Did you know that the Office of Postsecondary Education at the U.S. Department of Education offers grants to K-12 and postsecondary educators and administrators to study and travel abroad?

The Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad program provides short-term seminars abroad for U.S. educators in the social sciences and humanities to improve their understanding and knowledge of the peoples and cultures of other countries. The program offers educational lectures and activities specifically designed for the group, including visits to local schools and organizations, meetings with educators and students, visits to cultural sites.  Participants draw on their experiences during the program to create new, cross-cultural curricula for their classrooms and school systems back in the U.S.

In 2016, summer programs will be offered to Peru, India, and Senegal.  the program covers airfare, lodging, and program costs.  Participants should be prepared to pay a cost-share of up to $600.

Summer 2016 Seminar for Primary Level Educators K-8 (Elementary/Middle)

Destination: Peru

Seminar Title:  Exploring the indigenous heritage of Peru: its impact on education and current society

Duration:  Up to five weeks, exact dates to be determined (typically beginning in early July)

Participants:  U.S. school teachers, administrators, and media resource specialists at the elementary/middle level (kindergarten through 8th grade)

Summer 2016 Seminars for Secondary School Educators (9-12)

Destination:  India

Seminar Title:  Sustainable Development and Social Change in India

Duration:  Pre-departure orientation:  July 5-6, 2016 (may be subject to change).  Program in India:  July 8-August 12, 2016 (may be subject to change)

Participants:  U.S. school teachers, librarians, media resource specialists, and administrators at the secondary level (9th through 12 th grade)

Summer 2016 Seminars for Postsecondary School Educators (U.S. community colleges, 4-year public/private institutions)

Destination:  Senegal

Seminar Title:  Up to five weeks, exact dates to be determined

Participants:  Faculty and administrators from U.S. community colleges, 4-year public/private institutions in the fields of social sciences, arts, humanities, foreign languages, and area studies.

The summer 2016 application and reference form deadline is December 9, 2015.

Apply now.