South Africa
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
There are two types of Fulbright grants to South Africa.
FULBRIGHT FULL GRANTS
Language English. However, knowledge of other official South African languages may be necessary, depending on the project.
Grant period 10 months. Fulbright grants will begin between August 2010 and March 2011.
Affiliation It is the applicant’s responsibility to secure affiliation with an educational institution, research facility, or other appropriate institution. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that applicants identify appropriate host institutions for their projects and that they include affiliation letters with their Fulbright applications. Affiliation is possible at any of the 22 universities or technical universities in South Africa, and affiliation with other research institutions will also be considered. Applicants are encouraged to contact the U.S. Embassy’s Fulbright Office if they have questions in this regard.
Special considerations Please note that the program supports a balanced countrywide distribution of grants. Priority consideration will be given to proposals for affiliation with previously disadvantaged host institutions and to those seeking affiliations beyond heavily-subscribed institutions in the Western Cape.
General comments The highest-ranking applicant to South Africa will have the honor of being designated the Fulbright/Amy Biehl awardee. This grant carries the same stipend as other Fulbright grants to South Africa, but honors the memory of Amy Biehl, a 1993 Fulbright Fellow to South Africa, who was tragically killed while working to help promote multiracial democracy in South Africa.
Dependents The basic amount of the Fulbright grant is increased by US$200 per month for grantees with one accompanying dependent and by US$300 per month for two or more accompanying dependents.
Contact maraisix@state.gov
Website https://southafrica.cms3.getusinfo.com/fulbright_program.html
4 FULBRIGHT ENGLISH TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS
Language No foreign language proficiency is required.
Grant period 10 months, January to October. A country orientation will be provided by the U.S. embassy in Pretoria.
Candidate profile Graduating seniors or graduate students considering careers in education who have a degree in English, education or TEFL/applied linguistics and have experience teaching or tutoring will be considered. Other fields will be considered if combined with teaching experience and/or coursework in pedagogy. Candidates with the ability to incorporate or organize extra-curricular activities – music, art, dance, and sports – will be preferred. Candidates with an interest in African languages, culture, and history are also encouraged to apply.
Affiliation the University of Fort Hare or the University of Pretoria.
Nature of assignments Approximately 20 hours per week assisting university professors in their classrooms, plus requisite class preparation time and school-related activities. English Teaching Assistants (ETAs) may assist in a variety of academic formats from one-on-one tutoring to co-teaching large groups to improve English academic reading and writing skills of university undergraduates for whom English is both a second language and the medium of instruction at school. ETAs will be assigned as language-learning assistants, but will not be responsible for teaching entire courses. Responsibilities may include giving presentations on topics related to the United States, preparing classroom activities, and/or encouraging students to communicate in English. Placement will be at the university undergraduate level, with some possible outreach to secondary and middle schools (periodic language enhancement camps).
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