English Language Programs

The FLTA program aims at strengthening foreign language instruction at U.S. colleges and universities and some high schools while providing future foreign teachers of English with the opportunity to refine their skills, increase their English language proficiency and extend their knowledge of U.S. society and culture.

GENERAL PROGRAM

FLTAs will work at selected U.S. universities (see sample list below) as teaching assistants in Turkish language teaching programs. In addition, they will take courses in English Teaching and/or U.S. studies at these institutions as non-degree students. FLTAs also interact with their host communities in conversation groups, extracurricular activities and community outreach projects. FLTA Fellows must return to Turkey upon completion of the program

PAST PARTICIPATING UNIVERSITIES (2008-2009)

University of Pennsylvania
University of Iowa
University of Florida
Mercyhurst College
University of Montana
California State University-San Bernardino
University of Arizona
Syracuse University
Brown University
Binghamton University
University of California- Santa Barbara
Boston University
University of Texas-Austin
New York University
Syracuse University
Texas Technical University
Portland State University

BENEFITS

FLTA Fellows receive a monthly stipend, accident and sickness insurance coverage, and travel support.  U.S. Host Institutions provide tuition waivers to support the required coursework.

GENERAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

FLTA Fellows will be required to attend an orientation in the summer of 2009 before arriving at their host institution in August.  FLTA Fellows will also be required to attend a mid-year enrichment workshop that will be hosted by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in the U.S. to share and discuss Foreign Language best practices and their current teaching experiences with other FLTA Fellows.

ELIGIBIILTY

The applicants must be Turkish citizens.  Dual citizens are not eligible (US citizens or US residents) applicants must be teachers of English or in training to become teachers of English and at minimum must posses the equivalent of a U.S. Bachelor’s degree by August 2009.

Fluency in English is mandatory demonstrated by a score of no less than:

            213 CBT
            550 paper-based TOEFL
            79-80 iBT
            6 overall score IELTS

Applicants must be residing in Turkey throughout the nomination and selection process and must return to Turkey upon completion of the nine month program.

Applicants must be between 21 and 29 at the time of application.
Dependents are not allowed to accompany Fellows on this program.

Candidates must fill out the on-line application at https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/flta/

• Instructions for Completing the Fulbright FLTA Program Application
• Application for foreign language teaching assistantship in the United States

The complete application package consists of:

On-line application and hard copy submitted to Fulbright along with the following:

Official Academic transcripts and translations
Copy of diploma(s) and translations
Letters of reference
Copy of TOEFL or IELTS score report
Birth certificate with ID number
Photo

In addition:

A full medical history and examination will be necessary once a candidate is selected
A valid passport with an expiration date no earlier than December 31, 2009

TIMELINE

Deadline:
The deadline for applications is November 28, 2008 and due at the Ankara Fulbright Office at Şehit Ersan Caddesi 28-4  Çankaya  06680 

Interviews:
Interviews will take place in early January 2009