Application Instructions Foreign Student Online Application 25 26
Application Instructions Foreign Student Online Application 25 26
Application Instructions Foreign Student Online Application 25 26
Application: https://apply.iie.org/ffsp2025
Contents
General Information ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
Creating Your Online Account ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Managing Your Application .......................................................................................................................................... 6
Preliminary Questions .................................................................................................................................................. 7
Country Information..................................................................................................................................................... 8
Personal Information.................................................................................................................................................... 9
Contact Information ................................................................................................................................................... 10
Academic & Professional Information ....................................................................................................................... 11
Curriculum Vitae/Resume ...................................................................................................................................... 11
Academic Background ............................................................................................................................................ 11
Professional Experience ......................................................................................................................................... 12
Awards and Recognitions ....................................................................................................................................... 13
Experience Abroad ................................................................................................................................................. 14
Academic Materials .................................................................................................................................................... 16
Language Skills............................................................................................................................................................ 17
English Language Proficiency ................................................................................................................................. 17
Additional Language Skills ...................................................................................................................................... 17
Test Scores.................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Score Reports ............................................................................................................................................................. 18
Plagiarism Agreement ................................................................................................................................................ 19
Study Plan ................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Intended Grant Period............................................................................................................................................ 19
Study/Research Objective ...................................................................................................................................... 19
Personal Statement ................................................................................................................................................ 20
Writing Sample ....................................................................................................................................................... 20
Letter of Invitation ................................................................................................................................................. 20
University Preferences ........................................................................................................................................... 20
Authorization of Release of Information................................................................................................................ 21
Grant and Travel Plans ............................................................................................................................................... 22
Financial Information ............................................................................................................................................. 22
Family Funds........................................................................................................................................................... 22
Expected Additional Funding ................................................................................................................................. 22
Passport/Travel Document and Dependents ......................................................................................................... 23
Additional Information ............................................................................................................................................... 23
Recommendations ..................................................................................................................................................... 24
Signature .................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Review ........................................................................................................................................................................ 26
The application is supported by all modern browsers. We highly recommend that you use a current
version of Google Chrome, which supports Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms.
To complete your application correctly, please answer all questions completely and carefully. Review
these additional tips:
• Use upper and lower-case letters (e.g. John Smith). Avoid using all capital letters (e.g. JOHN
SMITH). Do not use special characters, such as accent marks.
• You can copy and paste information into all text boxes.
• Limit your responses to the space provided in all text boxes.
• Prepare required documents and save them in PDF format. It is highly recommended that to
preserve any formatting and special characters in your documents, you upload them in PDF
format.
• Some questions are “required.” They are marked with an asterisk (*). You will not be able to
submit your application until all required items are complete.
2. Enter your email address, first name, last name, and select your date of birth (Month-Date-Year)
from the drop-down menus. Your name must be entered exactly the way it appears (or will
appear) on your passport.
Note: Use an email address that you will be able to access for at least two years after
submitting your application. This is the email address you will use to log in to your application
account. We recommend you do NOT use a work email address if you will not have access to it
during your grant in the U.S.
3. Click Continue. You will receive an email from [email protected] confirming that you have started
the application. The email will include a temporary PIN. Follow the instructions in the email to
activate your account using the temporary PIN.
4. You will be prompted to enter your pin and then create a password to complete login.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
1. Letters of recommendation will be submitted directly to Fulbright by the recommenders you
registered via your application.
2. Letters of recommendation and language evaluations may be submitted before or after you
submit the application.
3. If your recommender is unavailable, you will have the option to exclude the recommender and
add an alternative after you submit the application.
1. Select the country through which you are applying for the Fulbright grant from the drop-down
menu.
3. U.S. Citizenship, Dual Citizenship with the U.S. or Permanent Residency: select ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to
indicate your response.
a. Applicants cannot be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. to participate in the
Fulbright Foreign Student Program.
4. Select ‘Yes’, ‘No’, or ‘unsure’ to indicate if you are aware of, and meet, all program eligibility
requirements.
a. Please review the program eligibility requirements for the country through which you are
applying before proceeding.
5. Carefully review the Data Privacy information. If prompted, indicate your acceptance of data
privacy terms by selecting ‘Yes’ or ‘No’.
a. You will not be able to submit your application without indicating your agreement to the
Data Privacy terms.
