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Teaching Scholarship for Kenyans at Fulbright US

Posted by on December 1, 2011 Comments Off

FULBRIGHT ENGLISH TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS

Language Swahili and English are the official languages in Kenya. A working knowledge of Swahili is necessary especially if placed in the Coastal region. Candidates interested in learning African languages, e.g., Kiswahili, and Kenyan culture and history are encouraged to apply.

Grant period 9 months. The academic year begins in January and ends in November. Kenyan schools close for holidays in April, August and December. A mandatory in-country orientation will be provided by the U.S. Embassy in Kenya. In addition, all grantees are required to attend a Pre-departure Orientation in Washington DC in mid-June 2012 as a condition of their grants.

Candidate profile Graduating seniors or graduate students with an undergraduate degree in English or education and who have experience teaching or tutoring are preferred. Candidates with the ability to incorporate or organize extracurricular activities – sports, arts, debate – are encouraged to apply. Candidates with experience in life skills, guiding and counseling and other practical skills such as home making skills will have an added advantage.

Affiliation Placement will be at the following host institutions:

Ummul Qura Education Center, Nairobi: The Centre was started in 1998 to provide opportunities for non-formal teachers (teachers who attended Arabic media universities) to attend classes and improve their English language. The college provides courses on Islamic religious education for both pre-primary and primary school teachers. Teachers graduating from this college qualify to teach Islamic Religious Education in nursery and primary schools. Apart from training school teachers, the college also trains Madrassah teachers in modern teaching techniques. The college also offers courses in Early Childhood Development at Certificate and Diploma levels to prepare teachers for Nursery schools.

The New Horizon College, Malindi: The New Horizon College was established in 2002 to enhance English language competencies at the secondary school level to enable students to improve their academic performance. The center provides students with opportunities to continue with their education and also acquire professional skills. Courses offered include: English language classes; Remedial classes; Computer studies classes; Business studies; Community development; Secretarial courses; and, Early Childhood development courses.
Nature of assignment Approximately 20 hours per week assisting lecturers in their classrooms, plus requisite class preparation time and school-related activities. ETAs may assist in a variety of academic formats from one-on-one tutoring to co-teaching large groups to improve the English academic reading and writing skills of secondary school students for whom English is the medium of instruction at school. They will also participate in visits, discussions, experimental programs, essay contests and debates. ETAs will be assigned as language-learning assistants, but will not be responsible for teaching entire courses. Placement will be at the college undergraduate level, with outreach to schools that have received sponsorship under other U.S. government programs.

Housing The U.S. Embassy will work with host institutions to assist ETAs to identify and secure housing.
Website http://nairobi.usembassy.gov

Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship Programme for South Africans at University Of Johanneseburg

Posted by on June 22, 2011 Comments Off

Fulbright Foreign Student Programme

Scholarships for post-graduate study in the USA

Applications are now OPEN (until April 20, )
Short-listed applicants will be invited for interviews in May.

Grants to pursue academic courses, for credit, at post-graduate level, or to engage in research or projects supervised by an approved institution, or to do coursework for non-degree purposes.

Academic Requirements

For Master’s studies: Bachelor (Hons) or an equivalent four-year university or technikon (B.Tech) degree
For PhD studies: a Masters degree
For non-degree studies: registered for PhD in South Africa

Application Information

Applications for the 2012-2013 academic year are NOW OPEN.
Length of grant: Two years
Start of grant: 13-15 months after application deadline
Average number of grants per year: 20
Competition base: South African

If you are a teacher there are also teacher exchange programs check here: http://southafrica.usembassy.gov/fulbright_teacher-exchange.html

There are more programs connected with the Fulbright in SA and information is on the website. I would encourage you to look at it carefully.

Application Documents

Fulbright Program for
Post Graduate Studies at American Universities

Guidelines

1.    Levels of Study

Applications are welcomed from students qualified to study towards a Master’s or PhD degree.

Applications from students registered for doctoral degrees in South Africa who wish to pursue one year of graduate study in the United States for non-degree purposes are also accepted.

Please note that MBA and medical studies are not supported by this program.

2.    Funding

The Fulbright program provides funding for up to two years of study.  The grant begins 13 -15 months after application deadline.

3.    Commencement of Studies

The application period for the 2012-2013 academic year in the U.S. begins on October 1, 2010 and ends on April 20, 2011.

Eligibility Requirements

4.    Academic Requirements

For Master’s degree: Must have a Bachelor’s degree (Hons) or an equivalent four-year university or Technikon (B.Tech) degree

For PhD: Must have a Master’s degree

For non-degree studies: Must be registered for a PhD in South Africa

5.    Recipients of Previous Grants

Applicants who have received previous Fulbright student grants are not eligible.

