U.S. Embassy Managua Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (Fulbright TEA) 2026
π About U.S. Embassy Managua Fulbright TEA
The Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) Program brings international secondary-level educators to the United States for six weeks to enhance professional skills and engage in cross-cultural exchange. The program combines academic seminars at a host university with hands-on classroom observation and teaching in local secondary schools. Participants gain exposure to U.S. teaching practices while contributing their own professional expertise.
π Benefits of U.S. Embassy Managua Fulbright TEA
Participants of the Fulbright TEA program will enjoy the following benefits:
- Gain advanced teaching strategies and exposure to innovative educational practices.
- Experience hands-on field teaching in U.S. secondary schools.
- Engage in cross-cultural learning and broaden professional networks.
- Contribute to educational exchange and foster global understanding.
β Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Fulbright TEA program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Hold a Bachelorβs degree or equivalent.
- Be a citizen of Nicaragua teaching in Nicaragua.
- Be a current secondary level (middle and high school) full-time teacher of:
- English
- English as a Foreign Language (EFL)
- Math
- Science
- Foreign language
- Social studies
- Journalism
- Communications
- Special education
Teachers responsible for teaching additional grade levels must teach middle or high school students more than 50% of their work time to be eligible.
- Have a minimum of three years of full-time teaching experience by the start of the program, with preference for those who have completed at least five years of full-time experience.
- Demonstrate verbal and written English language proficiency.
- Note: Full-time teacher trainers are not eligible.
π Application Date and Process
- Interested applicants can apply by visiting the official application portal.
- Application Deadline: 02 March, 2026
π Scholarship Application Portal
For more details about the program, visit the U.S. Embassy Managua Fulbright TEA official page.
To apply, visit the application portal.
This program offers an incredible opportunity for educators to enhance their skills, engage in cultural exchange, and contribute to global understanding. Don't miss the chance to be part of this transformative experience!
- Gain advanced teaching strategies and exposure to innovative educational practices.
- Experience hands-on field teaching in U.S. secondary schools.
- Engage in cross-cultural learning and broaden professional networks.
- Contribute to educational exchange and foster global understanding.





