Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Programme
Broaden your perspective, build a truly international network, and invest in your teaching career with this prestigious scholarship
Established to promote understanding through educational and cultural exchange, Fulbright scholarships are world renowned. Each year, the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Programme sends two Aotearoa New Zealand teachers to the United States for four months of intensive professional development.
This is a unique opportunity to expand and share your teaching practice with likeminded teaching professionals from across the globe. Applications are now open for travel in 2026.
About the scholarship
If successful, you will join 16 to 20 teachers from around the world at one of three host universities. During your stay, you will complete coursework and participate in leadership training and seminars. Grantees experience education in the US schooling system by observing, co-teaching, and exchanging expertise. You will also complete an individual or group project related to your teaching. Many grantees say their time abroad was invaluable:
The programme is an opportunity to gain a broader perspective:
The scholarship is generously supported with travel and many associated costs covered, including living costs. The Ministry of Education will cover the relief teaching costs for your school or kura while you are away.
Make an application
The application process is managed by Fulbright New Zealand. Applications are now open to travel in 2026.