Embassy of the United States in Baghdad, Iraq Fulbright Foreign Student Program 2022

This scholarship program, launched by the U.S. Congress and the late U.S. Senator William J. Fulbright in 1946, allows outstanding students and professionals worldwide to study at U.S. universities to further their careers as well as promote international cultural understanding.  Here in Iraq, participation in the Fulbright Foreign Student program allows exceptional Iraqis to experience life and education in the United States first-hand.  Fulbright students also have the opportunity to share Iraq’s rich culture with Americans they meet and to serve as “student ambassadors” both in the classroom and in everyday life.

The Fulbright scholarship will fund up to two years of study at the master’s degree level at a U.S. university starting in the fall of 2022.  All disciplines and academic fields of study are available under this program, with the exception of medicine and other clinical studies.  The program provides funding for tuition, round-trip international travel, living stipends, and health insurance.  Iraqis, both men and women from all parts of the country who have outstanding academic records and work experience are urged to apply.

The Fulbright Program strives to ensure diversity among its participants, and encourages applicants of all backgrounds – including those with disability – to apply. The majority of U.S. universities have disability offices and can provide support services to students.  Accommodations may include providing note-takers for students with learning disabilities, removing physical barriers to provide access to classrooms, providing course materials in Braille, sign language interpreters, etc.

• Table of Content
• About Embassy of the United States in Baghdad, Iraq
• Embassy of the United States in Baghdad, Iraq Masters Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Embassy of the United States in Baghdad, Iraq Masters Scholarship
• Requirements for Embassy of the United States in Baghdad, Iraq Masters Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Embassy of the United States in Baghdad, Iraq

The Embassy of the United States of America in Baghdad is the diplomatic mission of United States of America in the Republic of Iraq. Ambassador Stuart E. Jones is currently the Chief of Mission.

Embassy of the United States in Baghdad, Iraq Masters Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Embassy of the United States in Baghdad, Iraq Masters Scholarship

This scholarship offers tuition + round-trip international travel + living stipends + health insurance.

Requirements for Embassy of the United States in Baghdad, Iraq Masters Scholarship Qualification

• Candidates applying for  Fulbright Foreign Student Program, Iraq, 2022 must be Iraqi citizens residing in Iraq.
• Candidates must show commitment to return to Iraq upon the completion of their study in the US.
• Applicants must have received a B.A. or B.S. degree from any accredited institution of higher education during the application process.
• Candidates are required to have a minimum of 2 years of work experience after graduation.
• Applicants must be proficient in English and be able to secure 80 or more on the TOEFL-IBT exam or 550 or more on the TOEFL-PBT. 
• Applicants of  Fulbright Foreign Student Program, Iraq, 2017 must submit their personal statement and research objective that is entirely written by themselves. Copying will be considered plagiarism and will result in disqualification.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

To apply for the 2023-2024 program, please visit the following link to create a user account and to complete an application form: https://apply.iie.org/ffsp2023

All disciplines and academic fields of study are available under this program, with the exception of medicine and other clinical studies. The only medical fields that you can apply for are Neuroscience, Public Health, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychology and Social Work.  Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, or Nursing cannot be covered by Fulbright Foreign Student Program. Iraq Fulbright scholarships fund a maximum of two years.  Degrees in the fields mentioned above cannot be completed within a two-year time frame and involve clinical components or patient interaction which is not allowed under J-1 visa regulations.

For guidelines on writing a successful essay, please consult the PDF document “Iraq Application Instructions” (PDF 596 KB)that can be found on this web page.