NYU ranked No. 7 among universities for producing the most Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholars, marking its 10th year as a top producer for the initiative supporting students in their research, graduate studies or English teaching abroad.
Of the 146 applicants from the university, 25 students and alumni received grants — tying NYU with Princeton University and the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and making it a “Top Producing Institution.” The university jumped one spot from its No. 8 ranking last year, despite 28 students and alumni having received the award.
“The university’s unmatched global presence has not only created rich and meaningful opportunities for our community, but has also served to showcase the leadership and talents of American students through meaningful international exchange,” President Linda Mills wrote in a press release.
Administered by the U.S. Department of State, the Fulbright scholarship awards 8,000 merit-based grants to students, teachers and professionals each year. Applicants, who must have a bachelor’s degree by the start of the program, are required to send a summary of their research proposal, end objective and how they will adapt to their host country and community.
Grant recipients spanned 10 schools and across NYU’s New York and Shanghai campuses, with 17 undergraduate and eight graduate students. They are now spending the 2025-26 academic year studying across 17 different countries including Belgium, Kenya and Taiwan.
Last April, the Trump administration canceled nearly 200 scholarships and froze the Fulbright program for nearly two months. The scholarship’s dozen board members subsequently resigned, announcing in a June 11 memo that they voted to step down rather than “endorse unprecedented actions” by the administration. The Fulbright Association has since launched the Fulbright Program Status section of its website to provide updates on the program’s status and funding.
NYU’s Office of Global Awards is currently recruiting applicants for the 2027-28 Fulbright cycle. The program takes applications from more than 160 countries, and the scholarship typically lasts 8-12 months.
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