The odds of receiving a Fulbright award are, on average, about 1 in 5 applicants. More precisely, the average award rate for Fulbright U.S. Student Study/Research Grants from 2021 to 2024 was 18%.
Understanding Fulbright Award Statistics
The Fulbright Program is highly competitive, and the specific award rate can vary. The provided statistics offer insight into the general likelihood of receiving an award:
- General Average: Historically, approximately 20% of applicants receive an award, which is equivalent to 1 in 5 successful applications. This represents a long-term typical success rate for the program.
- Recent Average (2021-2024): The average award rate across all Fulbright U.S. Student Study/Research Grant applications during this specific period was 18%. This particular percentage was primarily influenced by lower statistics observed in the 2021-2022 application cycle, which pulled the overall average for these years down.
Fulbright Award Rate Summary
For a clearer overview of the award rates:
| Statistic | Award Rate | Context |
|---|---|---|
| General Success Rate | ~20% (1 in 5) | A long-term average for successful applicants |
| Average (2021-2024) | 18% | Impacted by specific statistics from 2021-2022 |
These figures represent the overall average success rates for the Fulbright U.S. Student Study/Research Grant program.
