To be eligible, you must:
- Hold a Masters degree (or be enrolled in a Master’s program at the time of application);
- Be a primary or secondary school teacher in a full time teaching position (in any subject), with at least five years of full-time teaching experience; or
- Hold one of the following positions at primary or secondary level – library media specialist, guidance counsellor, Special Education coordinator, administrator, and be working with students at least 50% of your time;
- Demonstrate experience conducting professional development activities;
- Demonstrate accomplishment in teaching or have previously received teaching awards or exemplary evaluations; and
- Meet the citizenship requirements for this award.
Preference for the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Programme will be given to teachers serving in public schools in underserved communities.