Fulbright Canada Student Awards 2027/28: Us$25,000 To Study In Usa

Are you a Canadian graduate student dreaming of studying or researching in the United States? The Fulbright Canada Student Awards 2027–28 are now open, offering US$25,000 for one academic year in the USA — but applications close on 15 November 2026, so there is very little time left to apply.

Run by Fulbright Canada, the Foundation for Educational Exchange Between Canada and the United States, as part of the Fulbright Program sponsored by the US Department of State, this award supports graduate study or research in any discipline at a US institution. Grants begin in September 2027.

About the Fulbright Canada Student Awards

Hosting organisation: Fulbright Canada (Foundation for Educational Exchange Between Canada and the United States)

Level of study: Graduate study or research in any discipline at a US institution. There is also a Traditional award for undergraduate exchange.

Eligible nationalities: Canadian citizens only. Permanent residence in Canada is not sufficient.

Funding and Benefits

The Traditional Fulbright Student Award provides US$25,000 for one academic year (8 months). Grants begin in September 2027.

For undergraduate exchange, the Traditional award is US$5,000 per semester, for up to two semesters.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible, you must:

• Be a Canadian citizen
• Have completed a bachelor's degree before the grant begins
• Be a graduate student, about to start graduate school, or a promising early-career professional
• Not be living, enrolled or working in the United States

Note: earlier institutional deadlines may apply, so check with your institution as well as Fulbright Canada.

Application Deadline

15 November 2026.

Applications are due on 15 November 2026. Do not wait until the last day to submit.

Required Documents and Evidence

Apply through Fulbright Canada and the application portal linked from its Traditional Awards programme page. Check that programme page for the documents required for your award type, and make sure your bachelor's degree will be completed before the grant begins in September 2027.

How to Apply: Step by Step

1. Check that you meet the eligibility requirements above, including Canadian citizenship.
2. Go to the Fulbright Canada website and open the Student Awards / Traditional Awards programme page.
3. Follow the link to the application portal and complete your application.
4. Submit your application before the deadline on 15 November 2026.

Official Application Link

Apply via Fulbright Canada: https://www.fulbright.ca/

Source: Fulbright Canada, verified 13 November 2026. Always confirm the deadline and requirements on the official Fulbright Canada website before applying.