2023 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program
Grand Valley State University
for 75 Years
for 75 Years
For the past 75 years, Fulbright Korea has served as a bridge between South Korea and the United States, fostering mutual understanding and trust through international educational and cultural exchange. Over the years, Fulbright Korea has provided the opportunity for thousands of passionate and accomplished students, scholars, artists, teachers, and professionals to enrich their learning, advance their careers, and make meaningful contributions, empowering them to share knowledge and values across diverse fields.
We invite you to explore with us the history and achievements of Fulbright Korea, to celebrate the stories of Fulbright community members, past and present, and to share in our vision for a more peaceful world. Thank you for joining us in this commemorative journey, and we look forward to creating a brighter future together with you!
Fulbright Mission
Educational and Cultural Exchange for a More Peaceful World
In the wake of WWII, inspired by a vision of building world peace through mutual understanding, Senator J. William Fulbright proposed the formation of a global program of educational and cultural exchanges. Established in 1946 with funding from the sale of WWII military surplus, the program empowered participants the world over to share knowledge and build lasting connections across borders. Since 1946, over 390,000 students, scholars, artists, teachers and professionals have participated in the Fulbright Program, finding solutions to important international problems and improving lives around the world. Today, the Fulbright Program remains vital, supporting participants who meaningfully impact their communities, both locally and globally.
Fulbright Programs
Opportunities for Students, Scholars, Artists, Teachers and Professionals
The Fulbright Program in Korea promotes mutual understanding and the exchange of knowledge across communities in the U.S. and Korea. As a prestigious international exchange initiative, the Fulbright Program offers grant opportunities for students, scholars, artists, teachers, and professionals to engage in advanced study, research, lecturing and teaching. The program operates according to the principles of open competition and individual merit, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and fields. Through its exchanges, Fulbright Korea seeks to promote the creation of a more peaceful world while enhancing the lives of its participants. Fulbright Korea exchanges offer the opportunity for participants to meaningfully contribute to solving global problems while engaging in activities for educational and career advancement.
Fulbright Community
Building Bridges, Inspiring Futures
The Fulbright community represents a global network of students, scholars, artists, teachers, and professionals who embody the spirit of mutual understanding and cultural exchange. Each year, Fulbright Korea selects approximately 200 Korean and American grantees who serve as cultural ambassadors, fostering deeper connections between the two nations through academic, artistic, and professional endeavors. With over 7,000 alumni since its establishment, Fulbright Korea has created a legacy of individuals contributing meaningfully to their communities and promoting a more peaceful world. These alumni continue to excel in their respective fields while sustaining the program’s mission of enhancing U.S.-Korea relations and global collaboration.
Alumni Stories
Follow a Fulbrighter’s Journey
풀브라이트가 선사해줬던 경험을 북극성처럼 삼아 앞으로의 인생 여정을 의미 있게 가 보려 합니다.
인간적으로는 설렘과 기대, 우정을 나누었던 따뜻한 시간이었습니다.
Key Highlights
75 Years at a Glance
Establishment of Fulbright U.S.-Korea Presidential STEM Initiative
Under this binational STEM Initiative, educational exchanges are established for 100 Americans to conduct STEM research and for 100 Koreans to pursue STEM graduate studies, with a focus on emerging technologies.
Leaders of the U.S. and ROK Announce Fulbright U.S.-Korea STEM Initiative
In a joint statement released after the summit, President Suk Yeol Yoon and President Joe Biden expressed intent to form the largest educational exchange initiative in the history of the Fulbright Scholarship Program. This initiative will focus on supporting educational exchange for scholars researching emerging technologies and other topics within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
Leaders of the U.S. and ROK Issue Joint Statement Recognizing the Fulbright Program
Released after the summit between President Joe Biden and President Moon Jae-in, the U.S.-ROK Leaders’ Joint Statement expressed pride in Fulbright’s many years of activity in South Korea, activity which represents “the depth and strength of the longstanding ties between the people of the United States and the
Postdoctoral Award Launched
The Postdoctoral Award was launched for applicants who complete PhD degrees in South Korea in an effort to support the professional, personal, and academic development of aspiring young scholars. The new award is operated under the umbrella of the Visiting Scholar Program.
Humphrey Fellowship Program for Journalists Launched
The Humphrey Fellowship Program for Journalists was launched as part of KAEC’s celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright Program in Korea.
Visiting Scholar Program Opened to Applicants from STEM Fields
Starting with applicants for the 2021-2022 grant year, eligibility for the Visiting Scholar Program was opened to applicants from all disciplines, which allowed KAEC to recruit scholars from STEM fields.
Adoption of New Fulbright Logo
The worldwide Fulbright Program adopts a new logo.
