This program is intended for a 2-year full-time study towards a Master’s degree in the United States. All fields of study are accepted except for any clinical fields which requires direct interaction with human subjects.
This program is now closed.
February 1, 2023
June 29, 2023
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program (FFSP) is offered every year to qualified Jordanian students for higher study and research in the United States of America. The program is fully funded by the Fulbright Commission in Jordan and is intended for two (2) years' full-time study, towards only a MASTER'S DEGREE in all fields of study except for any clinical fields which requires direct interaction with human subjects (such as medicine, veterinary science, and dentistry) and pursuing commercial, private, or remote (drone) pilot licenses.
Also, the Fulbright Commission cannot cover any master’s degree that requires a license as part of its program.
Application and Nomination Timeline
Applicants should meet the following eligibility criteria to apply for this program:
For MBA applicants only:
Who is ineligible to apply for this competition?
The following exams should be taken, and the scores should be included in the online application:
Important notes about the exams:
Note: GRE/GMAT tests are optional at this stage of the application
The DI codes you need to enter for Fulbright and AMIDEAST (HQ) to receive a hard copy can be found under the required tests section.
(More details are available below under Additional Guidance)
An English proficiency exam
The applicant needs to take the TOEFL – iBT (Internet-based test) exam or TOEFL ITP to determine their English proficiency.
An English proficiency score report: TOEFL (iBT) or TOEFL ITP
The DI codes you need to enter for Fulbright and AMIDEAST (HQ) to receive a hard copy can be found under the required tests section.
Please Note: Submitted letters of recommendation are confidential documents and may not be viewed or retrieved by the applicant at any stage.
To access and download the Fulbright Letter of Reference Form, please see the following attachment: “Fulbright Letter of Reference”
To apply for this program, you need to fill out an online application during the open cycle, The Fulbright Commission in Jordan only accepts online applications for this program.
- The online application portal is a user-friendly system through which you will create an account and fill-out your application form for this competition as well as upload any needed documents, you can create an account, and start your application through this link: https://apply.iie.org/ffsp2024
- Instructions on how to complete your application can be found HERE.
Note: Deadline to apply is June 29th, 2023, at 3 PM; applications received after this date or incomplete applications will NOT be considered.
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Important Note: Prospective Fulbright participants should be aware that public health conditions, availability of consular services and travel, as well as U.S. institutional operating status and policies may affect their ability to travel to the U.S. and participate in academic programs.
We are here to help:
The Binational Fulbright Commission in Jordan strives to ensure that its efforts reflect the diversity of both, Jordanian and American societies. The Commission seeks and encourages the involvement of people from traditionally underrepresented audiences in all its scholarships, grants, programs and other higher educational exchange activities and its workforce and workplace. Opportunities are open to people regardless of their race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, geographic location, socio-economic status, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. The Commission is committed to fairness, equity and inclusion.
Q: When is the final Foreign Student Program selections announced?
A: The applications will be reviewed and determined by the Commission’s Selection Review Committee (SRC) approximately five months from the final date of receiving applications.
Q: Does a prior acceptance to a university in the US help the applicant?
A: Having a US university acceptance will not help the applicant or give him/her a better chance of being nominated for a scholarship. This acceptance might be helpful if the applicant receives the scholarship and wishes to attend that same university, however, this is not guaranteed: The Commission will decide on the final university placement.
Q: Should applicants who studied in the US or the UK sit for the TOEFL exam?
A: Yes, all applicants, regardless of where they obtained their Undergraduate or Master’s degree(s), must sit for the Official TOEFL examination again in order to be able to compete for the scholarship.
Q: Does the applicant need to be in a certain field of study to be able to apply for the program?
A: Applicants from all fields can apply, except those enrolled in disciplines that require clinical training and internships such as Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science.
Q: Does the applicant need to be nominated by a university or an institution in order to apply?
A: The Fulbright scholarship competition is open to all qualified Jordanian applicants. Your home university or institution may wish to nominate you, but this will have no bearing on the selection process.
Q: Is the Fulbright grant fully funded and what is the length of the program?
A: The Fulbright grant is fully funded, and it is a two-year program for the Master’s program.
Q: If an applicant already holds a Masters’ degree, is he/she eligible to apply for another one?
A: It is not recommended to apply for another Masters’ degree. However, there may be exceptional cases whereby applying for a second Master’s degree may be considered. This is rare. For more information, please contact the Fulbright Commission office for advice and further details.
Q: Do graduates of American Universities have a better chance than the other applicants?
A: All applications are reviewed and equally evaluated. However, the preference will be given for applicants without previous experience in the USA.
Q: What are the chances of an applicant who meets all the requirements?
A: The chances of the applicant will greatly depend on the competition with other applicants. Thus, it is difficult to determine one’s chances for this award.
Q: Can someone who is already enrolled in a program in the US apply for a program in order to complete his education?
A: Fulbright programs are not awarded to complete programs already started in the U.S.