Sutton Trust Fulbright US Programme

The Sutton Trust Fulbright US Programme is a two-year outreach and preparation programme that helps UK state-school students explore studying at US universities and supports competitive applications. It combines UK-based residentials, virtual campus visits, expert guidance on applications, and access to an alumni network. The programme covers costs for travel, residential events and accommodation for participants. It aims to increase access to leading US institutions for students from low-income and underrepresented backgrounds.

UK residentials to explore US universities, virtual campus visits, expert application guidance, support for families and schools, access to the Sutton Trust alumni network; all programme costs covered.

Applicants must currently be in S5 (Scotland), Year 12 (England and Wales) or Year 13 (Northern Ireland); attend and have always attended a state-funded (non-fee paying) school or college in the UK; not hold US citizenship; be from a low-income family (generally household earning £50,000 or less); and be interested in US higher education. Preference is given to first-generation university applicants, recipients of Free School Meals, students from schools or neighbourhoods with below-average progression to higher education, and those with strong GCSE/National 5 results.

Register interest via the programme form; applications for the 2026 programme are closed and registration is open for 2027.