# Fulbright-National Geographic Award Program

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- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/fulbright-national-geographic-award-program
- Provider: Fulbright U.S. Student Program (Federal)
- Award: Amount varies
- Deadline: See the official page for current dates.
- Official page: https://us.fulbrightonline.org/applicants/types-of-awards
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The Fulbright-National Geographic Award Program is designed for U.S. students who wish to conduct an in-depth examination of globally relevant issues as an extension of a Fulbright Open Study/Research project. To qualify, applicant proposals must align with the National Geographic Society's focus areas: Ocean, Land, Wildlife, Human Histories and Cultures, Space, or Planetary Health. Funded projects must incorporate science, storytelling, or education. Recipients of this award receive standard Fulbright U.S. Student Study/Research benefits along with additional grant funding, and they join the National Geographic Society's global community of Explorers, gaining access to specialized training, mentorship, and events. Because this is a merit-based international exchange fellowship funded by the federal government, it operates independently of the standard FAFSA or state-based financial aid applications, requiring its own detailed project proposal and application process. For the most up-to-date schedule, applicants should see the official page for current dates.

## Who can apply

- Education level: Undergraduate, Graduate student
- Year: College 4th year, Graduate
- Citizenship: U.S. citizen
- Proposals must align with the National Geographic Society's focus areas: Ocean, Land, Wildlife, Human Histories and Cultures, Space, or Planetary Health.

## How to apply

Submit a proposal for an in-depth examination of a globally relevant issue as an add-on to a standard study and research project application.

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Always confirm amounts, rules and deadlines on the official page before applying.