6.    Second Master’s Degree

Priority will be given to applicants applying for a first Master’s degree over those who are applying for a second Master’s degree. Applicants must provide strong justification to explain their reasoning for pursuing a second master’s degree rather than a PhD program.

7.    Previous Travel to the United States

Priority will be given to applicants who have never traveled and/or studied in the United States over those who have traveled frequently and/or spent considerable time in the United States.

8.     Previous Study outside South Africa

Priority will be given to applicants who have never studied outside South Africa over those who have spent a considerable amount of time studying abroad.

9.    Citizenship and Residency Status

Applicants must be South African citizens.

Applicants holding U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency are ineligible for Fulbright grants to the United States (FSB Policy Statements, 521.1b).

10.    Immigration Regulations

Applicants must fully comply with U.S. laws and regulations governing immigration and naturalization. All grant-holders must return to South Africa upon completion of their studies.

11.    Dependents

The U.S. Embassy and the Fulbright Program are not responsible in any way for dependents accompanying a Fulbright grantee to the United States. If a grantee desires for dependents to accompany him/her, the grantee must show financial proof verifying the ability to provide adequate support and care.

Application Process

12.     Application Forms

Application forms will be available from the Fulbright website from October 1,:

•    All applications must be accompanied by the document marked “Checklist”, found at the end of these guidelines.

•    Please do not email or fax applications.

•    Send signed and completed applications, preferably by registered mail, to:
The Fulbright Program
U.S. Embassy
P.O. Box 9536
Pretoria 0001

13.     Closing Date for Applications

The closing date for the next application cycle will be April 20, 2011. The deadline for all documents (applications, transcripts and reference letters) is non-negotiable. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that applications are complete and that all supporting documents are received by the closing date.

Applicants should emphasize to their referees the importance of submitting reference letters by April 20, 2011.

14.     Required Application Format

•    Application forms must be completed in full. Please do not alter the application format.

•    Only typed applications will be considered; no handwritten applications will be accepted.

•    Under 4.3 in the application, you are asked to list three American universities where you would like to study.  Please give this careful consideration and conduct on-line research on institutions that could fulfill your academic needs. There are thousands of institutions of higher education in the United States; please show evidence that the institutions listed are appropriate for your course of studies. You may include brief background information on why a specific institution suits your needs.  The U.S. Consulates in Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town have professional educational advisors who are available to counsel students about study in the United States.  Please see the U.S. Embassy website for more information about these services (http://southafrica.usembassy.gov).  Please note that we cannot guarantee that if accepted for this program, you will be able to study at a university you have listed in the application.

•     Please note the importance of the following two sections: Study Objectives and Narrative Statement. These two essays are critical to helping the selection panels and, eventually, the admissions offices of U.S. universities assess your qualifications and personal qualities.  Please use these sections as an opportunity to let the selection panels get to know you and understand what motivates you to study in the United States.

15.    Selection procedures

•    All applications are carefully reviewed by the Fulbright Regional Selection Committees, after which the most qualified applicants in each region will be invited for personal interviews.

•    All applicants must be interviewed in order to compete for national selection.  Applicants who are unable to come to an interview in their region may request to have it in another region.

•    Applicants not invited for an interview by the end of May 2011 should consider their application as unsuccessful.

•    The Fulbright Regional Selection Committees conducting the interviews will include administrators, educators and researchers who are familiar with both the South African and American research and educational systems.

•    After the regional interviews, the Fulbright National Selection Committee in Pretoria selects the national finalists.  Selections will be made by late June and candidates will receive notification of their status in July.  Names of national finalists are then submitted to the J. William Fulbright Scholarship Board in Washington DC.

•    Candidates remain in applicant status until acceptance and placement at an American university has been confirmed by the U.S. Embassy.

16.     Required documentation

Applications will only be considered complete and be processed if all the following required documents have been received by April 20, 2011:

•    Certified Transcripts:
Study symbols of all years of university studies must be indicated.

•    Certified Copies of all Degree Certificates
- ONLY following certificates are required:

- Bachelor’s Certificate
- Bachelor’s Honours Certificate

- BTech Certificate
- Diploma Certificate to support BTech Certificate

- Masters Certificate
- MTech Certificate

•    Four Academic Letters of Reference on the Required Form.  Please email the reference letter as an attachment to your referees.

- Reference letters must be forwarded directly by the referees to the
U.S. Embassy in order to ensure their confidentiality.

IMPORTANT: Please do not include extraneous materials, such as Matric Certificates, copies of identity documents, extra reference letters, certificates other than the ones listed above, sample articles, newspaper clippings, etc.

Embassy of the United States of America

Street Address:        877 Pretorius Street
Arcadia, Pretoria 0083

Mailing Address:    P O Box 9536
Pretoria, 0001

Contact numbers:    Telephone:    27 (012) 431-4189
Facsimile:    27 (012) 431-4618

E-mail:        FulbrightProgramSAfrica@state.gov

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