Fulbright Benefits Breakdown
Select a benefit category for details.
Tuition & Fees
Full or partial coverage with country-specific caps (commonly ~$32,500/year). If your university doesn't waive the rest, you pay the gap. MIT at $80K+ means a $47K+ annual gap.
Critical: Tuition caps vary dramatically by country. Always verify with your commission.
Monthly Living Stipend
$1,500–$2,800/month depending on city. NYC/SF get more than rural areas. Covers rent, food, transport for one person only.
In high-cost cities, $2,400/mo barely covers a shared apartment. After rent: $600–$900 for everything else.
ASPE Health Insurance
Covers basic medical, hospitalization, emergency. Grantee only — no dependents. Dental and vision not covered. May not satisfy university insurance requirements.
Dependents need separate insurance + proof of support ($475/mo spouse, $300/mo per child).
Additional Benefits
Round-trip airfare: Economy class, booked for you (not reimbursed).
Settling-in allowance: $1,000–$2,500 one-time. Not enough for most security deposits.
Book allowance: $500–$1,000/year. One STEM textbook = $200+.
Pre-academic English: 3–6 month program if needed (selected scholars only).