The Fulbright-National Geographic Digital Storytelling Fellowship is a partnership between the U.S. Department of State's Fulbright Program and the National Geographic Society. It supports U.S. graduating seniors, graduate students, young professionals, and artists in undertaking individually designed, year-long projects abroad that employ digital storytelling to illuminate pressing global issues. The fellowship is rooted in the Fulbright mandate of fostering mutual understanding through cultural exchange and the National Geographic Society's commitment to exploring and protecting the planet. Selected fellows receive a Fulbright grant, which typically covers travel, living expenses, and research costs, and may propose up to $20,000 in additional funding from the National Geographic Society to expand their research or enhance their storytelling. The program is open to all disciplines, but projects must be documentary in nature and leverage digital platforms—such as photography, video, audio, or interactive media—to reach broad audiences. Fellows are expected to engage with local communities and produce work that bridges cultural divides. The curatorial vision emphasizes originality, feasibility, and the potential for impact. Proposals should demonstrate a clear narrative arc, a well-researched understanding of the region and subject, and a thoughtful plan for digital dissemination. The fellowship is not a production grant for finished work but an opportunity to develop and share stories that might otherwise go untold, with the backing of two prestigious institutions.