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Fulbright 2027 UAE Details
The US Embassy has announced details for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program 2027, inviting applications from students across the United Arab Emirates.
The article describes the Fulbright Foreign Student Program as a flagship international academic exchange initiative sponsored by the US government that operates in partnership with more than 160 countries worldwide.
Organisers say the programme offers participants—often described as the "best and brightest" from their home societies—the opportunity to study or conduct research in the United States for one year or longer at US universities or other accredited educational institutions.
The programme offers funding for tuition and other required fees, a monthly stipend to cover reasonable costs of living, and a limited health coverage plan for the duration of the programme.
UAE applicant eligibility rules
The article states applicants must be citizens of or permanent residents holding a passport with Khulasat Al-Qayd from the United Arab Emirates and must be residing in the UAE throughout the process from application to placement.
Applicants must have a US-equivalent bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and be proficient in English or able to attend a Long-Term English (LTE) program before the academic programme begins.
The article invites applicants in fields including the humanities, social science, science, technology and engineering, and non-clinical programmes such as public health and nursing.
However, the article also states that graduates in clinical studies such as medicine and nursing are not permitted.
This presents an ambiguity in the article about whether nursing applicants are eligible, and the article does not resolve that contradiction.
Application requirements and deadlines
The article lists required documents for submission: original academic transcripts and their certified translations; TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores (if available); a resume; three letters of recommendation; a personal statement up to 600 words; and a study or research objective statement.
Applicants must also provide an Emirates ID or passport with Khulasat Al-Qayd and proof of degree completion or a copy of the diploma.
Applications are open till June 1st, 2026 and should be submitted online.
Selected candidates must be available for interviews in Dubai or Abu Dhabi during the month of July 2026.
Interested candidates can apply at apply.iie.org/ffsp2027 and visit the Amideast website for more information.