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Priority deadlines to join our Fulbright advising cohort have passed.
Teach English and serve as a cultural ambassador for the US in a country of your choice.
The Fulbright ETA is an opportunity to teach English abroad while sharing the diversity of US culture and expanding your intellectual and cultural horizons.
The Fulbright ETA is an opportunity to teach English abroad while sharing the diversity of US culture and expanding your intellectual and cultural horizons.
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Missed Fulbright ETA 101?
Missed Fulbright ETA 101?
Watch this recording to learn more about the English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) program, NYU's timeline for applying to the 2026-27 Fulbright competition and how our Global Awards advising and application development process can help you prepare a strong application.
NYU Fulbright Alumni Profiles
NYU Fulbright Alumni Profiles
HUNTON WARREN
(SPAIN ETA 2024-25)An artist at heart, Hunton (LS '24) is teaching English at a secondary school in Madrid and connecting with her host community through film and dance. She is also a co-producer/director of the documentary AfroArgentina.
LAUREN BROWN
(SENEGAL ETA 2024-25)Lauren (Gallatin '19 and current PhD Candidate at Columbia University) taught English in Dakar, where she was invited to present her research on Black hair and Pan-Africanism at the West African Research Center. Check out Lauren's podcast, My Colorful Nana.
MERCEDES JANIS
(BULGARIA ETA 2024-25)Drawing on her theater background, Mercedes (Tisch '19) will implement creative activities in her ETA classroom while deepening her knowledge of post-Soviet history and exploring Bulgarian folk music.
AMY DONG
(TAIWAN ETA 2020-21)Published author, consultant and ICF-certified coach, Amy (Stern '20) has continued her educational leadership journey post-Fulbright and is currently an Ed.M Candidate at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
READY TO GET STARTED?
READY TO GET STARTED?
Follow the steps below in the exact order listed.
Follow the steps below in the exact order listed.
Step 1 Select an ETA Program
Step 1 Select an ETA Program
Attend our Fulbright Friday info sessions to learn more about the Fulbright ETA and figure out which ETA program(s) may be the best fit for your interests and experience.
ETA MATCHMAKING
FRIDAY, APR 18, 11AM ETExplore differences across ETA programs and map out your own preferences to identify which program(s) would be an ideal fit for you
ETA TEACHING TOOLBOX
FRIDAY, APR 25, 11AM ETDo a self-inventory of your qualifications and experiences and help you articulate the unique strengths and perspectives you would bring to your ETA classroom abroad
Step 2 Attend a SOGP Intensive Workshop (Late Spring)
Step 2 Attend a SOGP Intensive Workshop (Late Spring)
This 2h interactive writing workshop will prepare you to write the first draft of your Statement of Grant Purpose (SOGP), the most important component of your Fulbright ETA application.
UPDATE 5/21: Sign-ups are now closed for the ETA SOGP Intensives. If you are reading this on or after May 21, please fill out the Fulbright Intent to Apply form instead.
Step 3 Advising and Draft Review (Summer)
Step 3 Advising and Draft Review (Summer)
Applicants who have submitted a draft of the SOGP (see Step 2 above) will have access to advising appointments and draft review.
Step 4 Attend Short Answer Workshops (Summer)
Step 4 Attend Short Answer Workshops (Summer)
In addition to the Statement of Grant Purpose (SOGP), you will need to respond to three Short Answer Prompts (SAPs) in your Fulbright online application:
Flexibility and Adaptability
Community Engagement
Impact of Fulbright Award
Applicants who have completed a first draft of their SOGP will be invited to register for our SAPs writing workshops.
Step 6 Final Review, Evaluation and Endorsement (Early Fall)
Step 6 Final Review, Evaluation and Endorsement (Early Fall)
CAMPUS DEADLINE Monday, Sep 1
Complete and lock your application in the Slate portal by Monday, Sep 1, 11:59pm ET to participate in the Campus Review endorsement interviews
CAMPUS REVIEW Friday, Sep 12
All applicants who wish to receive NYU's endorsement must take part in a 25-30 min interview with a small panel of NYU faculty and staff who will review your application and give you feedback and suggestions for improvement. This process is known as the Campus Review.
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