Advocate for Fulbright

Local Advocacy

In-district meetings, campus engagement, local alumni meetups, community storytelling, and service-driven events that connect Fulbright to local communities.

Local Impact

Local advocacy builds visibility and understanding of Fulbright’s value close to home. These efforts strengthen community support, inspire future applicants, and create meaningful opportunities for students and scholars in your region.

National Advocacy

Meetings with Members of Congress, calls to congressional offices, coordinated national campaigns, and collective advocacy actions led by Fulbrighters nationwide.

National Impact

National advocacy helps secure federal funding for the Fulbright Program, influences policy decisions, and ensures international exchange remains a U.S. priority through sustained, unified engagement.

Global Advocacy

International alumni collaboration, sharing Fulbright stories across borders, cultural partnerships, and support for global exchange initiatives.

Global Impact

Global advocacy amplifies Fulbright’s mission worldwide, strengthening cross-cultural understanding, deepening international collaboration, and expanding access to exchange opportunities for future generations.

Advocacy is how Fulbrighters make their voices heard, protect the future of international exchange, and ensure that the Fulbright Program continues to thrive. Every call, meeting, and story shared helps strengthen global understanding and impact communities both locally and nationally.

Advocacy Day 2026

March 19, 2026 in Washington, DC

Days until Advocacy Day

Building on our 2025 momentum, your voice matters, now more than ever. Last year, Fulbrighters across the country came together to speak up for international exchange, and that collective action made a real impact. In 2026, we are carrying that energy forward to protect, strengthen, and expand the Fulbright Program at a critical moment for international education and global engagement.

Advocacy Day 2026 is our flagship opportunity to come together as a national Fulbright community and speak directly to policymakers about the value of international exchange. Participants will advocate for robust funding and support for the Fulbright Program, meet with Members of Congress and their staff virtually or in person, and be part of a coordinated nationwide effort amplifying a unified message.

One day. One message. One collective impact.

Register for Advocacy Day

No prior advocacy experience is required. We provide training, talking points, and support every step of the way.

2025 Momentum

In 2025, Fulbrighters came together nationwide to advocate for international exchange, creating measurable impact and showing the power of our collective voice. Alumni participated in meetings with Members of Congress, hosted local events, and shared compelling stories about Fulbright’s influence on communities and education.

Read more about our 2025 Advocacy Day highlights here.

Why Advocacy Matters

Policy Impact

Your engagement helps secure funding, shape legislation, and influence decisions that affect international exchange.

Community & Alumni Engagement

Sharing your Fulbright experience highlights the program’s local and global contributions, inspiring others and building support.

Education & Opportunity

Advocacy ensures that future generations of students and scholars have access to transformative international exchange opportunities.

Global Understanding

Every action strengthens cross-cultural collaboration, mutual understanding, and a more connected world.