FSE X MOE English Teaching Flagship Awards

Join our program to sharpen your teaching skills and be immersed in the local culture of Taiwanese communities!

The Foundation for Scholarly Exchange (FSE) is in cooperation with Taiwan’s Ministry of Education (MOE) to help achieve its bilingual policy goal.
This scholarship program is renowned for its strong support systems, professional teacher training advisors, abundant cultural exchange opportunities, and day-to-day assistance.

Duration: The application process operates on an ongoing admission basis, subject to availability of space, with the deadline for non-current Fulbright Taiwan grantees being the end of May 2024.

 

Benefits

  • Round-trip airfare between Taiwan and the USA

  • Settling-in allowance of NT$26,000 at the beginning of the grant period

  • National Health Insurance eligibility

  • One-month free housing (August, 2024)

ETF

Monthly stipend: NT$53,000 (which includes a monthly benefit of NT$5,000 for professional development for learning Chinese and relevant education certificates)

ETF+

Monthly stipend: NT$63,000 (which includes a monthly benefit of NT$5,000 for professional development for learning Chinese and polishing teaching techniques)


ETF Application Eligibility

Nationality: Applicants must be US citizens.
Applicants must have held at least a Bachelor’s degree by the start of the grant.
Teaching Experience Requirements (meet one of the following):

  • Applicants who have received the Fulbright ETA award or ETF award.

  • Applicants who are currently teaching English in Taiwan or other countries.

  • Applicants with at least one year of English-teaching experience.

  • Applicants with a Master’s degree in TEFL or English-teaching-related majors.

  • Applicants selected from the affiliated universities with FSE.

ETF+ Application Eligibility

Nationality: Applicants must be US citizens.

Teaching Experience Requirements (meet either A or B):

  • A: Hold a state-issued teaching license or certificate.
    *Please note that a substitute teaching license will not be eligible for the ETF+ grant.

  • B: Have taught English courses in accredited schools in Taiwan for more than one year or have served as a full-time teaching assistant for more than one year in public schools that participate in MOE’s program in Taiwan. In addition, applicants must meet both of the following qualifications: (a+b)

    • a: Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in education, English, or related field/TESOL, TEFL, or CELTA certificates approved by accredited universities.

    • b: Have taken English teaching materials, teaching assessment, introduction to second language learning, and trial teaching for more than 120 hours (distance learning courses shall not exceed two-thirds of the total course hours).

Advantages

  • Cooperation with Taiwan’s MOE

  • Provision of a strong teaching support system (advisors, workshops, forums, etc.)

  • Local Coordinator support system

  • Cohort support system

  • Networking with Fulbrighters

  • Engagement with local communities 

  • Participation in cultural activities

Required Documents

  • Statement of Purpose
    Tell us about your experience and why you are interested in applying for this grant. Additionally, we would like you to provide some examples or ideas on how your teaching experiences or dedication could benefit Taiwan.
    (Format: PDF file with single space and 12-point Times New Roman font. The length of the statement should be no more than two pages.)

  • English CV
    Your most-updated resume with your current contact information (phone number and email address).

  • Academic Transcript
    The scanned copy of the academic transcript of your highest degree with the school's seal. Format: PDF file.

  • Degree Certificate (Diploma)
    A scanned copy of your highest academic degree certificate or diploma with the seal of the school.

  • 1-2 Recommendation Letter(s)
    A recommendation letter from your latest employers, supervisors, or institution. It must contain the recommender’s name, title, institution, and contact information.

  • Copy of U.S. Passport
    A scanned copy of your U.S. passport. Please avoid reflection on the photo.

  • Teaching License/TESOL Certificates/Other Teaching-Related Certificates (for ETF+)
    If you are applying for ETF+, you must provide your state-issued teaching license or the TESOL certificate with the course names and the number of hours of virtual and physical courses. If you are currently completing the teaching license or the TESOL certificate program, you need to provide it for us no later than June 30th, 2024.

Responsibilities & Expectations

Grantees in the FSE (Foundation for Scholarly Exchange) English Teaching Flagship Program may solo teach or co-teach with Taiwanese teachers in elementary schools, junior high schools, or universities with support from local coordinators and professional advisors.

The grantees will be invited to submit their preference for the locations they prefer; they are also welcome to continue their grant at the same site. (Locations are Taipei, New Taipei, Taichung, Changhua, Yunlin, Kaohsiung, Yilan, Hualien, Taitung, Kinmen, Penghu, Chiayi, and Pingtung.)

  • Summer Training: Assisting the training and other support for new ETAs and local teachers in August.

  • Workshops: For each 18-week semester, each recipient will participate in at least 3 different weekday afternoon workshops and may be invited to share some teaching resources or teaching demonstrations.

  • Reports: ETFs will submit at least 3 written reports per semester.

  • Teaching Observations: Will be held at least once a year.

  • English/Bilingual Teaching Forum: ETFs will be invited to organize training forums and teacher training programs.

  • Remote Service Camps: ETFs will be invited to assist and lead the ETAs to organize the content of English/Bilingual Camps in remote areas as community service.

  • Cultural Events: ETFs will lead and explore the cultural activities in their communities.

  • Community Service: ETFs shall complete eight hours of community service, which promotes person-to-person connections and genuine contributions to communities, each semester.

Deadline: The application process operates on an ongoing admission basis, subject to availability of space, with the deadline for non-current Fulbright Taiwan grantees being the end of May 2024.

Should you have any questions or require assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to ENteaching@fse.fulbright.org.tw