J. William Fulbright Prize for International Understanding
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Overview:
The J. William Fulbright Prize celebrates the advancement of peace through international understanding, realizing the vision of Senator Fulbright and honoring the impact of the Fulbright Program worldwide. The Prize holds that understanding built on immersive travel and education is a prerequisite to partnerships in diplomacy, commerce, and trade.
Purpose:
By underscoring the necessity of cultural understanding for effective cross-border cooperation, the Fulbright Prize demonstrates that international cooperation can address the world's challenges.
Award History:
Awarded by the alumni community of the Fulbright exchange program since 1993, the Prize has recognized outstanding individuals and organizations including:
- Nelson Mandela
- Jimmy Carter
- Bill and Melinda Gates
- Doctors Without Borders
- Angela Merkel
- Bono
Prize Ceremony:
The Prize Ceremony serves as an exceptional networking opportunity with ambassadors, diplomats, members of Congress, Administration officials, and leaders of international commerce, the media, and education.
Contact Information:
- Organization: Fulbright Association
- Address: PO Box 65808, Washington, DC 20036, United States
- Phone: (202) 775-0725
- Email: info@fulbright.org
- Tax Status: 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN: 52-1821935)
Additional Resources:
- Past Laureates available on website
- Previous Prize Ceremony recordings and photos available (2022-2024)
What Fulbright Association Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 7
- Total given
- $97K
- Median grant
- $8,250
- Range
- $5,250–$50K
- By dollars: Minnesota 63%, Virginia 11%, Georgia 8%. Top recipient cities: Kansas City, MN; Alexandria, VA; Saint Paul, MN.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Waterorg · Kansas City, MN
Prize award
$50K
Chicago Chapter · Alexandria, VA
Educational and cultural programs for international visiting fulbrighters in the us
$11K
Minnesota Chapter · Saint Paul, MN
Educational and cultural programs for international visiting fulbrighters in the us
$11K
Georgia Chapter · Rome, GA
Educational and cultural programs for international visiting fulbrighters in the us
$8,250
Colorado Chapter · Denver, CO
Educational and cultural programs for international visiting fulbrighters in the us
$5,860
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Fields of Work
- Humanities
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