Application

U.S.Department of State E-TeacherScholarship Program

Professional-DevelopmentDistance-Learning Program for English LanguageTeachers

Regional English Language Office at U.S. Embassy Cairo

Program Description:

The American English (AE) E-Teacher Scholarship Program offers Egyptian English teaching professionals the opportunity to take university-level professional development courses through various university partners in the United States. The AE E-Teacher Program is funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by FHI 360.

All AE E-Teacher courses use the latest in instructional technology to provide participants with an interactive distance-learning experience, and are designed to familiarize participating teachers with current methods and issues in the field of English as a Foreign Language.

The AE E-Teacher Program also connects participants with U.S. English language teaching experts and creates a professional network of international colleagues.

Read about eligibility requirements and course descriptions here:

Application Process:

If you are interested and eligible, kindly complete the application form and submit it to nd .

Application

U.S. Department of State E-TeacherScholarship Program

Professional-DevelopmentDistance-Learning Program for English LanguageTeachers

Regional English Language Office at U.S. Embassy Cairo

Section One: Application Eligibility
Please answer the below questions by checking “Yes” or “No” / No / Yes
  1. Are you a motivated teacher, teacher trainer, or ministry official? (Please specify which)

  1. Do you have an advanced level of reading and writing in English, roughly equivalent to a minimum TOEFL score of 525/iBT 70? (If you have a TOEFL score, please provide it.)

  1. Do you have an understanding of English technical terms relating to computers and the Internet?

  1. Do you have regular access (4-5 times/week) to a reliable, up-to-date computer with high-speed internet connectivity?

  1. Do you have basic technology skills related to email, internet searches, downloads/uploads, logins/passwords, and e-file use (e.g., PDF, MS Word, Exceland some courses require access to real-time tools such as Skype)?

  1. Do you have the ability to type in English well enough to perform online tasks in real-time and submit written assignments in a timely?

  1. Do you have at least 8-10 hours per week to devote to the coursework?

  1. Are you a citizen of and reside in Egypt at the time of the course?

  1. Do you hold dual citizenship in the United States?

Section Two: Personal Background
  1. Last name

  1. First name

  1. Date of birth (DD/MM/YY)

  1. Governorate

  1. Nationality

  1. Phone number

  1. Email addresses
/ (Main email):
(Alternative email):
Section Three: Professional Background
  1. Current position (Please specify name of institution and starting date.)
/ Starting date / Position and institutional affiliation
  1. Previous positions(Please provide dates starting with most recent and working back.)
/ Dates / Position and institutional affiliation
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  1. Publications or academic presentations(Please provide the three most recent ones.)

  1. Have you ever participated in the E-Teacher Program? (If so, please list which course/s and what year/s.)
/ Course and year:
Course and year:
Course and year:
Section Four: Statement of Interest
  1. Please indicate which course are you applying for?
It is highly important to fill all three choices starting with top preference. / 1st Choice:
2nd Choice:
3rd Choice:
Note: If your 1st choice is unavailable, you will be enrolled in their 2nd choice. If 2nd choice is unavailable, you will be enrolled in their 3rd choice.
  1. Please tic your preference of course enrollment
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Winter Course
Spring Course
Summer Course
Fall Course
  1. Please state why you are interested in participating in the E-Teacher program. Indicate what impact your participation in this course would have on your institution/region short- and long-term. (300 words maximum)

  1. Why are you a good candidate for an E-Teacher scholarship? Why should we choose you?(300 words maximum)