Application U.S. Department of State E-Teacher Scholarship Program

Professional-Development Distance-Learning Program for English Language TeachersRegional 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: http://exchanges.state.gov/non-us/program/e-teacher-scholarship-program

Application Process:

If you are interested and eligible, kindly complete the application form and submit it to SoudanHE@state.gov and ElitribyB@state.gov.

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ApplicationU.S. Department of State E-Teacher Scholarship Program

Professional-Development Distance-Learning Program for English Language TeachersRegional English Language Office at U.S. Embassy Cairo

Section One: Basic Information

1. Name(As listed on passport)

Given Name (Middle Name) Family Name

2. Country & City of Residence

3. Are you a citizen of your country of residence?

☐ Yes ☐ No

Will you be living in your countryduring the AE E-Teacher course?

☐ Yes ☐ No

4. Email Address(Please use your own email address.)

5. Phone Number

[country code][area code] [local number]

For example, [1][555][1234567]

☐ Tutor

☐ Other _____________________

☐ English Access Microscholarship Program Administrator

☐ English Access Microscholarship Program Teacher

☐ Pre-service Teacher

☐ In-service Teacher (Secondary)

☐ In-service Teacher (Primary) ☐ Ministry of Education Official

☐ University Lecturer

☐ University Professor

☐ Curriculum Developer

☐ Principal

☐ Administrator

What do you do? (Check as many boxes as apply)

Section Two: Professional Background

1. Current position

(Please specify name of institution and starting date.)

Starting date Position and institutional affiliation

2. 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:

Statement of Purpose: Please explain your reasons for wanting to participate in the E-Teacher courses. What impact will your participation in this program have on your institution, or region, and how do you expect to use the knowledge acquired in this course?

How will you share the information you will learn with your colleagues after the completion of the course?(Check as many boxes as apply)

Please assess your present English language proficiency. (select one)

Understanding of written English ☐ Excellent ☐ Good ☐ Fair

Expressing yourself in written English ☐ Excellent ☐ Good ☐ Fair

Please assess your computer skills. (select one) ☐ Excellent ☐ Good ☐ Fair ☐ None

Please respond to the following questions by selecting one of the boxes.

I have taken an online course before ☐ Yes ☐ No

I have regular and reliable access to high-speed internet connection. ☐ Yes ☐ No

I commit to spending 10 to 12 hours online each week for the duration of the 8-week course to participate in this course.

☐ Yes ☐ No

☐ Presentation

☐ Workshops

☐ Conferences

☐ Distributing material

☐ Other ________________ ________________ ________________

Questions? Contact us: (SoudanHE@state.gov)