Menu Bureau Home About Us Leadership Programs Remarks and Releases Work with ECA HomeBureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs...Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board hide Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board Table of Contents Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board Overview Fulbright Program Policies FFSB Members Annual Reports and Statistics Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board Overview Appointed by the President of the United States, the 12-member Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FFSB) was established by Congress to supervise the global Fulbright Program as authorized by the Fulbright-Hays Act of 1961. The Board works closely with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. embassies, bilateral Fulbright Commissions, and the U.S. Department of Education to oversee and promote the Fulbright Program. Board members select qualified candidates from the United States and abroad to participate in Fulbright exchanges. The Board meets quarterly to establish the policies and procedures governing the Fulbright Program and prepares an annual report in accordance with the authorizing legislation. Fulbright Program Policies The Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board establishes policies and procedures that govern the Fulbright program. These guidelines cover Fulbright program planning, participation, activities, and fundraising guidelines. Fulbright Scholarship Board Policies [2 MB] Fulbright Scholarship Board Policy Appendix on Fundraising [2 MB] FFSB Members Carmen Estrada-Schaye – Member, President of Historic Homes Restoration Member Bios Carmen Estrada-Schaye Member President of Historic Homes Restoration Carmen Estrada-Schaye was appointed to the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board in 2022. Dr. Carmen Estrada-Schaye earned a doctorate in Institutional Management at Pepperdine University, preceded by two master’s degree and a BA Cum Laude from Cal State Northridge. She was an assistant professor at Cal State University. Carmen also served as a community college dean of Academic Affairs. Carmen is the recipient of the California State Senate Woman of Distinction which recognizes trailblazing women for their impact on their communities. She serves as a Commissioner for the LA County Small Business Commission. She is the Vice President of LA 5 Rotary the oldest Rotary in Los Angeles (117 years) and also served on the Executive Board of Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science which trains physician leaders who promote excellence in transforming the health of underserved communities. Carmen has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award from California State University, Northridge (CSUN) for her contributions to the teaching profession, exemplifying the values and excellence associated with CSUN. In Los Angeles, she was recently the President of Center Theater Group Affiliates at the West Coast’s largest theater complex. She is a businesswoman who owns Historic Home Restorations, a company dedicated to the restoration and preservation of historic residences throughout the United States. She co-created and actively manages with her husband, Dr. Gordon Schaye, Grant Rivers Productions LLC in Los Angeles, devoted to the production of original films and TV programs. Annual Reports and Statistics Annual Reports Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board Annual Report 2023 Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board Annual Report 2022 [8 MB] Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board Annual Report 2021 [5 MB] Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board Annual Report 2020 [13 MB] Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board Annual Report 2019 [5 MB] Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board Annual Report 2018 [13 MB] Statistics Fulbright by Numbers and Regions 2024 [89 KB] Fulbright by Numbers and Regions 2023 [89 KB] Fulbright by Numbers and Regions 2022 [89 KB] Fulbright by Numbers and Regions 2021 [89 KB] Fulbright by Numbers and Regions 2020 [89 KB] Fulbright by Numbers and Regions 2019 [89 KB] Fulbright by Numbers and Regions 2018 [90 KB] Additional reports available upon request. Please email fsb@state.gov.
