The Moroccan-American Commission for Educational and Cultural Exchange also facilitates or administers the following programs for Moroccans.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIP

The Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) aims to strengthen Arabic foreign language instruction by establishing a native speaker presence at U.S. educational institutions. FLTA candidates must be employed by the Ministry of National Education, and apply through said Ministry.  


The program enables the teachers to engage in non-degree studies at post-secondary accredited educational institutions while teaching one or two language courses.


TAs are recruited from diverse backgrounds, but are required to have formal academic training, minimum BA or license, and/or professional experience in the teaching of a foreign language. Candidates’ dossiers are pre-selected by MACECE then sent to the Institute of International Education (IIE) for final selection and matching of the background of each nominee to a particular teaching assistantship post at a host institution. In addition to academic benefits, this program also provides both native speaker TAs and Americans with an opportunity to learn about each other's cultures and customs, thereby enhancing mutual understanding.

The participants must complete at least two academic courses per semester, and may engage in independent research related to their fields of study. These activities, combined with the teaching activities, meet the J-1 visa requirements for full-time, non-degree students.

In addition to teaching one or two Arabic language courses (Fussha), TAs may serve as:

Each host institution tailors the assistantship to its language teaching needs.

   

HUMPHREY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

(This program is funded directly by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State, and not through the Commission's budget.)

The Hubert H. Humphrey North-South Fellowship Program sends Moroccan mid-career professionals to the U.S. for one year of non-degree study and professional internships. Fellowships are granted competitively to candidates, from both private and public sectors, with a commitment to public service in fields such as communications/journalism, environmental management, public administration, finance banking and public health.

Applications must be submitted to the Commission by early October for fellowships starting the following summer. This fellowship is funded entirely by the U.S. government outside the Commission's operating budget. The Commission plays a facilitative role in announcing the program, screening candidates and selecting finalists whose names are forwarded to the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State in Washington, D. C. for consideration. The fellowship is administered with the assistance of the Institute of International Education: check IIE's website for more information.

 

DISTINGUISHED LECTURESHIPS

The Commission accepts proposals from Moroccan senior scholars and professionals for short lecturing visits to one or more American universities. The purpose of this grant, which varies between two weeks and two months, is to encourage the participation of eminent scholars who may not be able to absent themselves from their posts for longer periods.

This category of grant provides the Commission with a measure of flexibility that allows it to respond to special requests or needs. A clear statement of support or invitation from the proposed US institution is the catalyst for these grants. Cost-sharing on the part of the US host institution will make proposals more attractive.

 

SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE LECTURESHIPS

(Note: This program is not funded by the Commission which serves merely to facilitate it without being formally involved in the selection process.)

 

Moroccan scholars may be invited to teach at American colleges and universities as visiting professors for one academic year or for one semester, in the framework of the Fulbright Scholar Residence program.

In this case it is the American institution which must submit a proposal to the Council on the International Exchange of Scholars (CIES). Preference is given to proposals in the humanities or social sciences, although other fields focusing on international issues are also considered.

The program is meant mainly to benefit smaller US institutions that do not usually have the resources to bring visiting professors from abroad. The role of MACECE is to facilitate the appointment of a Moroccan scholar already named in a successful proposal or to assist in finding a suitable professor based on the profile suggested by the proposal.