Individual Member Benefits

The Fulbright Association is the private, nonprofit membership organization of Fulbright Program alumni and friends. The Association is dedicated to promoting the flagship program for international educational and cultural exchange, enriching the experiences of visiting Fulbright students, teachers, and scholars in their host communities throughout the United States, and fostering a global network of Fulbright alumni.

>> How can your Fulbright Association membership benefit you today?<<

Annual Conference: The Fulbright Association hosts an annual conference in the fall of every year. Fulbrighters are encouraged to attend to present their research, network with colleagues, and hear inspiring speakers.

Chapters: Become a member today to explore leadership opportunities in a chapter in your area and to participate in chapter programs. The association supports a system of 58 chapters in 37 states and the District of Columbia. Chapters offer educational, cultural, and social programs for alumni and visiting Fulbrighters. And members attend chapter events at reduced registration rates!

National Events: Enjoy special member invitations to the internationally recognized Fulbright Prize ceremony and the Fulbright Lifetime Achievement Medal Dinner. Present your work and collaborate with colleagues at our national conference. As a member, you get a reduced registration rate , too!

Advocacy: Take action on issues that affect the Fulbright Program by responding to our advocacy alerts e-mailed directly to your inbox. Share your words with us so we can continue to be your voice on Capitol Hill.

Institutional Member Benefits

Institutional Membership in the Fulbright Association is open to colleges and universities, international education organizations, and other entities that support the Fulbright Program and its ideal of mutual understanding among the people of the world and our work to keep available Fulbright Program opportunities for future generations.  Institutional Membership entitles institutions to special recognition as supporters of the Fulbright Program and of international education.

Website Recognition: All institutional members are listed on our website as members and as supporters of the Fulbright program and international education, with a link to the institution's website.

Social Media: We "like" and "follow" all our institutional members on Facebook and Twitter, promote institutional member programs and recognize events.

Special Events: All institutional members receive special invitations to events like the J. William Fulbright Prize for International Understanding and the Lifetime Achievement Awards and are recognized on each event's program book.

Chapters:  Each Year the Fulbright Association’s 58 chapters hold over 200 events and activities. Many of them take place on the campuses of Institutional Members, bringing increased visibility to our Institutional Members, showcasing their international activities, and raising awareness of Fulbright Program opportunities for students, faculty, and teachers.  

News and Publications: Institutional Members receive updates on legislative and policy issues affecting the Fulbright Program and on ways to take effective action on the program's behalf through the Fulbright Association’s website.  The institution will also receive our monthly e-newsletter with the latest Fulbright news and events.

Alumni Network: Most importantly, institutional members have access to our network of alumni, allowing Institutional Members to reach Fulbright alumni and students, scholars, and teachers visiting the site for information on fellowships, study abroad, job opportunities, international education news, and more.