If you're an Egyptian student interested in pursuing a master's degree in the United States, this is the opportunity for you. In this article, we'll explain in detail the Fulbright Program for Egyptian Students, its benefits, and the application steps.
The Fulbright Egyptian Student Program 2026-2027 is a fully-funded scholarship for Egyptian students. This scholarship is available for master's studies at American universities. It covers travel allowance, financial aid, health insurance, university tuition fees, and other benefits.
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The Bilateral Fulbright Commission in Egypt was established in 1949 and is the oldest and largest Fulbright program in the Arab world. It was established by a protocol between the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the U.S. Department of State.
Scholarship Summary
- Study level: Master's
- Institution(s): Universities in the United States of America
- Study in: United States of America
- Focus Areas of Opportunity: See list below
- Program duration: two years
- Deadline: May 31, 2026 (opens in February)
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Courses offered
All fields are eligible. (Does not include clinical studies or direct contact with patients.)
- agricultural and rural development
- Communications/Press
- economic development
- Educational Administration, Planning and Policy
- Finance and Banking
- Higher Education Administration
- Human Resources Management
- Law and Human Rights
- Natural Resources, Environmental Policy, and Climate Change
- Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration
- Public Health Policy and Management
- Drug abuse education, treatment and prevention
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
- Technology Policy and Management
- Urban and Regional Planning
Scholarship Coverage
The Fulbright Egyptian Student Program offers beneficiaries the following benefits:
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- Travel allowance
- Scholarship, health benefits coverage
- University tuition fees and other allowances.
Eligibility criteria
To qualify for the Fulbright Egyptian Student Program, a candidate must meet all of the following requirements:
- Required language: English
- Eligible countries: Egypt. Egyptian nationality. Holders of a US green card and/or US passport are not eligible.
- Applicants must be residing in Egypt throughout the application, selection and appointment process and prior to departure.
- Bachelor's degree. A minimum grade of "Good" is required for applicants in American Studies and the Humanities and Social Sciences. A minimum grade of "Very Good" is required for applicants in the Sciences.
- Proof of English language proficiency. Applicants must submit a score report from only one of the following tests: (See the table below for approved testing centers).
- TOEFL ITP Test – Minimum score required is 550
- TOEFL iBT Test – Minimum score required is 80
- IELTS Academic or General Training Test - minimum overall score of 6.5 (no score required for each section)
- Students applying to medicine, veterinary medicine, nursing, and dentistry should be aware that their master's programs cannot include clinical studies or direct contact with patients.
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How to apply for the Fulbright Program for Egyptian Students?
(1) You will need to create a Fulbright account here to begin your online application.
(2) As part of your online application, you will need to submit the following documents:
- Copies of certificates and transcripts for all post-secondary degrees in English
- Three letters of recommendation
- English Proficiency Test
- A scanned copy of the original valid national ID card
Website
To learn more about the Fulbright Egyptian Student Program, please visit the official website: