The Fulbright Program – U.S. Department of State is offering the Egyptian Scholar Grant for professionals and academics in arts and cultural management, museum, and heritage studies. This grant provides 3 to 9 months of research opportunities at U.S. institutions with benefits including travel allowance, stipend, baggage allowance, and health coverage.

The scholarship is open to Egyptian professionals or academics in arts and cultural management, museum, or heritage studies, holding a relevant degree (B.A., B.Sc., or MFA), with strong professional or academic experience, excellent English skills, and residing in Egypt during the application and selection process. Applicants must not be U.S. citizens or employees of certain U.S. government or Fulbright-affiliated organizations.

Fulbright Program U.S. Department of State: The Fulbright Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, is a prestigious international exchange initiative that supports academic and professional research, study, and teaching opportunities worldwide. It aims to promote mutual understanding, cultural exchange, and academic collaboration between the United States and other countries.

Application Deadline: October 15, 2025

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Fulbright Program U.S. Department of State
• Department: Arts Management, Museum and Heritage Studies
• Course Level: Postgraduate / Professional Research
• Award: Travel allowance, stipend, professional and excess baggage allowance, health benefits coverage
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: NA
• Nationality: Egyptian
• The award can be taken in the: United States

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Egypt
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: Arts and cultural management, museum studies, heritage studies
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:

• Must be an Egyptian citizen residing in Egypt during the application and selection process.

• Professionals at an artistic institution (museum, library, arts/cultural center) or academic faculty members at Egyptian universities in arts and cultural management or museum and heritage studies.

• Strong professional or academic background suitable for conducting proposed research.

• Possess a B.A., B.Sc., and/or MFA degree.

• Excellent command of English.

• Must complete all application, assessment, and pre-departure procedures successfully.

• Applicants, their spouses, and children must not be employees of the U.S. Department of State, USAID, or associated organizations during the application period and one year following employment.

• U.S. citizens and green card holders are not eligible.

• Preference given to applicants without prior significant experience in the U.S. or overseas.

How to Apply

Apply online through the Fulbright Egyptian Program portal with the following documents uploaded:

• Online Application

• Project Statement

• Bibliography

• Copies of certificates and transcripts of the highest degree in English

• CV with contact information and updated publications

• Letter of support from home institution

• Three recommendation letters

• Scanned copy of original National ID

• Personal photo

• Scanned copies of previous U.S. J1/J2 visas (if applicable)

Benefits

• Travel allowance

• Stipend

• Professional and excess baggage allowance

• Health benefits coverage

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