Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Program
Created by the U.S. Congress in 1946, the Fulbright Program seeks to promote mutual understanding among nations through educational and cultural exchanges. The English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Program places around 1,200 Fulbrighters in classrooms abroad to provide assistance to the local English teachers. ETAs help teach English language while serving as cultural ambassadors for the U.S. The age and academic level of the students varies by country, ranging from kindergarten to university level. A full grant lasts for the length of the academic year in the host country, which is typically ~9 months.
Benefits:
- Round-trip transportation to the host country
- Funding to cover room, board, and incidental costs, based on the cost of living in the host country
- Pre-departure and/or in-country orientations
- 60-hour online TESOL Fundamentals Course
Eligibility:
- Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national
- Have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent at the start of the program
Link to complete eligibility requirements
Campus Deadline: August 31st, 2024.
It is recommended that you contact Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler in early Summer about applying for the 2025-2026 award year.
National Deadline: For 2025-2026 awards, the online application will open in April of 2024. The national deadline will be in early October, 2024.
Start Application Here: Link to Fulbright Online Application
Campus Contacts:
Christine Beitl, christine.beitl@maine.edu (UMaine Fulbright Campus Advisor)
Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office of Major Scholarships, Director)
