Bahrain
The first student exchange with Bahrain began in 1996 after an agreement between the Ministry of Education and the U.S. Government.
The United States is committed to working with Bahrain to improve the quality of education and expand cultural exchanges. The Fulbright Program encompasses the full range of exchange programs, including scholarships for Bahraini graduate students and Bahraini post-doctoral scholars to conduct research for a semester or academic year. English students and young English teachers from Bahrain are also eligible for the Foreign Language Teaching Assistant program.
Fulbright Program Opportunities in the U.S. for Bahrainis
American Fulbright students and scholars may study, research, and lecture in Bahraini universities.
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Opportunities in the U.S. for Bahrainis
Opportunities in the U.S. for Bahrainis
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The Fulbright Program in Bahrain is administered by the U.S. Embassy in Manama.
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Students
Fulbright Foreign Student Program
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program enables graduate students, young professionals, and artists from abroad to research and study in the United States for one year or longer.
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 Bahrain for Americans
Opportunities in Bahrain for Americans
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Students
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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.
English Teaching Assistantships are also available to U.S. students and recent graduates.
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 Bahrainis
U.S. Embassy Manama
Public Affairs Office
Building No. 979,
Road 3119, Block 331,
Zinj District,
Manama - Kingdom of Bahrain
Tel: +973 1727-6180
Tel: +973 1724-2700 (main)
Fax: +973 1727-0547
Email: hasansaf@state.gov -
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: Bahrain

U.S. Embassy Manama Facebook Page

Fulbright Program for the Middle East and North Africa Facebook Page


