(VNF) - Outstanding Vietnamese candidates are now able to participate in the 2015-2016 Fulbright distinguished awards in teaching program.

This program brings Vietnamese teachers to the US for a semester and provides them with opportunities to study topics that are unique or particularly strong within the US school system.

Successful candidates will also be able to directly observe and learn about the US education system. Selected candidates will be placed at a US university graduate school of education and will audit up to two classes, pursue a project, observe/team-teach/lead classes for US teachers and students in local primary and secondary schools, and engage in other teaching related activities.

They will be provided a monthly stipend (which covers housing), accident and sickness coverage, airfare & travel support, tuition fees will be waived for the required coursework.

The Fulbright program in Vietnam (at US Embassy Hanoi) will coordinate and nominate up to eight candidates from Vietnam. It is anticipated that 02 (two) awards will be made.

Eligibility requirements: hold Vietnamese citizenship, have at least one undergraduate degree, full-time primary and secondary school teachers, primary and secondary level library media specialists, guidance counselors, curriculum specialists, special education coordinators, gifted and talented student coordinators, and administrators who work with students at least fifty percent of the time; and teacher trainers of primary and secondary levels.

Besides, they must have at least 5 years of teaching experience, a valid minimum TOEFL - IBT score of 79 or IELTS 6.5, and residing in Vietnam.

A complete application includes: an online application, project proposal - suggested topics (current methodology for teaching English as a Second Language; math; working with special needs students; school management or leadership; or curriculum development), original transcripts with certified English translations, an original degree with certified English translation, letters of recommendation (three required with one from current and immediate supervisor), Curriculum Vitae, and a valid TOEFL or IELTS score report.

Deadline is October 30th, 2015. Only online applications with completed supporting documents will be considered./.

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