Competition for the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant

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HANOI, May 7, 2015 – U.S. Mission Vietnam is pleased to announce the 2016 competition for the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program.

The Fulbright FLTA Program is a nine-month, fully-funded, non-degree program for early career English teachers or professionals in related fields (e.g., American Studies, American/English Literature, etc.). Participants have the opportunity to refine their teaching skills, increase their English language proficiency and extend their knowledge of the society and culture of the United States, while being teaching assistants for their native language to U.S. students and strengthening foreign language instruction at U.S. colleges and universities.

Fulbright FLTA participants may assist in up to twenty hours of language classes a week and are required to enroll in at least two courses per semester, one of which must be in U.S. Studies. Coursework is offered on either an audit or credit basis. Fulbright FLTA participants will also be expected to facilitate cultural events, language clubs, and language tables. Fulbright FLTA participants also interact with their host communities in conversation groups, extracurricular activities, and community outreach projects. Fulbright FLTA participants must return to their home countries upon completion of the program.

The Fulbright Program in Vietnam will coordinate to nominate up to 4 candidates from Vietnam. It is anticipated that 2 awards will be made.

Fulbright FLTA Program awards provide:

A monthly stipend
Accident and sickness coverage
Travel support
Tuition fees will be waived for the required coursework
Eligibility requirements:

Hold Vietnamese citizenship
Have at least one undergraduate degree
Teachers of English
A valid minimum TOEFL – IBT score of 79 or IELTS 6.5
Residing in Vietnam
A complete application includes:

An online application
Original Transcripts with certified English translations
An original degree with certified English translations
Letters of recommendation (three required)
A valid TOEFL or IELTS score report.
Only online applications with completed supporting documents will be considered. The online application is available at: https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/flta

Deadline: Wednesday, August 5, 2015

For further details, please visit the website at, or contact Ms. Nguyen Thi Hanh, the Program Assistant at phone (04) 3850-5089, or email: vnfulbright@gmail.com

http://vietnam.usembassy.gov/mr050715.html