The grantee will work cooperatively with the Public Affairs Sections at the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria and Consulates General in Cape Town, Durban, and Johannesburg to manage the in-country logistics for participants in the South African Fulbright Foreign Student Program and the Fulbright Research Scholar Program. Please carefully read the specific logistics requirements and note the award start date, duration, and funding limit.  

FULBRIGHT PROGRAMS 2025-2026:

Fulbright Foreign Student Program – South African Fulbright Students pursue PhD research, a master’s degree, or PhD qualification at U.S. higher education institutions. Scholarships provide funding for up to two years of study. Annually, Mission South Africa selects a cohort of 20 students.

Fulbright Visiting Research Scholar Program – Under this program, South African scholars and academics conduct independent post-doctoral research at U.S. academic or research institutions for three to nine months. Annually, Mission South Africa selects a cohort of 10 scholars.



Priority Region: Project activities will take place nationally across South Africa, as determined by the location of Fulbright participants.

• Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions

Public Diplomacy Grants Team