2026 Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) Program – United States

Location: United States

Program: Professional Training |Fellowship

Eligibility: Developing Countries

Duration: 6 Weeks

Deadline: Varies by country

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The Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) Program is a prestigious professional development opportunity funded by the U.S. Department of State that brings outstanding international secondary-level educators to the United States for an intensive six-week program. Participants engage in comprehensive professional learning experiences at American host universities, where they attend academic seminars focused on innovative teaching methodologies, student-centered learning approaches, content-based instruction techniques, lesson planning strategies, and instructional technology integration. The program provides participants with a minimum of 40 hours of field experience working alongside U.S. partner educators in local secondary schools, where they observe classrooms, co-teach lessons, and collaborate on educational best practices

The Fulbright Program, established in 1946, is the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program and is regarded as one of the most prestigious scholarship programs in the world. Administered by IREX (International Research & Exchanges Board) on behalf of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the Fulbright TEA Program specifically targets secondary school teachers from developing and emerging democracies across 88 countries and territories spanning Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, and the Pacific Islands.

Benefits of the Scholarship

This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients:

All expenses covered including round-trip international airfare from home country to the United States
Complete accommodation
Daily living allowance
Full meals for the entire duration
Comprehensive health insurance coverage
Certificate of completion from the Fulbright Program
Academic seminars on teaching methodologies, student-centered learning, content-based instruction, lesson planning, and instructional technology
Co-teaching opportunities in American classrooms within participant’s discipline
Professional collaboration with U.S. educators and students at host universities and local

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following:

Must be a citizen and resident of one of the 88 participating countries/territories
Must be a full-time secondary-level educator currently living and working in a participating country/territory
Must be teaching in any discipline including English, English as a Foreign Language, mathematics, science, foreign language, social studies, journalism, communications, or special education in these subjects
Must possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and professional experience
Must demonstrate sufficient English language proficiency to participate in academic seminars and classroom activities
Must be able to travel to the United States for the full 6-week program duration
Must have not previously participated in another Fulbright program (preference given)
Must have not had significant previous professional experience abroad in the last five years including study, teaching, research, or employment (preference given)
Application deadlines and specific requirements vary by country/territory—contact local U.S. Embassy or Fulbright Commission for details

Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements

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Selection Criteria

Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement participants are selected through an open competition. Applications are reviewed by U.S. Embassies and/or Fulbright Commissions in participating countries and nominated according to a number of evaluation criteria. Preference will be given for applicants who have not participated in another Fulbright program and/or have not had significant previous professional experience abroad in the last five years (study, teaching, research, or employment). The Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board approves all final nominations. All nominated applicants will be notified of the selection decision by their local U.S. Embassy or Fulbright Commission.