Fulbright Scholarship
Find out how the scholarship might help you, if you are eligible, and how and when to apply.
Overview
A full tuition fee waiver for new US students enrolling on the first year of the full-time MA/MFA Creative Writing and living stipend.
- Value: Tuition fee waiver for the first year, £15,609 living stipend and £1,500 travel stipend. All paid in the first year.
- Study level: Postgraduate
- Eligible courses:
- Applications:
Applications for 2025/26 open 2 April 2024. Apply via the Fulbright Commission website.
Aim of the scholarship
The US-UK Fulbright Commission focuses on opportunities and exchanges between the USA and the UK as part of a global programme.
The Fulbright Commission seeks applicants who can engage with the UK in an atmosphere of openness, academic integrity and intellectual freedom, thereby promoting mutual understanding.
They assess more than your academic record with the best applications coming from well-rounded students who can demonstrate:
- ambassadorial skills
- intercultural sensitivity
- genuine desire to learn more about the UK and to share aspects of American culture
- extracurricular activities
- community involvement
- leadership potential
- plans to further the Fulbright mission and give back to the US upon returning
Check if you can apply
Information on full eligibility criteria is available via the Fulbright Commission website.
Check the terms and conditions
Before you apply, read our terms and conditions.
They explain:
- what’s expected of people who get scholarships
- what happens if you leave your course or we withdraw the scholarship
- how we use your personal information
How to apply
You must apply on the Fulbright Commission website.
Applications for 2025/26 entry open on 2 April 2024.
Contacts
Contact us
If you’ve any queries about this or other scholarships, email sfsadmin@mmu.ac.uk or get in touch.