San Salvador Times
The Pulse of El Salvador’s Transformation
Friday, Jun 13, 2025
San Salvador Times
Entire Fulbright Board Resigns Over Alleged Political Interference
Board accuses Trump administration of undermining scholarship program's integrity
All 12 members of the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board have resigned, citing political interference by the Trump administration.
In a public statement, the board alleged that the White House denied numerous Fulbright awards for the 2025-2026 academic year and subjected over 1,200 foreign recipients to unauthorized reviews that could revoke their grants.
The board contends that these actions violate the program's laws and principles, potentially harming U.S. national interests and the program's longstanding mission of promoting international academic exchange.
In a public statement, the board alleged that the White House denied numerous Fulbright awards for the 2025-2026 academic year and subjected over 1,200 foreign recipients to unauthorized reviews that could revoke their grants.
The board contends that these actions violate the program's laws and principles, potentially harming U.S. national interests and the program's longstanding mission of promoting international academic exchange.
