The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi has opened applications for the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Programme, offering Kenyan educators opportunities to teach in American colleges and universities. This initiative aims to foster cross-cultural understanding and enhance professional and academic skills for participants.

• The 2026–2027 Fulbright FLTA Programme will last approximately nine to ten months.
• The program targets applicants from five African countries, including Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, and Tanzania.
• Successful candidates will receive J-1 visa sponsorship, funding, health benefits, and access to cultural exchange activities.
• Applicants must hold the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree and demonstrate English proficiency with a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based) or IELTS score of 6.5.
• The program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.