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Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching

by , posted on 2:18 PM, December 22, 2016
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Short-Term Program
Opportunities Abroad for U.S. K-12 Educators
Announcing the launch of the 2017 Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Short-Term Program Online Application for U.S. K-12 educators! 
Are you a U.S.:
  • Primary and/or secondary classroom teacher?
  • Guidance counselor?
  • Curriculum specialist?
  • Gifted and Talented or Special Education coordinator?
  • Media specialist/librarian?
  • Other type of K-12 educator that spends at least 50% of your time working with students?
You may be eligible to participate in a unique international professional development opportunity for 2-6 weeks via the Fulbright Program!
 
Through the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program, U.S. K-12 teachers and educators can apply for grants to engage in 2-6 week collaborative projects abroad. Participants consult with and support projects with schools, non-profit organizations, teacher training institutions, and other educational organizations abroad. The grant award funds travel costs, lodging, meals, local transportation, and related costs.
 
Teachers may travel to: Botswana, Colombia, India, Mexico, the Palestinian Territories, South Korea, or Vietnam. Click here to view individual project summaries for details on program opportunities.
 
 
Application deadline: February 15, 2017
 
Eligibility Requirements: 
 
This program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and is administered by the Institute of International Education.