This award sits within the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Fulbright Australia offers it with funding from the Australian Department of Education, and one scholarship is offered per competition.
The recipient enrols in a policy-specific master’s degree at an Australian university for 12–24 months, starting in February, in areas such as health, energy, regional security, education, political science, history or government relations.
Benefits & funding
- Tuition up to AUD 35,000 a year for one or two years; the scholar pays any excess.
- Monthly stipend for up to two academic years (amount to be confirmed).
- Round-trip economy airfare, capped at AUD 4,000.
- Accident and sickness benefits; the awardee (not dependants) may apply for Australian Medicare. No dependant support.
- 12 months of U.S. federal non-competitive hiring eligibility.
Eligibility
- U.S. citizens living in the U.S. when they apply; permanent residents and dual Australian citizens are not eligible.
- A bachelor’s degree conferred before the grant starts (graduating seniors may apply); Ph.D. holders are not eligible.
- A policy-specific master’s not already started in Australia; no residence in Australia in the year before the grant.
- Not eligible if you lived abroad five or more of the six years before the deadline.
- Preference for applicants without a previous Fulbright award.
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“The following individuals are not eligible for consideration: … Applicants who currently hold or will hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) by the national application deadline. … Anyone who has resided abroad for five or more years in the six-year period preceding the national application deadline.” Eligibility
Eligible nationalities
USA
Residence required
USA
Education required
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Application process
- 1Apply through the Fulbright U.S. Student online application with three recommendations, choosing “Anne Wexler-Public Policy” as the award name; no language evaluation is needed.
- 2Submit by the national deadline: 6 October 2026 for 2027–28.
- 3If selected, secure admission yourself; a letter of acceptance is required before the grant starts.
Program timeline
6 October 2026
2027–28 application deadline (closed)
Recommendation notices
End of January 2027
Final selections
March–June 2027
Grant starts (12–24 months)
February