Fulbright Spain

The Commission on Cultural, Educational and Scientific Exchange between Spain and the United States of America was established in Spain in 1958 by a mutual agreement between the two countries. Since then it has been recognized as the Fulbright Commission and administers grants under the same name. Over the course of time, the Fulbright Program has become the recognized name of this agreement of cultural and educational cooperation between the United States and the participating countries. Spain is one of the countries that takes part in this program through the Commission. The Commission is formed by representatives from the two countries and co-chaired by a high-level member of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation and another from the United States Embassy in Spain. The Commission administers one of the most important Fulbright Programs worldwide, based on budget and grant funding, thanks to, in larg The Commission is formed by representatives from the two countries and co-chaired by a high-level member of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation and another from the United States Embassy in Spain. The Commission administers one of the most important Fulbright Programs worldwide.