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Country of study
United States
Degree already heldRequired
Bachelor’s
Target level
Researcher
Fields of study
All fields
Work experience
At least five years of full-time teaching experience.
Other conditions
  • You must be a full-time primary or secondary school teacher in any subject with at least five years of full-time teaching experience, or hold one of these positions at primary or secondary level — library media specialist, guidance counsellor, curriculum specialist, special education coordinator, or another education role including administrators — and work with students at least 50% of your time.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Be a primary or secondary school teacher in a full time teaching position (in any subject), with at least five years of full-time teaching experience; or Hold one of the following positions at primary or secondary level – library media specialist, guidance counsellor, curriculum specialist, special education coordinator, or other educator including administrators, and be working with students at least 50% of your time;
  • You must show experience in conducting professional development activities.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Demonstrate experience conducting professional development activities;
  • You must show achievement in teaching and evidence of leadership in your school or district.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Demonstrate accomplishment in teaching and show evidence of leadership in your school or district;
  • You must meet the citizenship requirements for this award.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Meet the citizenship requirements for this award.
  • Preference is given to teachers working in public schools in under-served communities.PreferredOrganisation’s wording: Preference for the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Programme will be given to teachers serving in public schools in under-served communities.

The real funding

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Paid
Housing and plane ticket

Application steps

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Where to apply

Fulbright New Zealand (opens in a new tab)

Official title (in English): Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching

Verified on 1 November 2026