Fulbright Finnish Language and Culture Teaching Assistant Program (FLTA)
The Fulbright Finnish Language and Culture Teaching Assistant Program supports Finnish educators to teach and promote Finnish culture at U.S. universities while pursuing academic coursework.
Funder: Fulbright Finland Foundation
Due Dates: October 25, 2026 (application period ends)
Funding Amounts: Approx. €20,000 total grant (including university contribution); covers 9 months in the U.S., tuition for 4 university courses, visa fees waived
Summary: Year-long program for Finnish students, recent graduates, and early-career teachers to teach Finnish language and culture at a U.S. university while taking courses and participating in cultural exchange.
Key Information: For Finnish citizens only; J-1 visa required; family cannot accompany as dependents.
Description
This program enables Finnish students, recent graduates, and early-career teachers to spend an academic year at a U.S. university as a Fulbright Finnish Language and Culture Teaching Assistant (FLTA). Grantees assist in teaching Finnish language and culture, act as cultural ambassadors, and take up to four university courses tuition-free. The program is designed to foster professional growth, international networking, and the promotion of Finnish language and culture in the U.S., while offering an immersive experience in American academic and cultural life.
