Bangla – a dream to teach in the US, thanks to the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Programme. The only scholarship of its kind, this is a way for Bangladeshi teachers to teach Bengali at US universities and gain valuable professional and cultural experiences. Applications are currently being accepted for the year 2025–26, which is your once in a lifetime chance to kick-start your career as a teacher on a global stage.
What Is Fulbright FLTA Program?
The Fulbright FLTA Program is a cultural exchange program run by the US Department of State and managed by the Institute of International Education (IIE). It seeks to send foreign teachers to the US to teach their home languages, and learn American culture and society in the process.
For Bangladeshi faculty, this is the only opportunity available to teach Bengali, one of the world’s most spoken languages, in the United States colleges and universities. Since its beginning in 2006, Bangladeshi academics have contributed to it, and there has been linguistic and cultural interaction between the two countries.
Program Benefits
There are many benefits of applying for the Fulbright FLTA Program:
- Profession Development: Provide Bangla courses for foreign students, developing your teaching and teaching methods.
- Cultural Exchange: Learn American culture and share Bangladeshi culture, traditions, values and heritage.
- Student Learning: There will be two classes a semester that you will have to take, one of them is American studies so that you can better understand US history, culture, and society.
- Learn English: Get fluent in English by practicing with real life.
- Completely Supported Trip: Receive a scholarship that covers tuition, housing, airfare and a monthly stipend for the nine months of the program.
Who Can Apply?
Fulbright FLTA Program has its own qualifications in order to recruit only the best:
- Education: Four-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized Bangladeshi university.
- Teaching Experience: A minimum of seven years of experience in English, American Studies, Journalism, Media, Literature or Bengali Language teaching is preferred.
- English Proficiency: TOEFL score of 80 or IELTS 7 minimum required.
- Nationality: Candidates should be Bangladeshis.
- Engagement in Teaching: Candidates must be willing to teach, and be cultural ambassadors.
- All Documents and Forms Must Be Submitted: Please complete all the necessary documents and forms.
How to Apply
It is simple to apply for the Fulbright FLTA Scholarship but you need to do your research. You can try these for a maximum chance:
- Online Application: Log in to the application portal of your choice and fill up the form.
- Academic Records: Upload Undergraduate and Postgraduate Transcripts.
- Three Letters of Recommendation: Three Letters of Recommendation from Academic or Professional Referees must be submitted directly through the application portal.
- Language Proficiency Test Results: Attach official TOEFL or IELTS scores.
- Other Applications: Fill out the academic records information form (available on the application site).
Important Deadlines
Apply on or before 27th July 2025, 11:59 PM Bangladesh Standard Time. You won’t be accepted after the deadline so you should always get your application completed well in advance.
Why Apply?
The Fulbright FLTA Scholarship isn’t just a job training program — it’s also a platform for Bangladesh and the US to connect. When you can teach Bangla, you are helping to spread mutual appreciation between the two cultures. This course will not only give you a step up in your CV, but it will also help you have an impact on the students who are interested in Bangla language and culture.
Final Thoughts
This Fulbright FLTA Scholarship gives Bangladeshi teachers the chance to shine, exchange culture and make international connections. If you qualify and love teaching, do not pass up on this opportunity. Get started today with your application and start an educationally rich career in international education.
To know more information please check the U.S. Embassy website or speak to Fulbright Program Office in Bangladesh. Grab this chance to get a piece of this life changing experience!
