2025-2026 Fulbright Foreign Student Program - U.S. Embassy in Eswatini

The Fulbright Program is the flagship international education exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government and is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. Apply now and undertake study in the United States!

• You must be a Swati citizen OR a permanent resident holding a valid passport issued by the government of Eswatini (Please note: Swati students who reside in the United States are not eligible to apply.)
• You must wish to undertake study in the United States leading to a Master’s degree only.
• You must have an undergraduate (4 years) degree in any academic discipline.

All Applicants should:

• Have sufficient level of English proficiency to enable them to engage in graduate level study in the U.S.
• Be able to meet the minimum scores on required standardized tests such as the GRE and TOEFL (to be taken after a successful interview)
• Display academic excellence
• Be highly motivated and committed to completing the program as scheduled and to returning to Eswatini after the program
• Demonstrate leadership qualities
• Display a sense of social responsibility; be involved in extra-mural activities
• Have a desire to further Fulbright Alumni activities by giving back to your community/university upon returning
• Understand the cross-cultural sensitivity and flexibility needed to adjust successfully to life in the United States as a student.

Preference will be given to applicants who:

• Are living with a disability. Special accommodations like laptops or cell phones equipped with screen reading and note taking software, canes, and/or wheelchairs) will be made available to them while on their grant in the U.S.
• Are from under-served communities.
• Have not had recent and extensive experience in the U.S.
• Have not held a Fulbright Scholarship before
• Students already studying in the United States are NOT eligible

Full master scholarship.