*There have been some changes to the application for the 25/26 cycle. Our office is reviewing these changes and will update our Fulbright Handbook (below) before summer. Our summer workshops will be revised to reflect the revised application requirements*
The Fulbright award funds research, study, and English teaching opportunities abroad in over 100 countries.
2025-2026 Deadlines:
Application launch: March 31, 2025
Preliminary application deadline: June 2, 2025
Internal application deadline: September 8, 2025
National deadline: October 7, 2025
Purpose:
The Fulbright Program seeks to promote cultural engagement and international understanding by funding grants for U.S. citizens to research, study, and teach English abroad.
Oxy Info Sessions and Resources:
Join the Oxy Fulbright Subscriber List to receive important information and reminders to attend Fulbright Workshops hosted by our office.
Fulbright 101: Basics Info Session
Tues, Feb 25, 10-11am: Zoom Recording here
Fulbright: Choosing Program and Countries Info Session
Thurs, March 27, 10am-11am: Zoom Recording here
Fulbright Research: Tools for Finding and Contacting an Affiliation
Thurs, April 3, 10am-11am: Zoom Recording here
The Oxy Fulbright Handbook has a detailed application timeline and tips for applying
Oxy's spring 2024 Fulbright Info Session (recording)
Oxy's spring 2024 Choosing Fulbright Countries and Programs Info Session (recording)
April 2024 Fellowships Alumni Panel sharing their experiences as applicants and grantees, featuring two Fulbright winners!
June 2021 Panel of Oxy Fulbright Alumni discussing their experiences as applicants and grantees
Eligibility:
In order to apply, a candidate must:
- be a U.S. citizen at time of application
- be a senior or recent graduate at time of application
Preference will be given to candidates who:
- have not previously had a Fulbright
- have not resided in the country for more than six months (undergraduate study abroad does not count toward this)
- have not had extensive, recent experience in the home country (undergraduate study abroad does not count toward this)
Oxy application process:
1. Complete the Preliminary Application Google Form and upload a resume by June 2, 2025.
2. Participate in online summer workshops to draft and revise your essays (dates TBA).
3. After your spring semester grades are available, request an official transcript through our office. You will receive a link to request the transcript after you submit your preliminary application form, or you can request the link by emailing us at fellowships@oxy.edu.
4. Complete your application on Fulbright's online application site by September 8, 2025 at 11:59pm and lock your application for campus review (do NOT hit "submit" yet, as campus advisors can no longer unsubmit applications!). Complete the Oxy Fellowships Waiver in order to be considered for Oxy evaluation. Ask your three recommenders to submit their recommendations by September 8 as well. After we collect a PDF of your application to use in our internal review, we will unlock your application so you can continue revising it.
5. Interview with the campus committee.
6. Revise your application and submit it by a day before the national deadline in order to avoid any last-minute problems with the site.