Fulbright-Hays Act of 1961

The Fulbright-Hays Act of 1961, also known as the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act, is a U.S. law that promotes international understanding through educational and cultural exchanges. It authorizes the federal government to fund programs that send students, teachers, and scholars abroad, and bring foreign scholars to the U.S. This facilitates cross-cultural learning, academic collaboration, and better global relations, aligning with the goal of fostering mutual understanding and cooperation among nations.