Fulbright: English Teaching Assistant Programs Grant

Fulbright: English Teaching Assistant Programs Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Advisory Board (CIES)
Last Updated: April 01, 2026

Summary

The Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Programs enable participants to assist local teachers in teaching English while promoting cultural exchange. Participants serve as ambassadors, enriching their host communities through shared experiences. Eligibility requires applicants to apply to one country only, ensuring they meet specific language and recommendation criteria. The program fosters mutual understanding and provides an opportunity for personal and professional growth in diverse educational settings across the globe.

Overview

English Teaching Assistant Programs The English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Programs place 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. English Teaching Assistant Program Application Components Fulfilling the Fulbright Mission A core tenet of the Fulbright Program is to foster mutual understanding between the U.S. and other countries through cross-cultural exchange. During their grants, Fulbrighters will meet, work, live with, and learn from the people of the host country, sharing daily experiences.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants for ETA Programs can apply to only one country. Consult the table on this page for details on specific country requirements and numbers of awards.Language requirements vary by country, so before starting the application you should review the specific language proficiency requirements of your selected award. You must possess the necessary language skills to successfully complete the project you are proposing.For programs in countries where English is one of the national languages, you do not need to submit any foreign language forms unless a foreign language is required for your project.If language proficiency is not required for the award and you have little or no knowledge of the language relevant to the host country but plan to acquire proficiency prior to the start of the grant, you may discuss your plans in the Language Self Evaluation. For Commonly-Taught Languages: The Foreign Language Evaluation should be completed by a professional language teacher, preferably a university professor.For Less-Commonly-Taught Languages: If a professional language teacher is not readily available, a college-educated native-speaker of the language can be used.If you wish to have the same person complete both a recommendation and a Foreign Language Evaluation, you will need to register the person once for the recommendation and once for the Foreign Language Evaluation.The recommenders completing the ETA reference forms should be the three individuals who can best speak to your ability to teach English in a classroom abroad based on your intellectual and professional preparation.All recommendation forms must be completed in English. Please ensure your recommender can complete the form in English.You must register the recommenders in the online application system so that they can complete their recommendations directly in the application.Recommendations must remain confidential.

Ineligibility

Failure to submit required language forms may result in your application being deemed ineligible for consideration.The language evaluator cannot be related to the applicant.Do not submit recommendations from a parent, sibling, or other relative.The recommendation should NOT simply be a character reference, as this will be of no value in assessing your ability to be a successful English Teaching Assistant.Applicants cannot complete the recommendation form on behalf of their recommenders, and recommenders should not share their recommendations with applicants.Late recommendation submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.Applicants and Fulbright Program Advisers cannot request that a recommendation be un-submitted.