The Institute of International Education (IIE) Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards full grants to visual artists for international study, independent research, or teaching English as a second language in over 140 countries. Interested applicants should review the materials and timelines detailed within these pages. While it is never too early to make a Fulbright advising appointment, applicants should take time to plan by reviewing the current application cycle MICA campus deadlines and benchmarks.
The 2028/2029 application cycle national deadline is in October 2027 (final date TBD).
Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility Requirements
•Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
• Applicants must hold a B.A. or B.F.A. degree prior to the start date of the grant.
•Applicants must have sufficient proficiency in the written and spoken language of the host country to carry out the proposed project.
Basic Application Requirements
•Affiliation with a host institution or organization in foreign country
•Statement of proposed study or research (1 – 3 pages)
•Personal statement (1 page)
•10 page application packet with short Q & A paragraphs
•High quality work samples of an excellent body of artwork
•Three letters of recommendation
Factors in Selection
•Academic or professional record
•Portfolio work samples
•Language Preparation
•Feasibility of the proposed study project
•Personal qualifications
•Establishment of Affiliation (one or more)
•Ability to meet campus deadlines
