Applications are currently being accepted for the U.S. Embassy Botswana Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching for International Teachers Program Competition 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About U.S. Embassy Botswana Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching for International Teachers Program Competition
The Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program for International Teachers (Fulbright DAI) brings outstanding international primary, secondary-level educators and teacher trainers to the United States for a semester-long program to pursue individual or group projects, take courses for professional development at a U.S. host university, and observe, collaborate, and share their expertise with U.S. colleagues in public, private, secular, and religious schools.
Benefits of U.S. Embassy Botswana Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching for International Teachers Program Competition
- The grant covers program costs, including transportation, lodging, host institution fees and related expenses. While abroad, grantees will receive a maintenance allowance to cover the costs of living during the program.
- Grantees will receive professional development funds to support research or to cover the expenses of attending a conference or workshop related to their field of teaching expertise.
U.S. Embassy Botswana Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching for International Teachers Program Competition Requirements
- Botswana citizens residing and working in Botswana, teaching or working directly with students (as a guidance counselor, library media specialist, etc.) at least 50 percent of their time, and teacher trainers are eligible to apply.
- Applicants must have at least three years’ experience. The strongest applicants will have five years’ experience and demonstrated leadership experience.
- Candidates must obtain a minimum of 61 scores on the Internet-based TOEFL. The TOEFL exam is a requirement after interviews.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
10 April, 2026
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