Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools Travel Grant Program 2020
This grant supports Finnish school leaders in developing diversity, equity, and language awareness through U.S.-Finnish collaboration, including research-based professional development and knowledge exchange.
Funder: Fulbright Finland Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (application deadline) | November 2026 (full application submission) | November 2026 (checklist submission)
Funding Amounts: Covers round-trip airfare, accommodation, program-related travel stipend, and participation fees for 2–3 Finnish school leaders.
Summary: Professional development and networking grant for Finnish primary/secondary school leaders to strengthen school diversity, equality, and language awareness through U.S.-Finnish collaboration.
Description
This grant supports Finnish primary and secondary school leaders in developing diverse, equitable, and language-aware schools through a transatlantic professional development and networking program. Selected participants engage in both virtual and in-person collaboration with U.S. partners, attend the International School Leaders Association (ISLA) symposium in the U.S., visit U.S. schools, and participate in relevant conferences and networking events. The program emphasizes strategies to support immigrant and refugee students, and includes pre-departure orientation, post-program knowledge sharing, and access to Fulbright Finland alumni activities. Funding is provided by the Finnish National Agency for Education and administered by the Fulbright Finland Foundation.
