Community College Faculty Award
Forecasted
Community College Faculty Award supports U.S. community college faculty teaching and developing applied technical education at Egyptian universities to prepare graduates for labor-market and local-industry needs.
This grant was recently updated
Applications are now marked closed, replacing the previously listed September 15, 2026 deadline.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application) | September 2027 (Recommendations) | September 2027 (Optional invitation letter)
Funding Amounts: Up to 2 four-month awards; $4,050–$4,250 monthly base stipend, plus maintenance, housing, travel, and other benefits
Summary: Supports U.S. community college faculty teaching and developing applied technical education at Egyptian universities.
Key Information: Current faculty at accredited U.S. community colleges may apply with a master’s degree and relevant teaching experience; no PhD required.
Description
This Fulbright Scholar teaching award supports a semester in Egypt sharing vocational and technical education expertise. The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt arranges affiliations at technological universities and other universities with relevant departmental programs. Scholars teach undergraduate or graduate courses, mentor students, conduct seminars and workshops, and contribute to curriculum, program, and faculty development.
The award supports Egypt’s expansion of technological education that prepares graduates for labor-market and local-industry needs. Priority interests span applied healthcare, engineering, information technology, manufacturing, agriculture, food, and transport technologies, alongside entrepreneurship and business serving these fields. Beyond academic activities, scholars may give public talks and engage with host communities to strengthen relationships and mutual understanding between the United States and Egypt.
