Teachers looking to upgrade their classroom impact and global exposure now have a powerful opportunity on the horizon. The Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) Program 2027, funded by the U.S. Government and administered by IREX, is preparing to select outstanding secondary-level educators from around the world for a prestigious professional development experience in the United States.
Established under the globally respected Fulbright framework, this program has helped thousands of educators refine teaching strategies, strengthen leadership skills, and return home equipped to transform learning environments. The six-week fully funded training in the U.S. focuses on modern teaching methods, technology integration, and cross-cultural collaboration — making it one of the most competitive and rewarding professional fellowships for school teachers globally.
Selected teachers will participate in academic seminars, practical classroom training, and cultural exchange while working closely with U.S. partner educators. Participants are nominated based on professional experience, leadership potential, and commitment to improving education in their home communities. Final selections are made by the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
Number of awards is not officially specified, as selections are made globally based on nominations and available country allocations.
Winners Will Receive Following Package on Fulbright TEA Program
This fully funded teacher training fellowship is structured to upgrade both academic and leadership capabilities while removing financial barriers for selected participants.
Participants will receive:
- Round-trip international airfare arranged by the program
- Travel allowance and reimbursement for domestic travel to departure airport
- Six-week professional development program at a U.S. host university
- Academic seminars on modern teaching methodologies and instructional technology
- Intensive English language support if required
- At least 40 hours of classroom practicum with a U.S. secondary school teacher
- Housing arranged near host university campus
- Daily maintenance stipend for meals and living expenses
- Coverage for classroom supplies, cultural activities, and educational resources
- Mentoring, cultural enrichment activities, and ongoing support
- Training-of-trainers skills to share knowledge back home.
Can You Apply for Fulbright TEA Program?
The program targets experienced secondary-level teachers who demonstrate leadership and commitment to educational development.
Applicants must:
- Be full-time secondary school teachers in subjects such as English, EFL, mathematics, science, foreign languages, social studies, journalism, communications, or special education
- Work at institutions serving primarily local populations
- Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Have a minimum of three years full-time teaching experience (five years preferred)
- Teach students aged approximately 12–18 years
- Spend more than 50% of teaching time with middle or high school students
- Demonstrate leadership skills in school or professional community
- Be nominated through U.S. Embassies or Fulbright Commissions in their country
Apply: https://ci.usembassy.gov/fr/2027-fulbright-teaching-excellence-and-achievement-program/
Last Date to Apply
The last date to apply for the Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) Program 2027 is March 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST.