The United States Mission Nigeria’s Public Affairs Section has requested for applications from qualified Nigerians who wish to teach Hausa or Yoruba languages and cultures to American students in colleges and universities in United States.
The FLTA program permits foreign teachers to teach American students in universities and colleges foreign languages and culture while ameliorating their teaching skills, making better their English language proficiency and extending their knowledge of the cultures and customs of the United States by partaking in non-degree studies.
In a statement issued on its website, the US said: “Becoming a participant carries with it a great responsibility. Along with their studies, participants teach language courses, supervise language labs and lead language table discussions.
“They may also act as resource persons in conversation groups, cultural representatives, attendants in language laboratories, coordinators of extra-curricular activities, guest speakers in civilisation courses, head of language clubs, houses, tables and much more.
“Grant Benefit: The grant covers the grantee’s round trip airfare to the US, a settling-in allowance, monthly stipend, housing allowance, health insurance, and a tuition scholarship for their coursework.
“Provisions will be made for participants to attend a Fulbright FLTA Summer Orientation in the United States before beginning their program. During the FLTA program, fellows are also invited to participate in a special Fulbright enrichment seminar and conference for professional development and networking opportunities.
“Note: The grant does not cover travel of family members; hence grantees will not be allowed to travel with spouse and children or relatives to the United States even at their own expense. Field of Study: Competition is open to applicants who major in English Language, Education, Hausa, Yoruba, Linguistics and Languages.”