7. Select ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to indicate whether you waive your right to review the information contained
in the evaluations submitted by recommenders on your behalf.
8. Click Continue to save your responses and advance to the next section.
Country Information
2. Note any country-specific and award-specific instructions for completing the rest of the
application, including:
a. Country website
b. Deadline information
c. Open application cycle
d. Additional required materials
1. Enter your name exactly as it appears on your passport. Only enter a preferred first name if it
is DIFFERENT than your legal name (e.g. Alex instead of Alexander).
2. If your name is recorded differently on any previous records, list the variation in the Name on
Previous Records section (e.g. maiden name).
3. The birthdate that you used to create your account will automatically appear. If you entered
this date incorrectly during your account creation, you may correct it now.
4. Enter your city of birth and select country of birth, sex (as it appears or will appear on your
passport or travel document), preferred gender identity, and marital status from the drop-
down menus provided.
6. Select your country of citizenship and country of residence from the drop-down menus
provided.
7. If applicable, enter your national identification number and any additional countries in which
you hold citizenship.
a. To select multiple countries, hold down the CTRL (PC) or Command (Mac) button
when selecting options.
8. Click Continue to save your responses and advance to the next section.
1. Select the country where you live from the drop-down list first when entering your permanent
address (i.e. physical address where you live).
a. Based on your country selection, the subsequent fields will change to match the address
format of that country.
b. Complete the remaining address fields. Do not use accents or special characters.
2. Select ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to indicate if your current mailing address (i.e. the address where you receive
mail) is the same as the permanent address you entered above. They do not have to be the same.
a. If you answer ‘No,’ then a second address section will appear where you may enter your
mailing address information.
b. If you answer ‘Yes’ to this question, proceed immediately to the next question.
3. Enter your contact numbers, including the country code. If the field turns red, please review the
numbers that you have entered to identify any errors.
a. To find the correct country code, click on the blue ‘country code’ link.
4. The email address used to create your account will appear in the primary email address field and
will not be editable. You may provide an Alternate/Secondary Email that can be used to contact
you if Fulbright Program Officers cannot reach you via your primary email address.
Note: All system-generated emails will continue to go to your primary email address.
5. Enter your home country emergency contract information. The individual(s) you list may be
contacted in the event of an emergency while you are participating in grant activities, including
any required travel for interviews in your home country.
a. When entering the address, choose the country first and the following fields will update
to match the address format of the selected country.
6. Entering emergency contact information in the United States is not required. If you have
emergency contact(s) in the United States at this time, please enter the appropriate information.
7. Click Continue to save your responses and advance to the next section.
Prepare and upload documents in PDF format as required (*). Note any page limits and ensure your
documents do not exceed page limits.
Curriculum Vitae/Resume
1. Upload your curriculum vitae/resumé in PDF format that does not exceed four (4) pages.
Note: If your file exceeds 4 pages, an error message will appear.
Academic Background
2. List all post-secondary educational institutions you have attended for credit-bearing coursework,
in reverse chronological order (going backwards in time), including any in which you might be
presently enrolled. Do not include any short-term certificate programs, which should be noted on
your CV/Resume. You MUST include any education institutions you are currently attending (even
if you have not yet completed your educational program) and estimated date of
graduation/completion.
3. To add additional entries for post-secondary educational institutions, click Add New Academic
Background and follow the bulleted instructions above.
Professional Experience
4. List your current professional affiliation or employer and any relevant previous professional
experience by clicking Add New Professional Experience under Position Title.
a. Choose the role which most closely corresponds to your current role and/or relevant
previous professional work experience from the drop-down menu
b. Enter position title (e.g. Director, Assistant Director, etc.) or type of work (e.g. accounting)
c. Enter the name of your employer
5. If you have more than one current position and/or relevant previous professional experience,
click Add New Professional Experience and follow the instructions above.
