FOLD Symposium 2024: An interview with Bailey Fernandez

Watch or read an interview with Bailey Fernandez, the organizer of the 2024 FOLD Symposium.

Fulbright Prize in American Studies 2024: Call for applications

Apply now for the annual Fulbright Prize in American Studies.

Meet the 2024 Alum Advisory Panel

Fulbright Austria welcomes three new and five returning Alum Advisory Panel members.

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2019: A Year in Review
Partners & friends Alums

2019: A Year in Review

2019 has been full of excitement for everyone at Fulbright Austria! Scroll through our timeline to see highlights from the last twelve months.
2019 Thank Fulbright – Thanksgiving
Partners & friends Alums

2019 Thank Fulbright – Thanksgiving

Fulbright Austria celebrated its third annual Thank Fulbright – Thanksgiving event and is #fullofthanks for the nice turnout and generous donations.
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs visits Fulbright Austria
Partners & friends

Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs visits Fulbright Austria

Fulbright Austria discussed the future of the Fulbright Program and EducationUSA in Austria with representatives from the US Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Editorial: #FullofChange
Editorial

Editorial: #FullofChange

Every Fulbright year is a year of transition and a year full of change. Our new cohorts have successfully started their program year in the US and Austria. You, our alumni and friends, make these experiences possible.
New diversity initiative in the Fulbright community: Fulbright Salam
Alums

New diversity initiative in the Fulbright community: Fulbright Salam

The Fulbright community at large has been placing increasingly more attention on the diversity of the Fulbright Program's grantees and alumni. Two Fulbright Austria alumnae have launched the community's newest diversity initiative: Fulbright Salam.
New Fulbrighter App
Alums

New Fulbrighter App

Fulbrighter is a new and exclusive online networking platform specifically designed for Fulbright alumni, current grantees, and program participants. The platform lets you keep up to date with news from your Commission and from the global community of Fulbrighters.
2019 USTA orientation
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2019 USTA orientation

First-year USTAs spent a week learning about the Austrian school system, meeting their fellow teaching assistants, and taking their first steps into Austrian culture.
Fall 2019 US Fulbright Orientation
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Fall 2019 US Fulbright Orientation

The incoming cohort of US grantees came together for a week of orientation and numerous events to kick the year the off.
Fulbright Austria attends EducationUSA sub-regional workshop
Partners & friends

Fulbright Austria attends EducationUSA sub-regional workshop

Over twenty advisers from eighteen countries came together at the 2019 sub-regional workshop for new EducationUSA advisers in Ljubljana, Slovenia, from September 3 to 5.
Passing the Baton at Fulbright Austria
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Passing the Baton at Fulbright Austria

Fulbright Austria is pleased to announce the appointment of its new executive director, Dr. Hermann Agis, who will assume his position on August 1. Current executive director Dr. Lonnie R. Johnson will retire on September 30, after over 20 years of exceptional service.
Editorial: Continued Support from Craig and Kathryn Hall Foundation
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Editorial: Continued Support from Craig and Kathryn Hall Foundation

I am extremely pleased to announce that the trustees of the Craig and Kathryn Hall Foundation have renewed their exceptional support for the Fulbright-Hall Distinguished Chair for Entrepreneurship in Central Europe with a pledge of $150,000.
European Fulbright Diversity Initiative: Susanne Hamscha Becomes Project Coordinator
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European Fulbright Diversity Initiative: Susanne Hamscha Becomes Project Coordinator

Fulbright Austria is pleased that Susanne Hamscha (US/Austrian scholar program officer) will be taking the lead on the European Fulbright Diversity Initiative project and coordinating the implementation phase together with diversity liaison Courtney Moffett-Bateau.
New Partnership with the University of Applied Sciences Burgenland
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New Partnership with the University of Applied Sciences Burgenland

Fulbright Austria is pleased to announce its new partnership with the University of Applied Sciences Burgenland (UAS Burgenland) in the field of energy and environmental management.
After Fulbright: Conferences, Connections, and Community
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After Fulbright: Conferences, Connections, and Community

While their time as a Fulbrighter is often a life-changing experience, for many alumni the real journey and the benefits of the program begin once their grant period has concluded. We asked FLTA alumna Arwa Elabd to give us some insights into her post-Fulbright experience by sharing her experience returning to her US host institution as a presenter at a conference.
Fulbright Austria Grantee Attends 2019 EU-US Young Leaders Seminar
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Fulbright Austria Grantee Attends 2019 EU-US Young Leaders Seminar

First held in 2017, the EU-US Young Leaders Seminar is an annual seminar hosted by Fulbright Belgium / Luxembourg / Schuman in Brussels, Belgium that brings together young leaders from both sides of the Atlantic to discuss topics relevant to their generation and beyond. This year, we sent US Fulbright combined grantee Elaine Chen to participate in this noteworthy event and are excited about her takeaways, which she shares below in her own words.
2019 Pre-Departure Orientation & Going-Away Heuriger
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2019 Pre-Departure Orientation & Going-Away Heuriger

The 2019–20 Austrian Fulbright grantees came together at the Fulbright Austria offices on June 21, 2019, for a pre-departure orientation. After the Austrian grantees had their fill of information from Fulbright Austria staff and alumni of the various programs, the entire group headed to Müllers Heuriger & Weingut to join the homeward-bound 2018–19 US grantees for their going-away Heuriger evening.
EuroPride 2019
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EuroPride 2019

On June 15, 2019, Fulbright Austria joined in the EuroPride festivities in Vienna by marching in the Viennese Rainbow Parade. The event was a great success, and Fulbright Austria is pleased it was able to facilitate this opportunity for those who joined in, many of whom had never been able to participate in a Pride event.
2019 Fulbright Austria SummerFest
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2019 Fulbright Austria SummerFest

