Astor International Travel Fellowship for New York City Teachers

About

The Astor International Travel Fellowship celebrates and invests in New York City’s exceptional public school educators, with the goal of broadening educators' horizons and igniting innovation in NYC public schools. Made possible through a generous gift from Mrs. Brooke Astor, this fully sponsored program awards exceptional full-time classroom teachers with an immersive global experience.

Each year, a diverse cohort of teachers working across grade levels and disciplines is selected to explore a specific educational theme. Fellows travel alongside NYU Steinhardt faculty to one of NYU’s global academic centers, gaining new perspectives and inspiration to bring back to their classrooms. Upon returning, Fellows share their insights and lead conversations at an annual fall symposium for program alumni, the NYU community, and fellow educators.

Eligibility

Teachers working at both public and NYC DOE-affiliated charter schools are eligible to apply. Applicants must:

• Be a current, full-time classroom teacher in a New York City public school. This opportunity is intended to build a community of best practices for full-time classroom teachers. School staff other than full-time classroom teachers (i.e., substitute teachers, administrators, counselors, principals, librarians, etc.) are not eligible
• Have completed three years or more of full-time teaching in a New York City public school

Note: This Fellowship is a professional growth opportunity and does not award NYU course credit or continuing education units.

2027 Cohort

Explore the theme of "Museums as Classrooms: Migration, Colonialism & Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy" in the U.K.!