The Fulbright U.S.-ASEAN Scholarship is now open for application from suitably qualified applicants. The Fulbright U.S.-ASEAN Visiting Scholar Program welcomes university faculty, government officials, and professional staff from the private sector, think tanks, and NGOs in ASEAN member states.
The Fulbright U.S.-ASEAN Visiting Scholar Initiative began in 2012 as a way to deepen engagement and strengthen ties with ASEAN member nations.. Eligible applicants are invited to apply for this fully funded opportunity to study in the United States
SUMMARY:
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): US Government
- Host Institution(s): University/Institutions in the United States.
- Scholarship Type: Fully-Funded Scholarships
- Scholarship Worth: Fully-Funded. Amount depends on program
- Number of Awards: Several
- Study Level: Not specified
- Nationality: ASEAN Member countries
Also Check: USEFP Fulbright Scholarship to Study in USA [Fully Funded]
Fulbright U.S.-ASEAN Scholarship | GENERAL ELIGIBILITY
To be considered for the Fulbright ASEAN Scholarship 2027, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must be Brunei citizens or citizens of an ASEAN nation. Applicants must be residing in an ASEAN country throughout the nomination and selection process and must return to an ASEAN country upon completion of their U.S. stay.
- Applicants should be university faculty, foreign ministry and government officials, or professionals in think tanks and other NGOs whose work focuses on U.S.-ASEAN issues. Applicants will be expected to have a significant record of scholarly or professional accomplishment.
- Preference will be given to applicants who have not had recent and substantial experience in the United States.
- Applicants must be proficient in English.
- Applicants selected for a Fulbright grant are required to submit a Medical History and Examination Report before their grants can be finalized.
Scholarship Benefits
- A monthly stipend of US$3,164 – $4,805/month (depending on the U.S. city)
- A direct flight, round-trip economy-class air ticket and a US$600 transit and baggage allowance.
- US$2,233 Professional and Settling-in allowance.
- Case-by-case basis consideration of any qualifying university lab or research fees.
See Also: Fulbright Visiting Research Scholar Program for South Africans 2026-2027
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the Fulbright U.S.-ASEAN Scholarship are to access and complete the online application and provide all the required information and documents by the application deadline.
Applicants should select “U.S.-ASEAN Fulbright Initiative” in the menu. Otherwise, please select “Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program” and indicate clearly “U.S.-ASEAN Fulbright Initiative” as part of their project or research title.
Supporting Documents:
- Project statement (three to five pages)
- Bibliography (up to three pages; this is required for research or combined teaching/research awards)
- Curriculum vitae (up to six pages)
- Letter of invitation from host institution in the United States (preferred but not required for the application but mandatory before final selection/departure)
- Letters of recommendation (three are required)
- Passport bio page
- Contact Information
Application Deadline: November 30, 2026
