Middlebury Is a Top Producer of Fulbrights

Congratulations to all of Middlebury’s Fulbright applicants and grantees who helped us make Fulbright’s Top Producer List yet again! Read more at https://www.middlebury.edu/announcements/announcements/2024/02/middlebury-among-top-producers-fulbrights . Interested in applying? See go/fulbright and check out our info session on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 4:30pm in Library 201.

Teach English in Austria, Apply by Jan 15, 2024

Apply for the US Teaching Assistantship Program by 15 January 2024!

Since 1962, the US English Language Teaching Assistantship Program in Austria has provided US college and university graduates with a completed bachelor’s degree (by summer 2024 for program year 2024–25), US citizenship (or dual US/x citizenship), and a required German proficiency level of at least B1/Intermediate Mid by the time of application with valuable opportunities to work as salaried teaching assistants at secondary schools throughout Austria. Roughly 150 US teaching assistants per year not only enhance the instruction of English as native speakers; they are also important resources for first-hand information about the United States and the “American way of life”.

The program will start on 1 October 2024 and run through 31 May 2025(finalists will be notified in spring 2024). The timeline differs from ETA opportunities since this program is separate from the Fulbright grant family – it is an Austrian program managed and financed entirely by the Austrian government, and therefore not a Fulbright program.

The application tool is open from 15 November 2023 to 15 January 2024 but students can start their application now. You can find in-depth information on the program here and a roadmap to the application here. General information on possible school types is listed here and we can also recommend this pageas it provides an overview of the Austrian education system. I’m also happy to help with any questions on schools or placements in general.

Please consider that a teaching assistantship in Austria is not a “traditional” ETA program but a “real-life” job placement at usually one to two (rarely three) Austrian secondary schools for 13 hours per week from October until the end of May. TAs are assigned mentor teachers who guide them and are fully insured and salaried instead of receiving a stipend.

Previous teaching experience is not required but can be beneficial – this includes (but is not limited to) tutoring, summer/language/sports camp counselor duties, YMCA involvement, church group leadership, Boy/Girl Scout leadership roles, previous TA jobs, or any other relevant career opportunities.

You can find more information about the USTA Program, including how to apply, on our websiteStudents are cordially invited to apply online via the USTA application website and to check frequently if any updates are posted. Contact fellowships@middlebury.edu with questions.

Fulbright Info Sessions in August

Fulbright applicants, check out these info sessions run by Fulbright!

Student Webinar Schedule

Alumni Ambassador Panel – BIPOC 
August 4, 2023 | 3pm-4pm Eastern Time   
 
Alumni Ambassador Panel – ETA 
August 8, 2023 | 2pm-3pm Eastern Time 

Study/Research Q&A Webinar 
August 10, 2023 | 2pm-3pm Eastern Time     

ETA Q&A Webinar 
August 14, 2023 | 4pm-5pm Eastern Time 

Regional Office Hours: East Asia/Pacific 
August 16, 2023 | 4pm-5pm Eastern Time 

Regional Office Hours: South/Central Asia 
August 18, 2023 | 4pm-5pm Eastern Time     

Regional Office Hours: Europe/Eurasia (Study/Research) 
August 21, 2023 | 4pm-5pm Eastern Time 

August 15 “Intent to Apply” Deadline for Fulbright Applicants

Yes, August 15 is the day! If you’re applying for a Fulbright grant through Middlebury (seniors and alumni welcome!), we STRONGLY encourage you to submit draft materials by this deadline. Why do this? Two reasons: we guarantee that we will provide feedback on your essays and application and we’ll provide you with a nice pdf of your official transcript for your application. You can still apply if you miss this deadline, but we can’t guarantee the feedback or the transcript.

How do you submit your materials? You will do this through Middlebury Apply . You will need to have submitted a registration and Fulbright preliminary application to do this. If you need instructions, visit go/fulbright . Contact fellowships@middlebury.edu with questions!

Middlebury Named Top Producer of Fulbrights for 2022-2023

Middlebury College was again named a Top Producer of Fulbrights with seven graduates offered US Student Fulbright grants for 2022-2023. Read more in the Newsroom.

Students and alumni interested in applying for the 2024-2025 Fulbright grant cycle can complete a preliminary application at go/fulbright . You can also set up a time to meet with Dean Gates at go/appt . Check out the US Student Fulbright website at https://us.fulbrightonline.org/ . The next competition cycle opens in April!