Fulbright Sri Lanka Teaching and Excellence Achievement (TEA) Awards 2026

📖 About Fulbright Sri Lanka TEA Awards

The Fulbright TEA Program brings approximately 160 outstanding international secondary-level schoolteachers from across the globe to participate in a six-week, non-degree academic program at a U.S. university. The program focuses on:

• General academic seminars on new teaching methodologies.
• Student-centered learning techniques.
• Content-based instruction.
• Lesson planning.
• Instructional technology training for teachers.

🎁 Benefits of Fulbright Sri Lanka TEA Awards

Awardees will receive the following benefits:

• Pre-departure orientation program in Colombo.
• Round-trip economy class air travel from Sri Lanka to the host institution in the U.S.
• Housing (generally shared with other program fellows) and meals.
• Health insurance, including accident and medical/sickness coverage (excluding pre-existing conditions).
• Allowance for incidentals.
• Baggage allowance on the return flight.
• End-of-program workshop in Washington, D.C.

✅ Fulbright Sri Lanka TEA Awards Requirements

To be eligible for this award, applicants must:

• Be a current, full-time Sri Lankan secondary-level schoolteacher (grades 6–12) of English, English as a Foreign Language (EFL), math, science, foreign language, social studies, journalism, communications, or special education in these subjects at institutions serving primarily a local population.
• Be a Sri Lankan citizen who has continuously resided in Sri Lanka for a minimum of 2 years immediately prior to the award application deadline.
• Have earned a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent educational qualification.
• Have completed a minimum of 5 years of teaching by the start of the Fulbright TEA program.
• Be proficient in English.
• Have not previously received a Fulbright TEA award.
• Not be applying for or holding a permanent resident visa (Green Card) in the United States, not be a dual U.S./Sri Lanka citizen, and not hold a work or resident visa in another country.
• Commit to residing in Sri Lanka for a minimum of 2 years following the completion of the grant.

📝 Application Date and Process

Required Documents:

Applicants must submit the following:

1. Completed application form.
2. Hand-signed privacy policy statement.
3. Institutional Support and Reference Form, completed by a supervisor.
4. Leave Approval Form, signed by the school director.
5. Copy of passport or photo identification.

Important Notes:

• All applications must be complete, clearly filled out, and submitted according to official guidelines.
• Applications that do not meet eligibility or documentation requirements will not be considered.

📅 Application Deadline

31 March, 2026

🌐 Scholarship Application Portal

For more details, visit the Fulbright Sri Lanka TEA Awards page.

To apply, access the application form here.

📢 Contact Information

For further inquiries, please visit the official Fulbright Sri Lanka website or contact the United States - Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission directly.

This opportunity provides an excellent platform for Sri Lankan educators to enhance their teaching skills and gain international exposure. Don't miss the chance to apply!

• Pre-departure orientation program in Colombo.
• Round-trip economy class air travel from Sri Lanka to the host institution in the U.S.
• Housing (generally shared with other program fellows) and meals.
• Health insurance including accident and medical/sickness coverage, but excluding pre-existing conditions.
• Allowance for incidentals.
• Baggage allowance on return flight.
• End-of-program workshop in Washington, D.C.