Fulbright Foreign Student Program

Fulbright Foreign Student Program in Iraq

Applications open (preview)Deadline: December 25, 2026: Preview-only demonstration date

Applications are shown as open for design review.

This page lists what is specific to Iraq. The shared program overview, general eligibility and application steps are on the main Fulbright page.

Local eligibility

Must be a citizen of or permanent resident able to hold a passport from Iraq.
Must reside in Iraq throughout application, selection, nomination and placement.
U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents are not eligible.
Must hold a U.S.-equivalent bachelor's degree from an accredited institution by the program start date.
Must have a strong academic background.
A candidate who has resided in the United States for five or more consecutive years in the six years preceding application is ineligible.

Must be proficient in English or able to attend a Long-Term English (LTE) program before the academic program begins. TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores are submitted if available.

Applications are accepted in most fields, including the humanities, social sciences, science, technology and engineering.
Graduate programs involving clinical studies, such as medicine and nursing, are not permitted. Non-clinical public health and nursing administration are permitted.

Employees and consultants of Amideast, employees of U.S. missions who work for the U.S. Department of State or the former U.S. Agency for International Development, and their immediate family members are ineligible during employment and until one year after employment ends.
Employees of organizations responsible for nominating or selecting participants for exchange programs sponsored by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs are ineligible during and for one year after such employment, association or service.

Complete the application online. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Recipients must return to their country or territory of nomination for at least two years after completing the program.
Applicants needing a computer or internet connection to complete the application can use the Amideast advising center for free.
The Fulbright Program has zero tolerance for plagiarism. Applicants who plagiarize any part of the application may be immediately disqualified.
All submitted work should be your own original work. Copying content produced by generative AI directly into an application may negatively affect admission or affiliation decisions.

Last cycle: Virtual (Online), August 2026. Dates for the next cycle will be announced.

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