DeadlineFriday, October 2, 2026 at 5:00pm Eastern Time (for recommendations); Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 5:00pm Eastern Time (application deadline)
Award amountup to $20,000 in additional grant funds
Last checkedJun 24, 2026
Eligibility
Non-Competitive Eligibility (NCE) FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Non-Competitive Eligibility (NCE) for Fulbright U.S. Student Program alumni, including how to obtain, prove, and use NCE for federal employment.
Alumni of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program who completed their program after November 2015.; NCE is granted for 12 months, beginning on the last day of the Fulbright program.; Extensions may be granted for up to two additional years (total of three years) if the alumnus served in the military, studied at a recognized institution, or was involved in...
Requirements
Must meet qualification standards and additional requirements for the specific federal job.; Background investigation may be required.; Decision to hire is at the discretion of the hiring agency.
Application materials
Certificate of Achievement (downloadable from Fulbright Participant Portal) to verify NCE status.; Resume should clearly indicate NCE status.; Cover letter can explain NCE status and any extension requests.; Federal resume should be detailed and potentially longer than one page.
How to apply
Indicate NCE status on resume and in cover letters.; Upload Fulbright Certificate of Achievement as supplemental documentation.; Search for NCE jobs on USAJOBS under the Peace Corps & AmeriCorps VISTA hiring path.; Look for NCE jobs on the careers webpage for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers.; Search LinkedIn for 'non-competitive eligibility'.
Documents
Certificate of Achievement
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