US President Barack Obama has appointed another Indian-American to a key administration post as member of prestigious J William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.

Obama announced Maneesh K Goyal's appointment and other key administration posts yesterday, the White House said in a statement.

"These men and women have demonstrated knowledge and dedication throughout their careers. I am grateful they have chosen to take on these important roles, and I look forward to working with them in the months and years to come," Obama was quoted as saying in the statement.

The 12-member J William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board oversees the State Department's Fulbright scholarship programme. The board members also select students, scholars, teachers and others who participate in the Fulbright exchange program.