Fulbright Branches OutThe program tries to promote cultural -- and not just educational -- exchangeBy SARA LIPKA This fall about 1,100 students will leave the United States for more than 115 foreign countries as part of the Fulbright Student Program, the best-known source of overseas study grants in the country. The Fulbright Program was created by Congress in 1946 to promote mutual understanding... Copyright © 2008 by The Chronicle of Higher Education Subscribe | About The Chronicle | Contact us | Terms of use | Privacy policy | Help |