The US Foreign Fulbright Student Program was established in 1946 by US senator J. William Fulbright. It is the flagship international scholarship program of the US government. This Fulbright scholarship is one of the most respected and competitive scholarships worldwide.
The Fulbright FLTA program is part of the US Foreign Fulbright program. It is sponsored by the United States Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA).
Host Country: the United States
Name of the scholarship: Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant
Benefits:
- In addition to duties as a teaching assistant, all FLTAs are required to participate in coursework. This provides an opportunity to increase your understanding of topics related to your personal and professional goals, increase your English proficiency, as well as allowing you the opportunity to benefit from the cultural exchange inherent in sharing ideas with American students within a classroom setting.
- The Fulbright FLTA grant is one academic year (approximately 9-10 months) non-renewable opportunity. The program is non-degree.
- As a Fulbright FLTA, you would be able to engage in a meaningful cultural exchange opportunity on a U.S. university or college campus, while at the same time deepening your pedagogical skills, increasing your English proficiency, and promoting mutual understanding through engaging with American students and getting involved in local communities.
- At the conclusion of your program, you will be expected to return to your home community, making an immediate impact by utilizing the skills gained and sharing the experiences gleaned from your time in the U.S.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Reside in the country of nomination at the time of application
- Possess the equivalent of a U.S. Bachelor's degree with a good academic record; Master's degrees are highly desirable at many institutions
- Are an early career teacher of English or training to become a teacher of English, or are an early career educator in a related field; prior teaching experience is preferred
- Have a sincere interest in teaching your native language and culture to students in the U.S.
- Are fluent in English, as demonstrated by a recent score of no less than 550 (Paper Based TOEFL), 79-80 (Internet Based TOEFL - IBT), or 6.0 (Overall Score International English Language Testing System - IELTS)
Check the application link for full details.
Application Deadline: 1 June 2022
Application Link:
Interested applicants can check this link for details - https://cutt.ly/2HFkObZ
