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.

  • I am a US citizen
  • I am a primary or secondary school teacher in a full-time teaching position
  • I have at least five years’ full-time teaching experience
  • I hold a Master’s degree
  • I have accomplishment in teaching or have previously received teaching awards or exemplary evaluations

Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching