About the program
The Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh is pleased to announce the opportunity to compete for the 2027-2028 Fulbright Foreign Student Program for graduate study in the United States leading to a Master’s or Doctoral degree. Fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis to qualified candidates under the auspices of the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Program, subject to the availability of funding.
Eligibility criteria
- Be a citizen of Cambodia
- Have a strong academic background and record of excellence in previous study
- Have completed a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university for those applying to study in the U.S. for a Master’s degree program, or have a Master’s degree from a recognized college or university for those applying to study in the U.S. for a Doctoral program
- Be proficient in English (a minimum score of 570 on TOEFL or TOEFL ITP, or 230 on computer-based TOEFL, or 88 on internet based TOEFL, or 7.0 on IELTS)
- Demonstrate the ability to adapt readily to a foreign environment
- Be in good health and able to undergo a rigorous study program
- Not have extensive experience living or studying in the United States












