About
The Fulbright
Program
" to see the world as others see it,
and to allow for the possibility that others
may see something we have failed to see,
or may see it more accurately. "
Senator J. William Fulbright (1905-1995)
Initiated by Senator J. William Fulbright,
the Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s flagship education exchange, designed to foster mutual understanding and promote peaceful relations between the United States and other nations.
Since its founding in 1946, it has offered a wide range of fellowships
and scholarships, empowering over 400,000 scholars, students,
and professionals to share knowledge and make a global impact.
In 49 countries, including Thailand, independent binational Fulbright Commissions administer the program with support from local governments.
OPERATE IN
160+
COUNTRIES
ANNUALLY
8K+
GRANTS
WOLDWIDE
400K+
FULBRIGHTERS
66
NOBLE
LAUREATES
89
PULITZER
WINNERS
42
HEAD OF STATE
/GOVERNMENTS
Established in 1950 through a bilateral agreement, the Thailand-U.S. Educational Foundation (TUSEF), widely known as Fulbright Thailand, promotes academic exchange and cultural understanding between Thailand and the United States. Governed by a bi-national Board of Directors, with leadership from the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the U.S. Embassy, the Foundation is jointly funded by both governments.
ABOUT
FULBRIGHT
THAILAND
For over 75 years, Fulbright Thailand has cultivated cultural ambassadors, fostering open-mindedness, compassion, collaboration, and a spirit of community among its alumni and grantees. By building a strong Fulbright Thailand network, it connects people to opportunities and collective efforts that create meaningful impact and shape the future.
OUR PARTNERS
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Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs (ECA),
U.S. Department of States
Oversees the global Fulbright Program, setting priorities, allocating resources,
and funding its implementation through•U.S. partner organizations.
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U.S. Embassy Thailand
Oversees the Fulbright Program implementation in Thailand
on behalf of the US government
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Department of American and South Pacific Affairs,
Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Oversees the Fulbright Program implementation in Thailand on behalf of the Thai government
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Thailand international Cooperation Agency (TICA),
Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Facilitates visas for American Fulbrighters and allocates resources
on behalf of the Thai government.
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IREX
Administers Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) Program
Institute of International Education
Administers all Fulbright Program except Fulbright U.S. Specialist Program and Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement
(TEA) Program
World Learning
Administers Fulbright U.S. Specialist Program