6. Enter a list of the following items into the text boxes provided (all text boxes have a 250-word
limit). If you do not have anything to add, leave text boxes blank:
a. Any current or previous scholarships and/or fellowships awarded to you (include the
source or sponsor, amount, where held and duration)
b. Any academic honors and prizes that you have received (include any titles and/or dates)
c. Any books, articles, and/or thesis published by you, particularly in your proposed field of
study (include the title, place, and date of publication)
d. Any teaching experience (current or previous positions); this is especially relevant for PhD
candidates and candidates in the field of education
e. Any research you have completed or in which you are currently involved
f. Any memberships in professional organizations, or licensing obtained by a professional
7. List any travel, study or residency you have had abroad (in any country other than your own) for
more than one month. This can include time overseas for education, research, business,
vacation, etc.
a. Click Add New Experience Abroad
b. Select the country in which you spent your professional travel and/or residence abroad
from the drop-down menu provided
c. Select the start and end dates (Month-Year format) of you travel/residency
d. Enter the purpose of your travel abroad
e. Click Save
8. If you have more than one trip abroad to enter, click Add New Experience Abroad again, and
follow the bulleted instructions until all entries have been saved.
9. Select ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to indicate if you have previously entered the United States on a J-1 or J-2 visa
a. If ‘Yes’, you are required to select the J category of sponsorship from the list and upload a
copy of your previous DS-2019
10. Select ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to indicate if you have previously been awarded a Fulbright grant.
a. If ‘Yes’, you are required to list the grant(s):
Select the number of previous Fulbright grants you would like to add
Select the Fulbright award type from the drop-down menu provided (e.g.,
11. Click Continue to save your responses and advance to the next section.
This section collects copies of your unofficial transcripts and/or diplomas. Please consult the country-
specific guidance provided in the application to determine what documents you should upload in this
section.
If required, or if no additional guidance is provided, please upload scans of all available transcripts and
diplomas from post-secondary institutions you have attended.
1. Select the corresponding institution from the list of institutions you previously entered.
2. Review the institution information (which you provided on the previous page). If this information
is incorrect, you can edit the information directly in the popup box.
a. If you do not see an institution that you attended below, you may either return to the
Academic & Professional Information page and update your academic background or add
the institution by clicking the "Add Institution" link.
3. Select Choose File and locate the desired file on your computer. Click Open.
a. You may upload transcripts/diplomas as a multi-page documents or upload single page
documents. PDF, JPEC, and TIFF image files are all accepted.
5. Click Continue to save your responses and advance to the next section.
2. Rate your English language proficiency in Reading, Writing, and Speaking. Select Native,
Advanced, Intermediate, Beginner or No Ability from the drop-down menus as appropriate.
3. Select the number of additional languages that you would like to include that may be of use for
your project or study plans.
4. Select the language you are reporting from the drop-down menu and rate your proficiency in
Reading, Writing, and Speaking. Select Native, Advanced, Intermediate, Beginner or No Ability
from the drop-down menus as appropriate.
5. Click Continue to save your responses and advance to the next section.
This section collects information about standardized test scores that you have taken or will take in the
future. Standardized tests include TOEFL, Duolingo, GRE, GMAT, IELTS, MCAT and LSAT. Standardized
test scores are often required for admission to U.S. institutions.
3. Select the test date from the drop-down menu (Month-Day-Year format).
a. If you have not yet taken the test, enter the date that you are registered for the test.
4. Enter your test scores, if you have the results from the test.
5. Click Save. Repeat these steps for all applicable standardized tests.
6. Click Continue to save your responses and advance to the next section.
Score Reports
1. If you enter test scores, you will be redirected to the Score Reports section, where you will
upload copies of your available score reports.
a. Click Choose File
b. Locate and select the file that you previously saved to your computer
c. Click Open
d. Click Upload to complete the file upload
Study Plan
This section collects information about your proposed plan of study in the U.S. Please carefully review
country-specific guidance to determine if you must submit any additional documentation.
2. Select the most appropriate major academic discipline and primary specialization from the
drop-down menus.
a. Some fields, such as Arts and Architecture, will trigger a message that you are required to
upload portfolio materials as part of your application. You will be able to upload materials
on the next page.
3. Enter a brief description of the field in which you plan to specialize in the United States in the
text box.
