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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The Fulbright Program is the flagship U.
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- What is the statutory basis of the Fulbright Program?
- Which body administers the Fulbright Program in the United States?
- How was the Fulbright Program originally funded?

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The Fulbright Program is the flagship U.S. government international educational exchange, created by Senator J. William Fulbright in 1946 to foster mutual understanding through scholarships.

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