Fulbright Opportunities for Artists, Writers and Musicians

John Steinbeck, Aaron Copland, Chuck Close, Renée Flemming, John Updike, Rita Dove, Jonathan Franzen, Milton Glaser. These are just a few of the many prominent artists and musicians who are Fulbright Program alumni.

The Fulbright Program is committed to providing opportunities for American and foreign artists, writers, poets, filmmakers, and musicians to showcase their creativity. A large number of Fulbright grants are offered to applicants in the performing and visual arts each year.

Please see the participating country pages for further information and specific eligibility requirements.

U.S. Student Program

Applications in the creative, performing and visual arts, and in writing and journalism, are welcome to all countries in the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. In the creative and performing arts, applicants without a Bachelor's degree may substitute at least four years of professional training or experience.

>>> Tips for preparing a Fulbright U.S. Student Program application in the arts and writing

U.S. Scholar Program

For artists applying to the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program from outside academe, projects will be judged on recognized professional standing and substantial professional accomplishments.