**Foreign Relations Department Announcement: Fulbright Master's Scholarship in the United States for the Academic Year 2025-2026**
**Introduction:**
Established in 1946 with funding from the U.S. Congress, the Fulbright program aims to enhance mutual understanding through cultural and educational exchanges. Each year, the program awards approximately 20 full scholarships to Vietnamese citizens for Master's studies at U.S. universities. Recipients will receive full tuition, monthly living stipends, health insurance throughout the course, and round-trip airfare between Vietnam and the United States.The Fulbright Master's Scholarship for the academic year 2025-2026 expands the supported fields, including engineering and physical sciences for the first time. The program continues to support candidates in social sciences and humanities.
**Eligibility Criteria:**
- Vietnamese citizenship (no dual citizenship and residency in Vietnam throughout the application process).
- Bachelor's degree (only for candidates in engineering and physical sciences: the undergraduate major must correspond or be related to the desired Master's major).
- Minimum of 2 years of work experience since undergraduate graduation by the application deadline.
- Minimum TOEFL iBT score of 79, or IELTS 6.5, or Duolingo 110, or TOEFL Essentials 8.5 (English test taken after 01/04/2022).**Valid Fields of Study:**
The program supports all fields, including social sciences, humanities, and science and technology.**Application Procedure:**
Candidates submit applications online at: [https://apply.iie.org/ffsp2025/](https://apply.iie.org/ffsp2025/)The complete online application package includes:
1. Two essays
2. Three letters of recommendation
3. Bachelor's degree and transcript from undergraduate level onward
4. English proficiency certificate (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo/TOEFL Essentials) still valid
5. Curriculum Vitae (CV)**Online Application Deadline:**
17:00, April 1, 2024 (Vietnam time). Applications submitted via fax or email will not be considered.**Detailed Information and Contact:**
[https://vn.usembassy.gov/fulbright-vietnamese-student-program/](https://vn.usembassy.gov/fulbright-vietnamese-student-program/)Contact Person: Ms. Huy Thị Hạnh, Program Assistant
Phone: 024 3850-5089
Email: HuyHT@state.gov