The Distinguished Fulbright Awards in Teaching sends select U.S. primary and secondary school teachers abroad for three to six months. Teachers pursue individual projects, conduct research, take courses for professional development and lead master classes or seminars for teachers and students. Teachers may pursue studies in one of the international participating countries, including: Argentina, Finland, India, Mexico, Morocco, Singapore, South Africa. Additional information is available at FulbrightTeacherExchange.org.
Program Length
3-6 monthsEligibility and Application Overview
Public applications are accepted.All applicants must be:
- A U.S. citizen;
- Employed full-time at an accredited K-12 school;
- A holder of a Master’s degree or be enrolled in a Master’s program at the time the grant begins;
- A teacher with a minimum of five years full-time teaching experience;
- Able to demonstrate experience conducting and leading professional development activities;
- Able to meet current J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FSB) eligibility requirements regarding previous grants.