About the Award 

The Australian-American Fulbright Commission awards several General Category awards annually. These awards are available in any discipline and sponsor research programs that enhance bilateral relations and embody the mission of the Fulbright program and Commission. 

 

Category  

Postgraduate: Master’s Degree-Seeking Students 

 

Program Duration 

1-2 academic years 

 

Number of Awards 

Number of awards will be dependent on funding 

 

Eligibility 

General Criteria

Award Specific Criteria

Must be an Australian citizen.  Must not be a dual citizen of the U.S.  Must be residing in Australia at the time of application (exceptions may apply – please see link below).  Must not have already commenced this degree or project in the U.S.  Must not have held a J1 or J2 visa in the 24 months before program commences.    For more details on general eligibility criteria, see the Australian Applicants page

Must hold an undergraduate degree*  Must not hold a Master’s or PhD degree already  Acceptance to a U.S. institution is not required at the time of application.**      * Applicants may be in their final year of study if applying for a postgraduate degree award. Must complete their undergraduate degree before commencing their program.  ** Successful degree-seeking candidates will work with the Institute of International Education’s placement services team to coordinate applications and negotiate fee reductions/waivers. Applicants must be willing to consider up to four institutions.

  

Award Benefits 

• Monthly stipend: for the duration of the program based on the host institution location (determined by the current approved Monthly Maintenance Rate set by the U.S. Department of State).  

• Tuition allowance: AUD$10,000 per academic year  

• International Travel allowance: round-trip, economy class airfare directly to and from the scholar’s home city and the city of the host institution (capped at AUD$4,000). 

• Settling-in allowance: USD$3,193  

• Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges (ASPE): a limited Health Benefits Plan designed by the U.S. Department of State and administered by Seven Corners, Inc. Please note this plan is NOT an insurance policy. 

• Orientation and Gala: travel, accommodation, transport and meals at the Fulbright Orientation and Gala Presentation Dinner. 

• Visa: J1 visa (and J2 for travelling family members*) organised by the Fulbright program. 

• Support and Guidance: from the Commission prior to and during program. 

 

*J2 visas are contingent on eligibility, including whether or not the dependent has held a previous J1/J2 visa and duration of stay with the awardee. Only spouses and children under 21 are eligible for J2 visas.  

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