Scholarship
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program 2019-20, USA under the overall Fulbright program will bring approximately 54 international teachers to the U.S. for a semester. The program will provide with a unique opportunity to pursue individual or group projects, take courses for professional development at a host university and observe and share their expertise with teachers and students at the host university or local primary and secondary schools. A cultural enrichment, mentoring and support will be provided throughout the program. The selected teachers will receive multiple awards such as academic fee waiver, housing, insurance and other benefits.
Important Dates
- Application deadline: March 1, 2019
- Screening of applications: end-March 2019
- National interviews in Delhi: mid-April 2019
- Notifications of finalists: September 2019
Eligibility
- Be a citizen of India and reside in India
- Live and teach in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Lakshadweep and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Daman and Diu, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli
- Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree
- Be a full-time teacher teaching any subject at any level (primary, middle, secondary or senior secondary)
- Have completed at least 5 years of full-time teaching experience at the start of the program
- Be a primary and secondary level library media specialist, guidance counsellor, curriculum specialist, special education coordinator and administrator who spends at least 50% of his/her time teaching or working directly with students
- Demonstrate good English language competence
- Demonstrate a commitment to continue teaching after completion of the program
How to Apply
Step 1: Visit the website link and register as a new applicant.
Step 2: Login to apply for the “Fullbright DAI Program Application”.
Step 3: Provide personal details such as name, date of birth etc.
Step 4: Provide contact information such as phone, email, address etc.
Step 5: Provide information on current teaching assignments, current educator position, demography etc.
Step 6: Answer the essay questions and provide other details.
Step 7: Submit the application form.
Last Date
The last date for application is March 1, 2019
Contact Details
For any further details, the applying candidates can refer to official notification using the following link.
United States-India Educational Foundation
12 Hailey Road
New Delhi 110 001
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +91-11-4209-0909