Overview

This program provided assistance to local schools, universities and organizations where Fulbrighters are placed in classrooms to teach English as a second language. The potential ETA applicant must have at least two years’ teaching experience in a classroom at any grade level and teaching any subject (not necessarily English). Working as a TA or a core teacher is considered classroom experience. This experience can be part-time, full-time, or volunteer teaching. The two years of experience does not have to be continuous but must total two years. Tutoring does not count as classroom teaching experience.

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Note: Preference will be given to applicants who hold a degree in TESOL/TEFL, Applied Linguistics, or Education.

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Eligibility

• Applicants must be US citizens at the time of application.
• Applicants must hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree before the beginning date of the grant.
• Arabic proficiency is not required, it is recommended for day-to-day use as Arabic is the language of the country. Applicant must have at least two years’ teaching experience in a classroom setting.
• Applicants should be well-rounded, mature, resourceful, and flexible, and demonstrate the initiative, leadership and confidence required to assist in teaching English in a foreign setting.
• Holding a degree in TESOL/TEFL, Applied Linguistics, or Education is preferable.

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How to apply

For more information and to access the application for the 2025-2026competition cycle please click here.

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Required tests

A foreign language evaluation and language self-evaluation forms must be submitted as part of your application.

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Required documents

When completing your application, the following documents must be included:

• Statement of grant purpose
• Personal statement
• Foreign language forms
• Three letters of recommendation
• Transcripts

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What do we cover?

• A stipend broadly based on the cost of living in the host country. These funds may be used by the grantee to support housing, meals, and incidental costs during the grant period.
• International travel benefits
• Accident & sickness health benefits
• 24/7 mental health support line for urgent and non-urgent situations
• 12 months of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) hiring status within the federal government
• English language teaching preparatory course

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Diversity

The Binational Fulbright Commission in Jordan strives to ensure that its efforts reflect the diversity of both, Jordanian and American societies. The Commission seeks and encourages the involvement of people from traditionally underrepresented audiences in all its scholarships, grants, programs and other higher educational exchange activities and its workforce and workplace. Opportunities are open to people regardless of their race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, geographic location, socio-economic status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Commission is committed to fairness, equity, and inclusion.

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FAQs

Q: Where do I find the application for this award category?
‍A: Online applications and guidelines, please click here.

‍Q: Do I have to be proficient in Arabic to be eligible for this award?
‍A: No, Arabic proficiency is not required, although it is recommended for day-to-day use as Arabic is the language of the country.

‍Q: Can the Commission in Jordan help you with finding a host institution ?
‍A: The Commission is responsible for placing the ETA in a suitable host institution.

‍Q: How many years of teaching experience do I need?
‍A: The potential ETA applicant must have at least two years’ teaching experience in a classroom at any grade level and teaching any subject (not necessarily English). Working as a TA or a core teacher is considered classroom experience. This experience can be part-time, full-time, or volunteer teaching. The two years of experience does not have to be continuous but must total two years. Tutoring does not count as classroom teaching experience.

‍Q: Is funding available for my family as well?
‍A: No, dependent financial support is not available for the English Teaching Assistant Award.

‍Q: What are the financial benefits of this award category?
‍A: rant benefits differ by country and type of award. Generally speaking, Fulbright grants are budgeted to cover travel and living costs in-country for the grantee and their accompanying dependents.  For more detailed information regarding the award benefits, please visit this website.

‍Q: I applied last year and was unsuccessful. How can I find out why I wasn’t selected so I can improve my application for the current competition?
‍A: Final selections are based on feedback from the U.S. peer review committees as well as posts and commissions abroad. CIES operates in conformity with the policies of the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FFSB). According to FFSB policy, CIES cannot give applicants the specific reasons for selection or non-selection. If you are interested in reapplying, you are encouraged to contact the CIES country or regional lead, who can provide general guidance on reapplying.

Additional guidance

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To view the Catalog of Awards, please click here.