Fellowship Programs – Yale Center for International & Professional Experience (CIPE)
Selected Fellowships for Teaching, 2014-2015
* Many programs only post new information close to the application deadlines: watch individual websites and the Fellowships newsletter for updates (sign up at
www.yale.edu/fellowships). Also: those interested in opportunities to teach, in the US or abroad, would also be well advised to contact the Office of Career
Strategy…
Selected Fellowships for Teaching in the United States
James Madison Graduate Fellowships support one or two years of graduate study leading to a Master’s degree who plan to
become teachers of American history, American government, or social studies at the secondary school level. Applicants must be US
citizens or nationals and have or expect to have a bachelor’s degree by August 31 of the year in which they apply for the fellowship.
After receiving the master's degree, each Fellow must teach in one of the target fields in grades 7–12 for one full year for each
academic year of funding received, preferably in the state from which the recipient won the fellowship. Details and application at:
www.jamesmadison.com/
Deadline: March 1, annually
Knowles Science Teaching Fellowships are intended for exceptional young men and women who are committed to teaching
science and mathematics in United States high schools. The fellowship is designed explicitly to meet the needs of teachers from the
time they begin working on a teaching credential through the early years of their career. Fellowships are awarded in the three
disciplinary areas of biology, mathematics and physical sciences, and provide tuition assistance, monthly stipends, cohesive and
comprehensive professional development, and access to a close, collaborative community of like-minded colleagues. Applicants
should have received their most recent degree in science, mathematics or engineering within five years of the start of the fellowship
(June 1 of the application year), and must be enrolled or plan to enroll in a recognized teacher education program that leads to a
secondary science or mathematics teaching license. At the time of application, applicants do not need to be admitted into a teacher
education program. However, successful applicants must be admitted into such a program before the fellowships are awarded in
June. Further details and application at www.kstf.org/
Deadline: October 29, 2014
Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowships (STEM fields) are available to graduating seniors who are US citizens who have
majored in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, math); recent grads and longer-term alumni are also eligible. The
Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowships prepare outstanding candidates to teach math and science in high-need high schools in one
of the participating states—Georgia, Indiana, and New Jersey—but applicants from all states are welcome. The award is $30,000,
and the program encompasses not only master’s-level preparation but also mentoring throughout the first three years of teaching.
Further information at www.wwteachingfellowship.org
Deadlines: Early decision October 13, 2014, and final deadline January 31, 2015
See also the Michigan State University database of grants to individuals (http://staff.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/3subject.htm ) for
graduate funding and funding for education.
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Selected Fellowships for Teaching Abroad
The Austrian Ministry of Education offers year-long English language teaching assistantships at the secondary school level
throughout Austria. Over 140 positions are available in a variety of communities. U.S. teaching assistants are assigned to one, two,
or three Austrian secondary schools and assist teachers of English in classroom instruction from October through May. Assistants
earn a net monthly salary of approximately € 1,100 (or about $1,500), but do not receive any additional support for travel to Austria.
Applicants should be US citizens, have at least a Bachelor's degree, and be interested in careers in education. Prospective teachers
of German or TESOL and/or graduates with a documented interest in Austrian studies are particularly encouraged to apply. A
working knowledge of German is required and necessary to facilitate classroom work. Further information/online application:
www.usta-austria.at/
Deadline: January 15, annually
The French Ministry of Education offers the opportunity to work in France for 7 months, teaching English to French students of
all ages. Each year, over 1,100 American citizens and permanent residents teach in public schools across all regions of metropolitan
France and in the overseas departments of French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique and Réunion. Gain valuable teaching experience,
improve your language skills, and experience French culture first-hand through the Teaching Assistant Program in France. Eligible are
US citizens (or Green Card holders) between the ages of 20 and 30 who are proficient in French; no experience is required but those
with experience teaching or working with children or young adults are at an advantage.
