Embassy of the United States

Fulbright and Exchange

Fulbright Foreign Language (Arabic)  Teaching Assistant (FLTA)

Program overview

The purpose of the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program is to strengthen the instruction of foreign languages at US colleges and universities, while providing young teachers of English with the opportunity to refine their teaching skills, increase their English language proficiency and extend their knowledge of the cultures and customs of the United States.

During the course of one academic year (9 months), Qatari FLTA Fellows teach Arabic and in parallel take at least two US studies or teaching methodology classes per semester. Fellows also share their culture and values with Americans in university clubs, language dormitories and in community outreach programs.

Grant benefits

• Tuition scholarship for coursework
• Monthly subsistence stipend
• Roundtrip transportation to and from the host campus 
• Health insurance 
• Participation in special Fulbright workshops and Fulbright Enrichment Seminars
• Pre-departure orientation
  

Eligibility criteria

• Candidates must be Qatari citizens.
• Candidates must be between 21 and 29 years of age at the time of application. 
• Arabic must be the candidate’s mother tongue. 
• Fluency in English is mandatory. A score of no less than 213 (computer-based test)/79-80 (internet-based test) on the TOEFL is required. 
• Candidates must be teachers of English or in training to become teachers of English.
• Candidates with prior teaching experience will be given priority. 
• Candidates must have received at least a Bachelor's degree by August 2008
  

Important Dates

January 15: Final deadline for submission of applications in Doha
January 23: Interview of applicants by PD Officials at US Embassy Doha 
February 1: Final deadline for submission of application and documents in Washington D. C.
May 2009:  Candidates notified of results 
July 2009: Orientation Conference in the region
August 2009: Awards commence