American-Thai Fellowship
New in 2012! American-Thai Fellowship
The Teach Thailand Corps (TTC) places American college and university graduates in underserved Thai schools to teach English and other subjects. TTC aims to bridge the discrepancy between underserved rural schools and wealthier urban counterparts—specifically targeting the crucial gap in English-language education and offering an overall enhancement in the quality of teaching and community/school involvement. TTC teachers have a unique opportunity to provide excellent teaching and lay a sound foundation for the education of children and the development of communities, which will transform the trajectories of both—and impact Thailand’s development—in profound ways. In return, volunteers spend an enriching and life-changing time living, contributing and learning in Thailand as they gain valuable skills and insight for future career endeavors.
The American-Thai Fellowship funds two graduating seniors/co-terms (one research fellow and one teaching fellow) to work for 12 months in Thailand on entrepreneurial efforts to improve education and development through TTC. Length of service is from June to May. Fellows work in the foundation’s head office in Lampang, in Northern Thailand, and report to and are supervised and mentored by Dr. Nirund Jivasantikarn, founder of American-Thailand Foundation, Yonok Foundation, Teach Thailand Corps, and Yonok University. The foundation supports each fellow with round-trip airfare from Los Angeles to Bangkok, comfortable and convenient housing, and a monthly stipend for living allowance and incidental expenses. A work permit, visa, and fundamental health insurance are also supported. Upon arrival in Thailand, the foundation provides language and culture orientation. About five TTC teachers teach and work in various schools in Lampang while the rest are placed in schools from one to six hours away.
American-Thai Foundation Research Fellowship
The American-Thai Foundation Research Fellow works with the American-Thai Foundation and Yonok Foundation on research, development, and communications of its mission and programs in education and human capacity building of Thai youth. The fellow interacts with associated Thai staff and volunteers and collaborate with TTC teachers on program coordination, communications and development.
American-Thai Foundation Teaching Fellowship
The American-Thai Foundation Teaching Fellow’s role is twofold. Like the TTC teachers, the fellow teaches English in an underserved school. In addition, and just as importantly, the fellow works with school administrators, academic affairs officers, and the English department and teachers to improve fundamentally and profoundly the ways English is taught to make teaching and learning more effective. The fellow’s findings and recommendations will help inform and enrich ongoing and future efforts to improve English education in Thailand.
Fellowship Requirements
- Be available for a campus interview during winter quarter.
- Attend the International Preparation Workshop held by the Haas Center for Public Service at Stanford University on Saturday, April 21, 2012.
- Upon arrival in Thailand, attend required language and culture orientation.
- Serve for one year; service is from June through May.
- Submit required program reports.
Eligibility and Selection
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or higher in any field from Stanford University. Preferred qualifications include courses taken from, or work with, a professor in the School of Education. Applicants from an honors program in education or with a minor in education will be given special consideration. Fellows are expected to demonstrate effective human-relations, teamwork, leadership, and communication skills; research experience; and good computer skills; and be well-versed in the use of the Internet and social media for communications. The fellow should be a citizen of the United States.
Fellows are selected by a committee through campus interviews prior to spring break. The fellowship begins in June.
Deadlines and Application
Watch for February 2013 Deadline. Process complete for 2011-12 academic year. To apply, please visit the American-Thai Foundation.
Additional Information
Send inquiries to the American-Thai Foundation.
About TTC
Created in 2012, the new American-Thai Fellowships are established by Dr. Nirund Jivasantikarn, founder of the American-Thailand Foundation, Yonok Foundation, Teach Thailand Corps, and Yonok University. Dr. Nirund Jivasantikarn, a leading social entrepreneur in Thailand, is a native of Lampang, Thailand; a product of American universities; a parent of a Stanford graduate; and Stanford Parent Partner.
These fellowships are offered by the American-Thai Foundation with staff support from the Haas Center for Public Service.
Please note that Haas Center staff do not necessarily have direct experience with, nor do we professionally endorse, partner organizations.