http://highereducation.frenchculture.org/teach-in-france
Deadline: January 15, annually
The Fulbright Program, administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE) for the United States Department of State,
annually offers to US citizens English Teaching Assistantships in selected countries. IIE also conducts, simultaneously with the
Fulbright competition, the competitions for several teaching programs supported by foreign governments. Teaching opportunities
are currently available in numerous countries in Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and Western Europe, and the list keeps
growing. Requirements for these awards vary by country and applicants should carefully review the both the description of ETAs and
the appropriate country summaries on the Fulbright website. For the Yale application timeline and forms:
http://www.yale.edu/yalecollege/academics/fellowships/competitions/list/fulbright/index.html
Campus deadlines for Yale Class of 2015: August 22 and September 10, 2014
The Japanese Exchange and Teaching Program is an initiative sponsored by the Japanese government to promote
internationalization at the grassroots level by bringing young, college-educated individuals to work in communities throughout
Japan. Since 1989, over 60,000 participants from countries around the world have come to Japan on the JET Program. JET
participants work full-time as Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) in the public school system or as Coordinators for International
Relations (CIRs) in local government offices. With the JET Program, participants can gain valuable work experience abroad and
explore a rich and historical culture. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree when the award becomes tenable; experience
teaching, and/or TEFL or TESL certification an advantage, though not required. Advanced Japanese is required only for the
Coordinator position. For more information, visit: www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/JET/.
Deadline: mid-late November, annually
North American Language and Culture Assistants in Spain Positions are available in K-12 schools throughout Spain for the
September- June academic year, to help to increase Spanish students' knowledge of English (or French) and North American culture.
Eligible: seniors and recent alumni who are Canadian or US native speakers of English (or French), and who have intermediate-level
Spanish; previous teaching experience or experience living abroad may be an advantage.
www.mecd.gob.es/eeuu/convocatorias-programas/convocatorias-eeuu/auxiliares-conversacion-eeuu.html
Deadline: April 1, in most years
Oakham School, England: Yale Educational Fellowship One-year academic post involving both assistant-teaching and
residential duties, as well as a focus on preparing pupils for application to universities in the USA. There is also the opportunity for
the Fellow to develop individual interests. Consult the school website first (www.oakham.rutland.sch.uk), and you might like also to
contact the previous Fellow for an informal discussion about the job (Michelle Taylor. DC ’13: michellealexistaylor@g.harvard.edu).
Eligible: seniors & recent alumni in any major relevant to the school curriculum
https://yale-csm.symplicity.com/students/
Deadline: typically in February
Oundle School, England: Yale (Teaching Assistant) Fellowship Recent Yale graduates are sought, to make a full contribution
to the Science and Mathematics Departments as well as to other areas of Oundle School life during a two-year fellowship.
Eligible: seniors & recent alumni with majors in STEM fields
www.oundleschool.org.uk/about/vacancies/teaching.php; or see https://yale-csm.symplicity.com
Deadline: usually January/early February
Princeton in Africa develops young leaders committed to Africa’s advancement by offering yearlong fellowship opportunities with
a variety of organizations that work across the African continent, in fields including education, emergency relief, post-conflict
reconstruction, public health, conservation, and social entrepreneurship. The Fellowship provides placement with one of the
partner organizations, on-the-ground expenses including housing and living stipend, group medical and evacuation insurance, and a
pre-departure orientation for all Fellows. Further information and application at http://www.princetoninafrica.org/
Deadline: November 2, 2014
Princeton-in-Asia offers yearlong, service-oriented fellowships in 18 Asian countries in the fields of education, international
development (NGOs), environmental advocacy, journalism, law and business, with a majority of fellows working as English teachers
at universities and high schools. PiA fellowships are open to graduates or graduating seniors from all accredited colleges and
universities. Each year PiA offers more than 150 full-year fellowships in some 20 countries. The basic prerequisite for placement is a
bachelor's degree. Though a local salary and housing will be provided, this is generally not a money-making venture. However,
