U.S. Embassy in Singapore

FULBRIGHT STUDENT AWARD FOR GRADUATE STUDY IN THE U.S. 2027-2028

FULBRIGHT STUDENT AWARD FOR GRADUATE STUDY IN THE U.S. 2027-2028

The Fulbright Singapore Student Program: A one-year grant for graduate study in the United States  

The Public Diplomacy Section, U.S. Embassy Singapore, is pleased to announce the 2027-2028 annual competition for Fulbright grants for Singapore citizens and Singaporean permanent residents (PRs) to study in the United States.  

Program Objectives  

The program operates as an open competition based on individual merit.  The objective of the grant is to enable the recipient to pursue a particular field of study and contribute to promoting better understanding between the United States and Singapore.  Upon returning to Singapore, Fulbrighters are expected to continue their role in building bridges of understanding, directly or indirectly, between the two countries through their professional and personal activities. 
  

Fields of Study  

Priority will be given to proposals that clearly align with U.S. foreign policy objectives and demonstrate how the proposed research relates to a safer, stronger, and more prosperous United States through international partnership.  Proposed topics should be policy-relevant, forward-looking, and connected to practical opportunities to advance cooperation, economic resilience, or technological development.

Areas of particular interest include:

• National and international security, including critical infrastructure protection, maritime security, cybersecurity, space security, and risks associated with emerging technologies

• Combatting transnational crime

• Energy security and energy transition

• Innovation and technological development, including applications across sectors such as healthcare

• Economic competitiveness and supply chain resilience

• Geopolitical and strategic dynamics in the region, including great power competition

• All awards are subject to budget appropriations from the United States Government.  Grants are for the 2027-2028 academic year (September to May).  Graduate study must begin in the Fall of 2027.  The award includes economy return airfare on an American carrier.  

One-Year Graduate Study Grants  

For the 2027-2028 academic year, only a limited number of partial grants will be available (depending on funding availability).  These grants are intended for a one-year master’s degree program or the first year of study for a master’s program for individuals who meet the following criteria:  

• Applicants must be Singaporean citizens or Singaporean permanent residents.  
• Leadership potential with exceptional promise and demonstrated involvement in community outreach.  
• Evidence of motivation and commitment to graduate study.  
• Outstanding academic records and preparation in the chosen field.  
• High level of English verbal and written fluency.  
• Good health – while no written report is required to apply, a candidate is required to submit a health report and obtain medical clearance before becoming a grantee.  
• Applicants between 25 – 35 years of age at the time of application preferred.  
• Preference is given to those with little or no experience in the United States. 
    

Individuals who are not eligible for a Fulbright grant:  

• Individuals who are currently studying, researching or lecturing at American universities.  
• Individuals who intend to pursue an internship, residency, or research at a U.S. school of medicine or dentistry.  
• Individuals who are currently living or working in the United States, or who have had extensive recent experience in the United States. 
    

Application Procedure and Competition Schedule  

• March 16, 2026 – Competition opens.  
• April 30, 2026 – Deadline for preliminary applications.  If you meet the above criteria and are interested in the objectives of the Fulbright program, please email a copy of your curriculum vitae and a one-page statement of interest in the program as it relates to your proposed course of study to SingaporeFulbright@state.gov by this date.  After preliminary review, applicants who meet basic requirements and whose proposals are relevant to programs as outlined above will be sent program application forms.  
• June 30, 2026 – Deadline for submission of completed Fulbright application forms.  
• July 2026 – Interview of shortlisted candidates.  
• August 2026 – Notification of candidacy by Embassy.  
• August 2026 – Following notification by the Embassy, selected candidates must register for TOEFL and, GRE/ and GMAT.  Singaporean applicants on the Fulbright program are required to submit TOEFL test scores for graduate school applications in the United States.  
• December 2026 – Notification of candidacy by Fulbright Scholarship Board, Washington D.C.  
• March/April 2027 – University responses.  
• August 2027– Departure for the United States.

History  

This flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Government is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.  With this goal in mind, the Fulbright Program has provided more than 400,000 participants with the opportunity to exchange ideas and observe each other’s cultures and political and economic institutions. 
  

The Fulbright Program was established in 1946 under legislation introduced by the late Senator J. William Fulbright of Arkansas and is administered by the Department of State and the Institute of International Education (IIE). 

For more information contact:

Public Diplomacy Section
U.S. Embassy Singapore
27 Napier Road
Singapore 258508
Email: SingaporeFulbright@state.gov