JOURNAL ARTICLE

US REOPENS FULBRIGHT GATEWAY FOR MYANMAR STUDENTS FOLLOWING END OF TRAVEL BAN.

  • Published In: Mizzima Business Weekly, 2026, v. 2, n. 51. P. N.PAG 1 of 2

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Abstract

The article focuses on the US Embassy in Yangon officially reopening the Fulbright Foreign Student Program for Myanmar nationals after a suspension caused by US travel restrictions. The program offers fully funded master's degree scholarships at American universities for outstanding Myanmar students, with applications open for the 2027-2028 academic year until 1 May 2026. Despite the reopening, applicants face challenges due to Myanmar's domestic travel restrictions and new laws, such as the Myanmar Passport Law of 2026, which complicate obtaining travel documentation. The original suspension followed a US executive order in June 2025 that restricted entry from 12 countries, including Myanmar. The renewal of the program reflects continued US investment in Myanmar’s human capital amid ongoing political difficulties. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mizzima Business Weekly. 2026/03, Vol. 2, Issue 51, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Education
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:192727765
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