Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarships at Royal Holloway, University of London 2026-2027

As part of the Fulbright US Student programme, the Fulbright Postgraduate Student Awards provide the only scholarships available for academic work in any graduate programme at any recognised UK university.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 7, 2025
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorFulbright UK
• City to studyLondon
• School to studyRoyal Holloway University of London
• Eligible CountryUnited States

Benefits

• Tuition waiver
• A personal living allowance (stipend)
• Sickness and accident coverage
• Cultural enrichment programmes and events
• Membership to national arts and culture organisations
• Access to a global alumni network of collaborative engagement and cultural diplomacy, with over 300,000 academically and professionally accomplished members

The personal living allowance is intended to help cover the cost of living in the UK as a student and is subject to annual review.

Requirements

• Be a US citizen and a non-UK resident
• Hold a Bachelor degree or equivalent professional training/experience in a relevant field before departure to the UK
• Dual US-UK citizens are eligible to apply.
• The US-UK Fulbright program aims to foster cultural understanding between our two countries. Preference is therefore given to applicants who do not have extensive experience (six months or longer) in the UK.
• Applicants with extensive UK experience should explain in detail how further experience in the UK will fulfil the Fulbright mission in ways that their prior visits did not.

Selection Process

Fulbright UK are looking for applicants who can engage with the UK in an atmosphere of openness, academic integrity and intellectual freedom, thereby promoting mutual understanding.

Fulbright assess more than your academic record. The best applications are 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

Deadlines:

February/March 2026

Shortlisted candidates invited to interview

April 2026

All candidates notified of their status

May - September 2026

Fulbright onboarding, including paperwork preparation

September 2026

Arrival and orientation in the UK

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Fulbright Postgraduate Student Award applications for US citizens are facilitated by the Institute of International Education (IIE).

1. Follow the IIE Fulbright US Student Program guidance, including timelines and components and award-specific instructions.

Slate, the online application, is used by Fulbright programmes around the world, and Awards differ greatly from country to country. 

You must make a separate application to your chosen UK institution, the timeline, and deadlines for which will vary from the Fulbright application.

For more details, visit Fulbright UK Scholarship webpage