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Senator Fulbright, program founder

Fulbright Program

The Fulbright Program is the flagship international exchange program sponsored by   the United States Government, and was    established in 1946 under legislation introduced by then Senator J. William Fulbright of Arkansas.

It is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the   United States and the people of other countries.  It promotes leadership development through learning and    international cooperation. 

The Fulbright Program operates in more   than 155 countries and has provided over   285,000 participants — chosen for their    academic merit and leadership potential —   with the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research in each others' countries and   exchange ideas.  Approximately 7,000 grants   are awarded annually. 

“Educational exchange can turn nations into people, contributing as no other form of communication can to the humanizing of international relations.”

- Senator J. William Fulbright

 
Contact Information

Dubai
U.S. Consulate General
World Trade Center
Sheikh Zayed Road

Mail:
Public Affairs Office
P.O. Box 9343
Dubai, UAE

E-mail

Phone: 4-311-6172

Fax: 4-311-6165