Fulbright Moroccan Student Program: Master's Degree in the USA (MACECE)
Opportunity summary
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program for Morocco is jointly sponsored by the United States Department of State and the Moroccan government, administered locally by the Moroccan-American Commission for Educational and Cultural Exchange (MACECE). It enables distinguished Moroccan graduates to pursue a one-to-two-year master's degree at leading universities across the United States.
This prestigious flagship scholarship covers comprehensive academic tuition, provides a generous monthly living stipend, covers international round-trip travel, and includes health insurance. Scholars also receive dedicated placement advisory and institutional support from academic advisors.
Applicants are evaluated on academic excellence, English proficiency, demonstrated leadership qualities, and their potential to contribute meaningfully to Morocco's social and economic progress upon return.
Eligibility criteria
| Nationality | Moroccan citizens residing in Morocco |
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| Required degree | Bachelor's degree or equivalent with superior academic merit |
| Field | All fields |
| Language (required) | EN - level C1 (TOEFL/IELTS) |
Mandatory application requirements:
- Hold Moroccan citizenship and reside primarily in Morocco.
- Hold an accredited bachelor's degree or higher with distinguished academic standing.
- Demonstrate advanced English language proficiency evidenced through a competitive TOEFL or IELTS test score.
- Present a coherent, developmental study plan for Morocco.
- Comply with the J-1 exchange visitor visa regulation requiring return to Morocco.
Benefits and funding
- Full tuition fee coverage at host American universities.
- Monthly living and housing stipend adjusted for destination campus costs.
- International round-trip transatlantic airfare tickets between Morocco and the United States.
- Comprehensive medical and accident insurance throughout the entire study period.
- Standardized testing and academic placement fee support fully covered.
Required documents
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How to apply, step by step
- Create your file on the official Fulbright application portal before deadline.
- Draft well-structured Study Objectives and Personal Statement essays.
- Register your academic referees to submit recommendation letters directly online.
- Attend the MACECE binational selection interview if shortlisted.
- Finalize graduate campus placement with specialized advisors upon final nomination.
Applications must be submitted online via the official platform managed by MACECE in Rabat.
Important dates
| Submission deadline | Closed on 15/06/2026 |
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Deadline history
- 07/10/2026 : - → 15/06/2026
- 07/10/2026 : 15/06/2026 → 31/05/2026
Source and verification
- MACECE - Fulbright Morocco (États-Unis) - official page (main source)