Kuwait
Fulbright Program opportunities are available for Kuwaitis in the student and scholar categories. Kuwaiti post-doctoral scholars can pursue grants to lecture or conduct research at American unversities. The U.S. strongly encourages Kuwaiti students and young teachers to teach Arabic at American universities through the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program.
Fulbright Program Opportunities in the U.S. for Kuwaitis
The Fulbright Program for Americans attracts regional specialists. Grants are available in the student and scholar categories. Once established in country, U.S. scholars and students are often highly visible and make significant contributions. Specialists in the fields of Business and Medical Education are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Opportunities in the U.S. for Kuwaitis
Opportunities in the U.S. for Kuwaitis
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The Fulbright Program in Kuwait is administered by the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait.
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Students
Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program
The Fulbright FLTA Program, a component of the Fulbright Foreign Student Program, provides young teachers of English as a Foreign Language the opportunity to refine their teaching skills and broaden their knowledge of American cultures and customs while strengthening the instruction of foreign languages at colleges and universities in the United States.
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Scholars
Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program
The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program provides grants to lecture and/or conduct postdoctoral research at U.S. institutions for an academic semester to a full academic year.
Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence (SIR) Program
The Fulbright SIR Program brings scholars and professionals from abroad to U.S. college and university campuses for a semester or an academic year, primarily to teach undergraduate courses. SIR grantees also assist in developing curricula and serve as a resource for faculty, students, and the community.
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Teachers
Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program
The Fulbright FLTA Program, a component of the Fulbright Foreign Student Program, provides young teachers of English as a Foreign Language the opportunity to refine their teaching skills and broaden their knowledge of American cultures and customs while strengthening the instruction of foreign languages at colleges and universities in the United States.
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Opportunities in Kuwait for Americans
Opportunities in Kuwait for Americans
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In Kuwait, American grantees are supported by the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait.
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Students
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers fellowships for U.S. graduating college seniors, graduate students, young professionals, and artists to study abroad for one academic year.
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE).
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Scholars
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program sends American scholars and professionals abroad to lecture and/or conduct research in a wide variety of academic and professional fields.
Fulbright Specialist Program
The Fulbright Specialist Program, a short-term complement to the traditional Fulbright Scholar Program, sends U.S. faculty and professionals to serve as expert consultants on curriculum, faculty development, institutional planning, and related subjects at overseas academic institutions for a period of 2 to 6 weeks.
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program is administered by the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES).
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Contact Information
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Contact Information for Kuwaitis
United States Embassy - Kuwait
P. O. Box 77
Safat 13001
Kuwait
Tel: +965 259-1001
Fax: +965 538-0282
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Contact Information for U.S. Students, Young Professionals, Scientists and Artists
Institute of International Education
Jermaine Jones, IIE Program Manager for the Middle East and Africa
Tel: +1-212-984-5330 (main)
Tel: +1-212-984-5341
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Contact Information for U.S. Scholars, Professionals, Scientists and Artists
Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES)
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Other Links
State Department Country Brief: Kuwait

U.S. Embassy Kuwait Facebook Page

Fulbright Program for the Middle East and North Africa Facebook Page


