How to Apply

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is administered on the U.S. side by the Institute of International Education (IIE).

The application process

Candidates will apply either through a U.S. institution or At-Large.

  • If you are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a U.S. college or university, you are required to apply through that institution, even if you are not currently a resident there.
  • If you are not currently enrolled, you may apply through your alma mater, provided that the institution is willing and able to accommodate alumni applications.
  • All other candidates will apply as At-Large applicants from their states of permanent residence, even if they are currently overseas.

The application deadline for the 2026-27 academic year  

  • ends on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 by 5pm Eastern Time for At-Large applicants. This is the National Deadline.
  • Please note that Campus Deadlines will precede the National Deadline. The campus-specific deadlines typically range from August 1 to October 1, 2025. Please contact the Fulbright Program Adviser at your campus for information on campus-specific deadlines.

The general application procedure for all categories of Fulbright student grants for Finland is the same. All the applications are automatically considered in all the different grant categories which the applicant is eligible for.

Remember that you have a dual application procedure;

  1. the Fulbright grant competition and
  2. admission to the university.

University admission guidelines can be found on the university websites. 

In Finland, the academic year usually lasts from September to May. Please consult the department for details on the term structure and teaching periods.

Candidates applying through a U.S. institution usually have a separate campus deadline for their Fulbright application, which is typically 4-6 weeks earlier than the final October deadline. Please confirm the campus deadline with your home institution's Fulbright program advisor.

Application form

Instructions for filling in the application

Evaluation criteria

The U.S. student grantees' final selection is made by the 카지노사이트 in Helsinki. The applications are evaluated according to the evaluation criteria set by the 카지노사이트 Board.