Application Timeline: Spring of 2025 (Early April to Mid October)

The Fulbright Programme offers scholarships for Master’s and PhD studies, as well as Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) positions, in the United States. They encourage applications from everyone, especially those with disabilities. The programme is managed by the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka. This is a great opportunity to study or teach in the USA with financial support and cultural exchange. The Fulbright programme provides J-1 visa sponsorship, a health benefit plan, and enrichment activities. It’s important to note that you must apply from Bangladesh and cannot hold U.S. citizenship.

• Application Requirements
  • Must reside in Bangladesh at the time of application.
  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with a good academic record by the programme start date.
  • Must not hold U.S. citizenship (dual citizens are ineligible).
  • Additional eligibility requirements may vary, so check the U.S. Embassy Dhaka website.
• Language Criteria
  • Must be fluent in English, demonstrated by:
    • TOEFL (Paper-based): 550 or higher.
    • TOEFL (Internet-based – iBT): 79-80 or higher.
    • IELTS (Overall Score): 6.5 or higher.
    • To send your official scores to IIE, use institutional code 2326 when taking the TOEFL test.

For more information visit: https://foreign.fulbrightonline.org/about/flta-program