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Dear Seniors:
As you continue thinking through post-graduation plans, we want to highlight an opportunity to consider through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program: the English Teaching Assistant (ETA) award model!
See below for answers to questions about developing an application for this type of grant. Also join our Fulbright Friday email list.
Sincerely,
Center for Research & Fellowships
WHAT IS THE ENGLISH TEACHING ASSISTANT AWARD?
From Fulbright: “The English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Programs place Fulbrighters in classrooms abroad to provide assistance to the local English teachers. ETAs help teach English language while serving as cultural ambassadors for the U.S. The age and academic level of the students varies by country, ranging from kindergarten to university level. Applicants for ETA Programs can apply to only one country.”
More from Fulbright: “Fulbright ETAs are not responsible for designing curricula or teaching full courses. Rather, they serve under supervision at their assigned placements and will be expected to develop and carry out a variety of learning activities, make presentations on U.S. culture and society, and/or assist faculty in an English Language Department with their teaching responsibilities, as needed.
In addition, some countries request that applicants describe an academic or supplemental project or activity that they would pursue concurrent with the ETA assignment. This is a secondary component of some grants and may provide insight into the applicant's interest in the host country, academic or career interests, and/or suitability for the ETA program.”
WHERE CAN I TEACH?
Applicants can apply to serve as an ETA in more than 80 countries. Visit a list by clicking here. Each country’s ETA webpage contains country-specific guidance, which you should read closely.
HOW CAN I START AN APPLICATION?
Once you decide where you would like to apply, you can start an application on the website of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.
WHEN IS MY APPLICATION DUE?
Georgetown’s institutional due date is September 1, 2024, at 12 PM NOON (not midnight) ET.
It is expected that completed draft applications (including the three required recommendation forms and, if required, a language evaluation) be locked (not submitted) in the Fulbright portal by this time.
WHAT IS REQUIRED?
You can review all of the required components of an ETA application on the Fulbright website.
WHAT SHOULD I WRITE ABOUT IN MY PERSONAL STATEMENT?
The personal statement for the ETA grant is one page in length and single spaced. Visit the Advising Corner section of the May 3 Fulbright Friday for suggestions about approaching the personal statement.
WHAT SHOULD I COVER IN MY STATEMENT OF GRANT PURPOSE?
Like the personal statement, the ETA statement of grant purpose is one page in length and single spaced. Visit the Advising Corner section of the April 26 Fulbright Friday for more on the statement of grant purpose.
HOW SHOULD I APPROACH THE SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS?
In the Fulbright application, you will need to complete short answer questions in addition to the personal statement and the statement of grant purpose. Visit the Advising Corner section of the June 28 Fulbright Friday for tips on approaching these questions.
WHO SHOULD RECOMMEND ME?
Select three individuals who can best answer five short answer questions about you. Visit the Advising Corner section of the May 10 Fulbright Friday for more on recommendations for the ETA grant. Begin engaging with your recommenders now!
DO I NEED A FOREIGN LANGUAGE EVALUATION?
It is important to read closely the ETA landing page for the country you’re interested in for exact requirements, including language proficiency. Visit the Advising Corner section of the June 7 Fulbright Friday for more on language evaluations. If required by the host country, contact your language evaluator now to schedule an evaluation!
WHAT RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE?
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