Fulbright Israel's Foreign Language Teaching Assistant program places Israeli Arabic or Hebrew speakers in U.S. colleges for a year to teach language and promote cross-cultural exchange.
Funder: Fulbright Israel
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (earliest submission) | December 2026 (final deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to 5 awards; 9 months; includes monthly stipend, tuition, travel, housing, and health insurance.
Summary: Places native Arabic or Hebrew speakers from Israel in U.S. colleges as language teaching assistants for one academic year to promote cross-cultural exchange.
The Fulbright Israel Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program supports young Israeli citizens whose native language is Arabic or Hebrew to spend one academic year (9 months) teaching their language at U.S. colleges and universities. Fellows also enroll in academic courses, participate in campus and community activities, and act as cultural ambassadors. The program aims to enhance foreign language education in the U.S. while fostering professional development and mutual understanding.