What is Fulbright Program?
The '''Fulbright Program''', including the '''Fulbright–Hays Program''', is one of several [[United States Cultural Exchange Programs]]. The goal is to improve [[intercultural relations]], [[cultural diplomacy]], and [[intercultural competence]] between people from the United States and other countries by exchanging of people, knowledge, and skills. It is one of the most prestigious and fellowship programs in the world. It is also very difficult to receive a grant. [[American citizen]]s including students, scholars, teachers, professionals, scientists and artists may receive scholarships or [[Grant (money)|grants]] to study, do research, teach, or exercise their talents abroad. Citizens of other countries may do the same in the [[United States|United States of America]]. The program was started by [[United States Senator]] [[J. William Fulbright]] in 1946 and is one of the most widely recognized and prestigious scholarships in the world.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/the-scholarship-coach/2011/11/25/get-noticed-through-prestigious-scholarships | title=Get Noticed Through Prestigious Scholarships | publisher=[[U.S. News & World Report]] | date=November 25, 2011}}</ref> The program provides 8,000 grants annually.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.cies.org/about-us | title=Fulbright Scholar Program: About Us | publisher=Comparative and International Education Society | access-date=2019-06-22 | archive-date=2017-06-21 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170621065912/http://www.cies.org/about-us | url-status=dead }}</ref> The Fulbright Program is administered by cooperating organizations such as the [[Institute of International Education]]. It is in over 160 countries around the world.<ref>{{cite web | title=IIE Programs | publisher=Institute of International Education | url=http://www.iie.org/What-We-Do/Fellowship-And-Scholarship-Management/Programs | access-date=2019-06-22 | archive-date=2014-07-28 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140728221410/http://www.iie.org/What-W