The Fulbright U.S.–ASEAN Visiting Scholar Program was launched in 2012 to deepen people-to-people engagement and strengthen our educational ties around issues important to the ASEAN region.
To date, more than 100 scholars from all 10 ASEAN Member States (AMS) have been awarded scholarships to carry out 3–4-months research at U.S. universities. The program is open to university faculty, foreign ministry and government officials, and professional staff of the private sector, think tanks and other NGOs in AMS whose work focuses on U.S.–ASEAN issues. The application deadline is October 10, 2025.
Eligible subjects include (but are not limited to) education, environmental science, financial market integration, food technology, information sciences, journalism, law, political science, public administration, public/global health, social work, sociology, statistics, trade and investment, trade facilitation, and applied linguistics.
Note: All of the selected Fulbright U.S.-ASEAN Visiting Scholars are to leave for the United States during the first half of 2027, starting their grant between January and March 2027.
upcoming Info Sessions
upcoming Info Sessions
Want to apply for a Fulbright grant but aren’t sure where to start? We’ve got you covered!
If you missed our recent info session, don’t worry! You can now watch the full recording to gain the clarity and confidence you need for your application journey.
This video is the first step to understanding the application process and building a strong proposal.
In this video, you’ll get:
✅ A full overview of the program.
✅ Clarity on eligibility and proposal requirements.
✅ Timeline breakdown and selection process.
✅ Live Q&A with MACEE and Fulbright alumni. 🌐
⏱️ Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction
- 02:00 About Fulbright Malaysia
- 04:38 About the Fulbright U.S. -ASEAN Visiting Scholar Program
- 05:42 Eligibility Criteria
- 08:25 Duration of Award
- 10:58 Award Benefits
- 14:01 Managing Your Application
- 32:49 Application Process-What’s Next?
- 34:06 Upcoming Info Sessions
- 35:54 Alumni Sharing and Q&A
Alumni Info Session: Regional Thinking, Global Perspective: Lessons from a U.S.–ASEAN Scholar
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Be inspired by real stories from Fulbright alumni and learn how this experience shaped their leadership and academic careers.
What’s in it for the applicants?
✅ Insights on cross-regional impact and global collaboration.
✅ Alumni advice on navigating the Fulbright journey.
✅ Networking with like-minded scholars.
Don’t miss this chance to explore how Fulbright can unlock new opportunities for growth, collaboration, and impact.
Alumni Info Session: From Concept to Fulbright: Writing a Winning Policy-Oriented Research Proposal
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Sharpen proposal-writing skills and align research proposal with key ASEAN-U.S. priorities.
What’s in it for the applicants?
✅ Tips to refine and focus your research idea.
✅ Strategic guidance on policy alignment.
✅ Insights from successful alumni applications
Whether refining research ideas or just getting started, this session will equip applicants with the tools to write a compelling, high-impact application.