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Current U.S. Student

United States citizens who are currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree programs are eligible to apply.If you are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a U.S. college or university, you will apply through that institution, even if you are not currently a resident there. Find the Fulbright Program Adviser on your campus.

U.S. Citizen but not a Student

If you are a U.S. citizen, will hold a bachelor’s degree by the award start date, and do not have a Ph.D. degree, then you are eligible to apply. Non-enrolled applicants should have relatively limited professional experience in the fields (typically 7 years or less) in which they are applying. Candidates with more experience should consider applying for the Fulbright Scholar Program.

The Getting Started page will provide information on eligibility and next steps.

Artist

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program welcomes applications in the creative and performing arts. Arts candidates for the U.S. Student Program should have relatively limited professional experience in the fields (typically 7 years or less) in which they are applying. Artists with more experience should consider applying for the Fulbright Scholar Program.

Creative & Performing Arts projects fall under the Study/Research grant category and are available in all countries where Study/Research grants are offered.

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U.S. Professor/Administrator

If you are a U.S. citizen and a professor or administrator at a U.S. institution and are interested in applying for a Fulbright Scholar Award, you will need to apply through fulbrightscholars.org.

To support your students in applying for a U.S. Student Program award, please connect with the Fulbright Program Adviser at your institution.

Non U.S. Citizens

If you are a non-U.S. citizen interested in applying for a Fulbright Award to the United States, you will need to apply through the Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassy in your home country. Find out more information on the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program or Fulbright Foreign Student Program.

Ireland

1 Fulbright/Centennial Award NEW

Accepted Degree Levels
  • Bachelor's
Grant Period
Fall Start
Grant Length
10 Months
Award Type
Open Study/Research Award
Fulbright Graduate Degree Grants
  • Yes
Award Profile

2024 represented 100 years of diplomatic relations between the United States of America and Ireland. In recognition of this the Ireland Centennial Award is based on the principle that culture, creativity, academic inquiry, and heritage preservation are vital to individual development and to society as a whole and have been a foundation block in the excellent transatlantic relations between the U.S. and Ireland. The award is open to post-graduate Masters-seeking students in any relevant discipline in the Republic of Ireland. As the award marks the centenary of diplomatic relations, the primary focus will be exploring the cultural and other ties between the U.S. and Ireland.

Grant Length
10 Months
Grant Period
Fall Start

The grant will begin in Fall 2026 to align with the academic calendar. 

Orientation
In-Country Orientation

In-Country Orientation for the U.S. Students circa September/October 2026

Candidate Profile

Applications are welcome from candidates who already have an undergraduate degree and seeking a Master's Degree.

What is life like for Fulbrighters in the host country?

Applicants are expected to research their host country. Application materials should indicate a clear commitment to the host country community and a description of how you will engage with it.

The Fulbright Commission in Ireland seeks and encourages the involvement of all people in its grants. U.S. Fulbright Alumni cite the following bonuses in coming to Ireland: English-speaking; very welcoming; family-friendly; safe; intellectually challenging in a good way; culturally rich; at the forefront of European community development; and accessible. 

Eligibility
Residency in host country NOT permitted in year prior to grant
Dual citizens of this country are eligible
Indicate how many months is considered residency:
10 Months
Degree Level of Applicant
  • Bachelor's
Foreign Language Evaluation (FLE) Form

If required, submission of the Foreign Language Evaluation (FLE) form is mandatory, even if you have advanced skills or are a native speaker of the language. Failure to submit the required FLE form may impact your eligibility.

Not Required
Fulbright Proposal Types
Independent Study/Research:
No
Graduate Degree Enrollment:
Yes
Letter recommended but not required at deadline
Affiliation Fees/Tuition
Affiliation Fees/Tuition offered at discretion of host university/Award
Award Benefits
  • A stipend broadly based on the cost of living in the host country. These funds may be used by the grantee to support housing, meals, and incidental costs during the grant period.
  • International travel benefits
  • Accident & sickness health benefits
  • 24/7 mental health support line for urgent and non-urgent situations
  • 12 months of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) hiring status within the federal government
Stipend Amount

This is an estimated amount and is subject to change. The financial terms of the grant will be confirmed in the grant document issued after selection.

1,650 to 1,750 monthly stipend amount in
€ [Euro]

Stipend will be paid in two payments

Estimated Cost of Living

Consider using cost of living comparison websites to gain a better understanding of the potential costs in your host country.

Recent figures estimate the cost of living to be circa €15,000 per year in Ireland for international students, largely depending on where you are and the type of accommodation chosen.

International Student Cost of Living Guide

Education in Ireland Cost of Living Guide

 

Dependents
Dependent financial support is NOT available
Fulbright Program Management Contact
FBstudent.EUR@iie.org
Fulbright Commission/U.S. Embassy Website
https://www.fulbright.ie/
Fulbright Commission/U.S. Embassy Contact
Paula Melvin: paula.melvin@fulbright.ie
Additional Online Resources
Irish Higher Education Authority: https://hea.ie/higher-education-institutions/