Fulbright/University of Kent UKA Award

The Fulbright/University of Kent UKA Award is a postgraduate scholarship for US citizens to pursue an eligible Master’s or Doctoral programme at the University of Kent (United Kingdom). The award covers the first year of study and provides a tuition fee waiver for that year, a living stipend, travel support and health benefits under the Fulbright programme. It is co‑sponsored by the University of Kent and the University of Kent in America (UKA) as part of the US–UK Fulbright programme. Applicants must also meet the University of Kent’s admission requirements and the Fulbright programme’s eligibility criteria.

First-year full tuition fee waiver; living stipend (~£19,991); travel stipend (~US$1,500); international travel benefits; accident and sickness health benefits; travel/accommodation support for Fulbright events; access to Fulbright academic and alumni community; twelve months of non-competitive eligibility for US federal government employment (subject to conditions).

US citizens resident outside the United Kingdom who hold or expect to receive a relevant Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) may apply for eligible Master’s or Doctoral programmes; applicants must meet Fulbright residency and other programme conditions and the University of Kent’s admission requirements.

Submit a Fulbright application and a separate application for admission to the University of Kent, following both the Fulbright and University of Kent application checklists.