An overview of eligibility requirements are listed below; however, applicants should visit the "Eligibility" portion of the Fulbright website for complete details.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens at the time of application.
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree or the equivalent before the beginning date of the grant.
- Applicants may not hold a doctoral degree at the time of application, but may hold a J.D. degree.
- Applicants must be in good health. Grantees will be required to submit a satisfactory Certificate of Health from a physician.
- The language requirements vary greatly by country. Applicants should review the applicable country profile to ensure their written and spoken language skills are sufficient.
- Preference will be given to those applicants who have undertaken their higher education primarily at educational institutions in the United States. Foreign study during junior year or other periods of undergraduate study that are integral parts of the curricula of American institutions will not be considered a disadvantage.
- Preference will be given to those applicants who have not resided or studied for more than six months in the country to which they are applying for.
- Applicants should be aware that the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs is involved with the campus review process. Students with serious social or academic violations, such as those that are included as part of their permanent record at Bowdoin, are advised to consult with the Director of Student Fellowships and Research early in the process. Students may also consult with their dean for guidance.