Fulbright Scholars' Funding Freeze

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‘Very scary’: Scholars in US and abroad stuck amid State Department funding freeze

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In February , the U.S. State Department temporarily paused spending to review its programs and activities.

The move appears to be in line with the White House’s initiative to sharply slash government spending.

The freeze has sparked panic among thousands of scholars stranded outside their home countries without clarity on the future of their programs.

“I have to look into the faces of these wonderful people, and they’re asking me: Is this America ? What is this?’” she said. “This is a mess.”Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to DC News Now | Washington, DC ..

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