Study/Research Objective
6. Upload a copy of your study/research objective. Please write a clear and detailed description of
your study/research objectives and provide your reasons for wanting to pursue them. This
statement is an essential part of your application and is required. Do NOT mention specific U.S.
universities at which you would like to study.
a. Click Choose File
b. Locate and select the file that you previously saved to your computer
c. Click Open
d. Click Upload to complete the file upload
7. Upload a copy of your personal statement. Your personal statement should be a narrative
statement describing how you have achieved your current goals. Do not mention specific U.S.
universities at which you would like to study. This is a required document.
a. Click Choose File
b. Locate and select the file that you previously saved to your computer
c. Click Open
d. Click Upload to complete the file upload
Writing Sample
8. Upload writing sample. This is required for all PhD (Doctoral) applicants. Select Master’s fields
may also require a writing sample. If no specific guidance is provided in the country instructions,
and you are not a PhD applicant, then this field is recommended, but not required.
a. Click Choose File
b. Locate and select the file that you previously saved to your computer
c. Click Open
d. Click Upload to complete the file upload
Letter of Invitation
9. Upload a letter of invitation from a U.S. institution, if your intended degree objective is Visiting
Student Researcher and you have received one. This is NOT a requirement.
e. Click Choose File
f. Locate and select the file that you previously saved to your computer
g. Click Open
h. Click Upload to complete the file upload
University Preferences
10. List up to four (4) institutions at which you would like to study in the U.S. in priority order.
Include specific departments and/or programs and provide specific reasons for your choice. If
you have been in contact with professors, please provide names and email and/or phone
contacts for each one.
Note: There is no guarantee that your application will be sent to the institutions that you list.
Applications are made on your behalf to programs that provide a good ‘academic fit’ based on
your study plans and your competitiveness.
*If you have previously applied or intend to apply to a U.S. Institution, please complete this section.
Otherwise, move to the Authorization of Release of Information.
11. Select the number of U.S. institutions to which you have applied from the drop down menu:
a. Enter name of institution
b. Enter specific name of department
c. Select the date you applied for the institution (Month-Day-Year format)
d. Enter the term you applied for
e. Enter year you applied for
f. Select the result of your application from the drop down menu
g. Select ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to indicate if you are still interested in pursuing this program
12. Type your full name into the space provided to indicate your authorization of release of the
information you have provided in this application.
13. Click Continue to save your responses and advance to the next section.
Family Funds
1. Enter your parent(s) and spouse/legal partner’s occupations in the corresponding boxes.
2. Enter the total amount your family can provide for your first year of study in the U.S. (in
USD).
3. Enter the total amount you can provide from your own funds for your first year of study in
the U.S. (in USD).
4. Select ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to indicate if you have been awarded or expect to receive financial
assistance from a university or institution in your home country while in the U.S., or funding
from any other sources.
a. If ‘Yes’, select the number of other sources of funding you expect to receive
Enter Source Description (e.g., NSF grant)
Estimated Amount (in USD)
The Other Funds Total field will automatically update based on the amounts
provided above
5. Indicate if you are planning to apply for, or have applied for and/or received, other sources of
funding such as a fellowship, assistantship, or other educational grant or loan from another
organization, government or educational institution. Include funding title, source, period of
funding, and amount of funding for which you are applying, and if/how this project relates to
Fulbright project. If additional funding is received after Fulbright application is submitted,
please update Fulbright administration. Maximum 1000 characters.
6. Select ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to indicate whether the same amount of funding you listed above in
7. Select ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to indicate if you have travel funds available and can pay for your round-
trip travel to the United States if necessary.
a. If ‘Yes’, enter the amount of travel funding available
b. If ‘No’, move to the next section
9. Select the number of dependents you intend to have accompany you to the U.S. (select 0 if
you do not have dependents or your dependents will not accompany you to the U.S.).
a. Enter required information for each dependent, including relationship to you, name,
and intended length of stay in the U.S. (in number of months)
b. Enter information for how you will provide for your dependents during your time in
the U.S. in the text box
10. Click Continue to save your responses and advance to the next section.
Additional Information
Use this section to upload any required additional documentation per your country-specific
guidance.
Click Continue to save your responses and advance to the next section.
Once you register your recommenders, they will receive an automatic email with instructions on
completing the online recommendation form. You can track the status of recommendations, send
reminders, and add/delete recommenders through this system before and after submission of your
application. Letters of recommendation must be submitted directly by your recommenders either
via the online application or emailed directly by your recommenders to your Fulbright Program
Office.
Certify that the information you provided in the application is true and complete by typing your full
legal name in the Signature Box:
Review
The application will review the responses entered and will display any incomplete questions and
required attachments that are missing.
• If no errors appear, then your application is ready for submission.
• If any errors appear, correct or complete these sections and return to the Review section to
determine if your application is ready for submission.