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Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Programme for US Teachers
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Master's degree |
|---|---|
| Length | three to five months of professional development |
| Close date | Saturday, 1 December 2018 |
| Domestic/international | International Only |
About the scholarship
The Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Programme is for highly accomplished American teachers in primary or secondary schooling to participate in an intensive professional development programme in New Zealand. A small number of awards are granted each year towards three to five months of professional development.
How To Apply
More detailed information about the application process and a link to the online application form can be found on this website: www.fulbrightteacherexchange.org
Entry requirements
To be eligible, you must:
*hold a Masters degree (or be enrolled in a Master’s program at the time of application); *be a primary or secondary school teacher in a full time teaching position (in any subject), with at least five years of full-time teaching experience; or *hold one of the following positions at primary or secondary level – library media specialist, guidance counsellor, Special Education coordinator, administrator, and be working with students at least 50% of your time; *demonstrate experience conducting professional development activities; *demonstrate accomplishment in teaching or have previously received teaching awards or exemplary evaluations; and *meet the citizenship requirements for this award.
Preference for the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Programme will be given to teachers serving in public schools in underserved communities.
You are eligible to apply for this award if you:
*are a US citizen; *and are not a permanent resident or citizen of New Zealand; *and are not currently living in New Zealand.