Awards - Fulbright Memorial Fund (FMF)

Fulbright Memorial Fund (FMF), Washington DC, (888) 527-2636, www.iie.org/pgms/fmf

Award: 600 FMF Teacher Programs

Description: The FMF Teacher Program will identify 600 teachers who are interested in integrating international experience into the classroom to participate in their year 2000 trips. Fully funded by the Japanese government, the FMF Teacher Program aims to increase understanding between Japan and the U.S. by exposing American teachers to the educational system and culture of Japan. To request an application, call (888) 527-2636 or visit www.iie.org/pgms/fmf.

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