Q: Do I have to be proficient in Arabic to be eligible for this award?
A: Arabic proficiency is not required unless it is necessary for your research.
Q: Is a letter of invitation mandatory?
Yes, securing an invitation letter is required for a complete application and needs to be submitted within the application before the deadline.
Q: Can the Commission in Jordan help me with finding a host institution and securing an invitation letter?
A: The Commission assists applicants by offering a list of Jordanian host organizations along with their contact information, which applicants can use to contact institutions directly. However, it is the applicants' responsibility to secure their own invitation letters. Access the list here.
Q: Is funding available for my family as well?
A: If you are selected for the Scholar Program, this award provides an allowance for grantees with dependents.
Q: How many letters of recommendation do I need?
A: You need two letters of recommendation.
Q: What are the financial benefits of this award category?
A: Grant benefits vary depending on the type of award. Typically, Fulbright grants cover in-country travel and living expenses for the grantee, with additional support for dependents available only through the Scholar and Student Researcher programs. For more detailed information about specific award benefits please refer to ECatalog of awards.
Q: Can I submit more than one Fulbright application in the same year?
A: Applicants can apply to only one program per application cycle.
Q: Do I have to be proficient in Arabic to be eligible for this award?
A: It is recommended to have an intermediate level of Arabic to help you manage your teaching duties effectively.
Q: Can the Commission in Jordan help you with finding a host institution?
A: The Commission is responsible for placing the ETA in a suitable host institution through a matching process. We will send out a form requesting finalists’ preferences, but the final placement decision is at the Commission’s discretion.
Q: How many years of teaching experience do I need?
A: Applicants for the ETA position must have a minimum of two years of classroom teaching experience at any grade level and in any subject (it does not have to be English). Experience as a teaching assistant (TA) or a core teacher qualifies as classroom teaching. This experience can be gained through part-time, full-time, or volunteer roles, and it does not need to be continuous, but it must total two years. Please note that tutoring, as well as teaching in settings like working in preschools, dance instruction, supervising youth, or similar activities, does not count as classroom teaching experience.
Q: Will I receive any teacher training before starting the program?
A: Yes, all ETAs receive a summer course before beginning their grants, and in-county pre-service training, which includes training on teaching methods, classroom management, and cultural adaptation.
Q: What kind of teaching materials will be provided to me?
A: You will receive some basic materials from the program that can assist you depending on the level you’ll be teaching.
Q: Is funding available for my family as well?
A: Financial support for dependents is not available for the English Teaching Assistant Award.
Q: How many letters of recommendation do I need?
A: You need three letters of recommendation.
Q: What are the financial benefits of this award category?
A: Grant benefits vary depending on the type of award. Typically, Fulbright grants cover in-country travel and living expenses for the grantee. For more detailed information about specific award benefits please refer to the catalog of awards.
Q: Can I work while on my grant?
A: The visa/residency permit you will be on does not permit paid work. You are here as volunteer (and may also volunteer elsewhere while in Jordan if your time and interests permit).
Q: Can I submit more than one Fulbright application in the same year?
A: Applicants can apply to only one program per application cycle.
Q: Do I have to be proficient in Arabic to be eligible for this award?
A: Arabic proficiency is only necessary if your research requires it.
Q: Is a letter of invitation mandatory?
A: Yes, securing an invitation letter is required for a complete application and needs to be submitted within the application before the deadline.
Q: Can the Commission in Jordan help me with finding a host institution and securing an invitation letter?
A: The Commission assists applicants by offering a list of Jordanian host organizations along with their contact information, which applicants can use to contact institutions directly. However, it is the applicants' responsibility to secure their own invitation letters. Access the list here.
Q: Can I choose multiple host institutions for my research?
A: Yes, you can be affiliated with up to three different institutions for your program.
Q: Is funding available for my family as well?
A: If you are selected for the Student Researcher Program, this award provides an allowance for grantees with dependents.
Q: How many letters of recommendation do I need?
A: You need three letters of recommendation.
Q: What are the financial benefits of this award category?
A: Grant benefits vary depending on the type of award. Typically, Fulbright grants cover in-country travel and living expenses for the grantee, with additional support for dependents available only through the Scholar and Student Researcher programs. For more detailed information about specific award benefits please refer to the catalog of awards.
Q: Can I work while on my grant?
A: The visa/residency permit you will be on does not permit work. It is a study/research visa.
Q: Can I submit more than one Fulbright application in the same year?
A: Applicants can apply to only one program per application cycle.
