{"id":157389,"date":"2026-02-06T19:55:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T19:55:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/u-s-government-opens-applications-for-fulbright-scholarships"},"modified":"2026-02-06T20:53:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T20:53:12","slug":"u-s-government-opens-applications-for-fulbright-scholarships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/u-s-government-opens-applications-for-fulbright-scholarships","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Government Opens Applications for Fulbright Scholarships"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Kenya. <\/strong> <\/span>The United States President Donald Trump&#8217;s administration has called on Kenyans seeking learning opportunities in America to submit their applications by April 20, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement on Friday, February 6, the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi revealed that applications are now live for the 2027-2028 Fulbright Foreign Student Programme and the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Programme (FVSP).<\/p>\n<p>The Fulbright students programme is a U.S. government flagship initiative aimed at advancing students&#8217; careers and professional prospects in America through academic and research opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>The Fulbright programmes are among the most competitive international exchange initiatives globally and are designed to equip participants with advanced skills, international exposure, and professional networks.<\/p>\n<p>In announcing the programme, the United States government said it is designed for Kenyan graduates who wish to pursue master\u2019s degree studies in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>The programme offers tuition, travel, and living expenses, enabling beneficiaries to gain specialised training that can boost employability in both the U.S. and Kenya.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Programme is open to university faculty members and administrators who already hold advanced degrees.<\/p>\n<p>FVSP allows postgraduate degree students to carry out research, teach, or develop academic programmes and curricula at various institutions of higher learning in the U.S.<\/p>\n<p>The embassy also announced that interested applicants can learn more about the requirements and application process through a virtual information session scheduled for February 10.<\/p>\n<p>Kenyans seeking to apply for the programme were directed to visit the U.S embassy website and proceed to the U.S.-Kenya exchange programme section.<\/p>\n<p>Click on the Application Management link embedded on the page.ke.usembassy.gov.<\/p>\n<p>After selecting the link, users will be prompted to enter their details. Returning users must log in, while first time users will need to create an account.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Kenya<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Kenya. The United States President Donald Trump&#8217;s administration has called on Kenyans seeking learning opportunities in America to submit their applications by April 20, 2026. 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