The entitlement includes:

  • Return travel (domestic and international);
  • Host institution fees and related expenses;
  • Monthly maintenance allowance to assist with living costs during the programme;
  • Basic supplemental health and accident insurance;
  • Accommodation (Please note, dependents (spouses, children, etc.) are not permitted to accompany grantees on the program. Grantees are encouraged to plan family visit and travel during the 30-day grace periods before the start of the programme and/or at the end of the programme);
  • Official workshop programme in Washington DC;
  • The New Zealand Ministry of Education will fund full relief costs to the grantee’s school through the Teach NZ Prestigious Awards Program.

Note: Grantees may also apply for professional development funds to support development and research, or to help cover the expenses of attending a conference or workshop related to their field of expertise while in the US.