The Ambassador’s Distinguished Scholars will receive the following incentives:
Position as full-time teaching faculty at Aksum University, Bahir Dar University, Dilla University, Hawassa University or Mekelle University
Living stipend ranging from $1,775 to $3,775 monthly, depending on candidate qualifications (paid in the local currency, Ethiopian Birr)
Round-trip airfare (including airfare for one accompanying dependent)
20 days of sick leave per year
Medical insurance
Visa and vaccination coverage
In-country advising and support from IIE Ethiopia office, to include periodic check-ins
Pre-departure Orientation conducted by IIE
In-country Orientation Workshop conducted by IIE and held either at IIE Ethiopia or U.S. Embassy
Assistance with identifying housing (provided by partner university)
Assistance with local banking (provided by partner university)
Assistance with work permit (provided by partner university)
If scholars bring a minor as their one allowed accompanying dependent, the program can provide a letter of support for admission to local schools. Note that local schooling options are very limited in all five participating locations.