

Deadline

Applications must be completed and submitted online before midnight, May 2, 2026.

Required Documents

The complete application must include:

1. Three letters of reference from university faculty attesting to the quality of the candidate’s university study and academic potential.
2. Digital copies of official transcripts for all previous and in-progress academic coursework.
   • If degrees and transcripts are not in English, official translations must be provided.
   • Official translations must be done by either a certified translator or the institution which originally issued the documents.
3. Standardized test scores:
   • TOEFL/IELTS, GRE/GMAT (or at least Duolingo Test score if available).

📌 Application Deadline

02 May, 2026

🌟 Ideal Candidate

The program seeks candidates who:

• Have a strong academic background.
• Demonstrate leadership potential.
• Possess excellent English proficiency.
• Are committed to contributing to their home country after completing their studies.

For more details, visit the official U.S. Embassy in Madagascar website or the application portal.

• The Fulbright Foreign Student Program operates in more than 160 countries worldwide. Approximately 4,000 foreign students receive Fulbright scholarships each year.