working hours are kept low if possible in order for interns to pursue language and cultural studies and personal projects. Further
information and application at: http://piaweb.princeton.edu
Deadline: November 14, 2014
Princeton-in-Latin-America partners with non-profits throughout Latin America to offer placements to recent college alumni who
cannot otherwise find NGO work in Latin America and who are eager to pursue careers in development work. Placements are
determined by the needs of local organizations, for things such as teaching, grant-writing, program evaluation, field biology,
research and writing of policy proposals. Fellows receive a modest monthly stipend for living expenses. Graduating seniors and
recent alumni are eligible; knowledge of the local language (in Spanish, Portuguese, or French) is an asset. Further details and
application at www.princeton.edu/~pila/
Deadline: November 3. 2014
Saint Paul’s School, London: Colet Fellowship offers an opportunity for a recent American university graduate to spend one
academic year as a member of the community in one of the United Kingdom’s major independent schools. This year St Paul’s is
recruiting graduates from Yale University. There are 933 boys between the ages of 13 and 18, of whom about 30 board, and a
teaching staff of over 100. Duties include part-time teaching (with a chance to teach a class according to the fellow’s own interest:
in the past these have included ‘The History of Gangsters’, Classical Art, Rock `n Roll, ‘The Biology of Disease’), assisting students
with applications to American universities and SAT preparation, coaching sports, etc. See details in Yale UCS symplicity (https://yalecsm.symplicity.com/students/);application involves résumé, cover letter, and (if called for interview) two letters of reference.
Deadline: typically in February
The Teach and Learn in Korea (TaLK) offers opportunities to teach conversational English in rural Korean elementary schools.
Eligible are undergraduates and recent graduates who are citizens of Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, or
US. The program, sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Education, Science, & Technology, provides a 1-month orientation for the
TaLK Scholars plus mentorship, in addition to round-trip airfare, a settling-in allowance, a monthly stipend, health insurance, and
organized trips to historical locations in Korea. Details and application at: www.talk.go.kr/.
Application deadlines: April-June for the term beginning in August and by December for the term beginning in February.
The Teaching English in Poland Summer Program provides hundreds of Polish students (upper elementary through high
school) with instruction and practice in conversational English with an American cultural context. It also enables American teachers
and students, who volunteer their services, to become acquainted with the people, history, language, and culture of Poland. The
three-week English language immersion segment of the program takes place during the summer months. American college students
serve as teaching assistants and tutors, and assist the teachers in preparing classroom materials, teaching the classes and leading
extracurricular activities. Although knowledge of the Polish language is not a prerequisite for acceptance to the program, applicants
must be native speakers of American English and have an excellent command of the language. Please be advised that this is basically
a volunteer program. Further information:
www.thekf.org/programs/teaching_english_in_poland/
Deadline: January 11, in most years
Yale-China Teaching Fellowship provides an opportunity to teach English for two years in mainland China or Hong Kong. YaleChina provides Fellows with Mandarin or Cantonese Chinese instruction, teaching training, and ongoing support throughout their
experience. Yale-China Fellows spend two years teaching English at one of three host institutions. They receive a salary from their
host schools, free housing, medical insurance, and transportation to and from the United States at the beginning and at the
conclusion of their fellowship. Mainland China-based Fellows also receive a stipend from Yale-China. Past Fellows have been actively
involved in service to their adopted communities, leading their students in a variety of extracurricular and/or service activities. The
Yale-China Teaching Fellowship provides excellent opportunities for cross-cultural exchange and understanding through education,
which, in a rapidly changing world, is now more important than ever. Neither prior teaching experience nor academic background in
Chinese language is required. Eligible are graduating seniors and recent alumni (within 5 years of graduation). US citizenship not
required.
Further information/application at: www.yalechina.org/education/teaching_fellowship Contact Brendan Woo with questions
at brendan.woo@yale.edu.
Deadline: November 30, 2014 (preferred), or January 31, 2015
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The information in this handout is current as of October 9, 2014.