Selection Process and Program Dates

Selection is based on:

• Professional and educational experience.
• Leadership potential and ability to contribute to the program’s goals.
• Academic and professional references.

Final decisions are made by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FFSB).

Program Timeline:

Date	Activity
December 17, 2024	Applications open
March 15, 2025	Application submission deadline
April 2025	Final interviews
May 2025	Nomination of finalists and alternates to IREX
August 2025	Final selection by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FFSB)

Spring 2026 Cohort

• December 2025: Pre-Departure Orientation
• January–March 2026: U.S. program participation

Fall 2026 Cohort

• August–September 2026: Pre-Departure Orientation
• September–October 2026: U.S. program participation