The second annual Fulbright Austria SummerFest was a big success, with more than 130 guests in attendance. It was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate our fundraising efforts, rekindle connections, and mingle with the Fulbright Austria community. We would like to thank everyone for their incredible support and for advocating on behalf of Fulbright Austria.
Fulbright Austria at EuroPride: Your Invitation
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Fulbright Austria at EuroPride: Your Invitation

The Fulbright community is #FullofPride. Fulbright Austria is proud to announce that it will celebrate the diversity of the Fulbright Program and the achievements of the LGBTQIA community over the last 50 years by participating in this year’s EuroPride in Vienna.
AfterWorkNetworking
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AfterWorkNetworking

Once a month, on the last Tuesday (mostly), Fulbright Austria invites current grantees and program participants, alumni, and friends of Fulbright to network and exchange experiences in a friendly, casual atmosphere. Join us and network with the Fulbright Austria community—we look forward to seeing you at our monthly AfterWorkNetworking events in Vienna (next date: May 28, 2019).

Austrian Fulbright Student Program

Type
Austrian Fulbright students
Application Period
1 February 2024–1 May 2024
Grant Length
One- and multi-year programs
Starting Date
August/September 2025

Obtain a Fulbright grant to pursue a master's degree and study in the US

Submit an application

Applications for the Austrian Fulbright Student Program must be submitted online using the IIE platform linked below. Before applying, please read the frequently asked questions and download the application .zip file to access detailed application instructions and country-specific materials.

Apply now

 

Program requirements

  • Austrian citizenship (Dual citizens of Austria and the US are not eligible due to program regulations.)
  • Candidates must already have a degree from an accredited university or university of applied sciences or be close to completing their degree.
    • Bachelor's programs: degree must be completed by 1 October 2024 at the latest (degrees completed by 30 October 2024 will be considered on a case-by-case basis).
    • Master's programs: degree must be completed by 1 May 2025 at the latest.
  • The Austrian Fulbright Student Program funds master's programs at all accredited US institutions. So-called “professional degrees” cannot be funded. This includes, for instance:
    • MBAs and similar programs in business, management, marketing, and finance (with the exception of not-for-profit management and social entrepreneurship, public management and administration, public affairs, and/or public policy (MPA/MPP)
    • LLM programs (with the exception of constitutional law, human rights law, international public law, legal theory and philosophy, comparative law, and/or legal history)
    • Medical programs, veterinarian medicine, and/or pharmacy (with the exception of public health) 
  • Funding cannot be awarded for study programs to which candidates have already been admitted or for which they have already applied outside of the Fulbright Program.
  • Candidates who meet the qualifications to apply for the Austrian Fulbright Scholar Program (postdocs and professionals) cannot apply for an Austrian Fulbright student grant.
  • Candidates who have already received a Fulbright student grant, a postgraduate grant from the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (with the exception of internships), or a grant from the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) or the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW) are also not eligible to apply.
  • It is also not possible to receive funding through Fulbright if you also receive a grant from any of the institutions noted above.
  • As Fulbright students are funded through the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMBWF), Fulbright grantees are not eligible to apply for other grants offered by the BMBWF.
  • Nominations for a Fulbright grant are contingent upon approval from the J. William Fulbright Scholarship Board (FSB). According to the FSB’s rules and regulations, candidates who are already in the US at the time of their application are not eligible to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to candidates who do not have extensive and/or recent experience living and studying in the US.

Selection criteria

  • Excellent study record (US institutions consider each applicant's cumulative grade point average (GPA))
  • Qualifications relevant to the study program for which the applicant would like to apply
  • Scholarly, artistic, social, and political commitment and work (also on a volunteer basis)
  • Career objectives
  • Study proposal
  • English skills and communication skills
  • Test results of the mandatory standardized tests required for the admission to a US institution
    • All candidates must pass the GRE with a good score after admission to the Fulbright Program (i.e., not before 1 May 2024).  Applicants for law programs are exempt from this rule.
    • All candidates must pass the TOEFL with a good score after admission to the Fulbright Program (i.e., not before 1 May 2024) to evaluate the candidates' language skills. 
    • Test facilities need to forward the test results directly to Fulbright Austria (TOEFL code: 7517; GRE code: 4800) AND to the Institute of International Education in New York City (code for TOEFL and GRE: 2326)

Benefits

  • Tuition and maintenance grant of up to $25,000 for one-year programs or up to $35,000 for multi-year programs
  • Travel and relocation allowance of up €2,000
  • Enrollment in the US Department of State's Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges (ASPE) with a maximum coverage of $100,000
  • Negotiation of (partial) tuition waivers or additional financial support conducted with the relevant US institution by IIE
  • Coaching and administrative support during the application phase, which increases the probability of acceptance to a US institution
  • Vouchers for GRE and TOEFL examinations after admission to the Fulbright Program
  • Application submission to four US institutions as a "Fulbright candidate" and coverage of associated application fees by IIE
  • Visa sponsorship: J1 visa (exchange visitor) requires grantees to return to their home country for at least two years after the completion of their studies before they can apply for a residence or work permit (you can, however, re-enter on a tourist or student visa at any time)
  • Pre-academic training in the US (occasionally) and/or participation in "enrichment seminars" in the course of one's stay
If you are playing with the idea to apply for the Fulbright Program, just do it! If you have a passion or an issue that you really want to
work on that makes this world a better place, have some faith in yourself and fill out the application.

-Sabine Lumesberger, Austrian Fulbright Student, 2021–22
Darrah Lustig
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Darrah Lustig

Student Program Officer
TEL. +43-1-236 7878 - 16
DLustig@fulbright.at

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