Foreign Language Teaching Assistant
Forecasted
Fulbright Israel's Foreign Language Teaching Assistant program enables Israeli Arabic or Hebrew speakers to teach in the U.S. and develop language teaching and intercultural skills.
Funder: Fulbright Israel
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Earliest submission) | December 2026 (Final deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to 5 awards; 9-month fellowship; includes monthly stipend, tuition, fees, round-trip airfare, and health insurance.
Summary: A one-academic-year program for Israeli citizens who are native Arabic or Hebrew speakers to teach their language at U.S. colleges and universities while developing teaching skills and engaging in cultural exchange.
Key Information: Fellows must return to Israel for two years after the program; no dependents allowed.
Description
The Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program, administered by Fulbright Israel, enables young Israeli citizens who are native speakers of Arabic or Hebrew to spend one academic year in the United States. FLTA fellows teach their native language at U.S. colleges and universities, participate in academic coursework, and engage in cultural exchange activities. The program aims to enhance foreign language instruction in the U.S. while providing fellows with the opportunity to improve their English, develop teaching skills, and experience American society. Upon completion, fellows return to Israel, equipped to share their enhanced linguistic and intercultural knowledge with their communities.
