The Fulbright Program offers grants to qualified Malawian graduate students to study in the United States. Malawian scholars may apply to conduct research at U.S. institutions through the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program. In addition, scholars are eligible for the Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program.

The Fulbright Program offers grants to Malawi for U.S. citizens. U.S. students and young professionals may apply for a grant to pursue independent research, while U.S. scholars may teach or research through Fulbright. U.S. students are also eligible to apply for the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Program. In addition, U.S. scholars are eligible to apply for the Fulbright Specialist Program.