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The US Department of Educational and Cultural Affairs is pleased to announce the Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (FTEA) fellowship for Indian school teachers.

Overview

Named in honor of Senator J. William Fulbright, the Fulbright Awards aim to foster mutual understanding between the United States and other nations. The Fulbright FTEA program offers 180 school teachers from 62 countries a unique opportunity to enhance their subject expertise, refine teaching skills, and deepen their understanding of the United States.

Fellowship Details

Selected teachers will have the opportunity to participate in a six-week professional development program in the United States, scheduled for either January 2025 or September 2025. The program features educational seminars covering innovative teaching methods, student-centered learning approaches, content-based instruction, lesson planning, and instructional technology training. Intensive English language instruction will be provided for teachers requiring additional language support.

Fellowship Benefits

J-1 visa sponsorship

Airfare and domestic transportation to and from the U.S.

Education program fees

Accommodation and meals

Accident and sickness medical insurance coverage

Workshop in Washington, D.C.

Eligibility Criteria 

• Be employed as full-time school teachers in grades 6-12
• Possess a minimum of five years of full-time teaching experience in Asia
• Teach English, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, or Special Education
• Hold citizenship of India and work in an Indian school
• Possess a Bachelor's Degree
• Demonstrate proficiency in the English language

Applications not meeting these qualifications will not be considered by the Selection Committee.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications through fulbright.irex.org.

Application Deadline: March 8

For further information, please visit www.usief.org.in.