Scholarship applicants must:

• Teach in the Central States region (AR, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, SD, WI).

• Be a practicing teacher with a teaching load of at least 50% in the foreign language department.

• Attend the 2025 Conference in Kansas City, MO (March 13-15) and accept the scholarship at the Awards presentation.

• Present a 50-minute session highlighting the scholarship experience (sharing information and materials) at the 2026 Central States Conference OR create an online presentation or video about the experience to post on the Central States website.

How to apply: Complete online application no later than January 15, 2025. Online application components include: 

• Current professional resume or curriculum vitae detailing professional commitment and significant involvement in the teaching of a foreign language (conference/workshop participation, curriculum development). (Note: participation in the Central States organization and/or attendance at past conferences will be advantageous and should be noted).

• Evidence of how the experience will enhance your teaching explained in a written statement of not more than 200 words.

• Evidence of institutional support in the form of a letter of endorsement from an administrator or department chairperson.

For more information, contact:

Kristen Novotny, Grants & Scholarships Chair

Central States Awards Committee

grants@csctfl.org

All application materials must be submitted electronically to grants@csctfl.org by January 15, 2025 for consideration.

ECOS School is an international Spanish school and educational operator based in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, accredited by EAQUALS, offering study abroad and authentic Spanish immersion opportunities in Colombia for students from around the world of all ages and levels. We provide options for individuals and customizable group programs for children, teenagers, and adults interested in a cultural immersion experience to learn Spanish.

ECOS School is offering one scholarship for 2025. The scholarship is available to high school or university Spanish teachers. Our main goal is to ensure that the recipient of this scholarship learns relevant information to share with their students.

https://www.ecos-spanishschool.com/ 

Dates:

The scholarship is limited to September and October of 2025. One month's notice is required. Note: The scholarship can be selected for a 2-week period during any of these months, with one month's prior notice and confirmation from us.

Package includes:

• Enrollment, two weeks of class observation, accommodation in the school’s studio apartment, lunch every day, and laundry service once a week.

• Free activities included, such as a dance class, a guided tour, a cooking class, and a Friday interaction with all students.

• We offer language exchange opportunities with local students, allowing participants to practice their language skills while immersing themselves in the local culture.

Selection Criteria:

• The scholarship recipient must teach at the high school, university, or to adults.

• After completing the study abroad program, the scholarship recipient is required to submit a short video highlighting various components of the experience along with photos.

The scholarship includes:

• Cultural activities.

• Support during working hours.

• Class materials.

• Optional Friday activities, where participants must share the cost of transportation and the entry fee to the venue.

Expenses not included: round-trip travel to Cartagena de Indias, Colombia; dinners; personal expenses.

Contact:

Leydis Soto Castro

gerencia@ecos-spanishschool.com

Phone: +573015109948

Study Spanish in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

www.casaxelaju.com

This scholarship will cover one-half the cost for two weeks of study, one-on-one instruction, five hours a day, five days a week, homestay with a local family, three meals a day, six days a week, daily social and cultural activities. There are more than 30 Spanish programs in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. The regular Spanish immersion program takes place all year. Dates are flexible because classes can start on any Monday year-round. Airfare and ground transportation are not included.

For more info, please visit http://casaxelaju.com

After completing this experience, the recipient is required to share information and materials obtained from the experience with Central States, either as a session at the 2026 conference or an online presentation or video posted on the Central States website. Preference for this award will be given to non-native speakers of Spanish. Scholarship candidates must teach in the Central States region.

  Centro MundoLengua Scholarship - Spanish Teacher Training in Spain

Centro MundoLengua is an international Spanish school and educational tour operator based in Seville, accredited by the Cervantes Institute, that offers study abroad and authentic Spanish immersion opportunities in Spain for students from across the world of all ages & levels. We provide options for individuals and customizable group programs for middle school / high school, university, adults, and Spanish  teachers.

Centro MundoLengua is offering one scholarship for 2025. The scholarship is available to middle school / high school / college Spanish teachers or future middle school / high school / college Spanish teachers. Our main goal is to ensure that the recipient of this scholarship learns pertinent information to be brought back and shared with his/her students.

Centro MundoLengua is providing Spanish teacher trainings in Seville, Madrid, or Cadiz. The scholarship recipient can choose whichever program he/she prefers, although some conditions apply. Here are the 4 different options:

1)  AP® Spanish Language and Culture Workshop in Seville

 https://centromundolengua.com/product/ap-spanish-language-and-culture-in-sevilla-spain/

The recipient can choose between 1 or 2 weeks. The first week of the program will feature cultural and

social visits only. The second week of the program will feature both the AP workshop classes, along with

additional cultural and social visits.

The scholarship recipient can only opt for this option if he/she is a high school teacher who is currently teaching AP® Spanish Language and Culture, or who plans to teach it in the near future.

Dates:

- June 16 - 27, 2025

- June 23 - 27, 2025

The scholarship includes:

•  30 hours of AP® Spanish development

• Cultural activities

• 24 hour support

• Class materials

• College Board certifícate

• Housing not included. Flight to Spain not included.

AP® is a trademark registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this product.

2) AP® Spanish Language and Culture Workshop in Madrid

https://centromundolengua.com/product/ap-spanish-apsi-in-madrid-spain-language-and-culture/ 

The scholarship recipient can only opt for this option if he/she is a high school teacher high school

teacher who is currently teaching AP® Spanish Language and Culture, or who plans to teach it in the

near future.

Dates: June 30 – July 4, 2025

The scholarship includes:

• 30 hours of AP® Spanish development

• Cultural activities

• 24 hour support

• Class materials

• College Board certifícate

• Housing not included. Return ticket to Spain not included.

AP® is a trademark registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this product.

3) AP® Spanish Literature and Culture Workshop in Madrid

https://centromundolengua.com/product/ap-spanish-literature-workshop-in-seville/

The scholarship recipient can only opt for this option if he/she is a high school teacher high school

teacher who is currently teaching AP® Spanish Literature and Culture, or who plans to teach it in the

near future.

Dates: June 30 – July 4, 2025

The scholarship includes:

• 30 hours of AP® Spanish development

• Cultural activities

• 24 hour support

• Class materials

• College Board certifícate

• Housing not included. Return ticket to Spain not included.

AP® is a trademark registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this product.

4) Training course for Spanish teachers at the University of Cadiz

https://cslm.fueca.org/idioma/espanol/tipo=3/

These Spanish teacher trainings are available for Spanish teachers as well as future Spanish teachers in

middle school, high school, colleges, and universities.

Dates:

• June 23 – July 4, 2025. (Basic Level). Program for Spanish teachers without previous experience or prior training, or those who wish to teach students at a novice level.

• July 7 – July 18, 2025. (Advanced Level). Program for Spanish teachers with experience or prior training, or those who wish to teach students at an advanced level.

• July 21-31, 2025 (Superior level). Program for Spanish teachers with experience and prior training who wish to teach at an advanced level.

The scholarship includes:

• 50 hours of training (including face-to-face training and individual studying)

• 24 hour support

• Class materials

• University certificate

• Cultural activities, housing and return ticket not included

Contact:

David Hirsch - info@centromundolengua.com  |

Ana De León - studyabroad@centromundolengua.com

  Goethe-Institut Scholarship

This scholarship, available to teachers of German in levels K-16, provides a one- or two-week professional development course at one of the Goethe-Institutes in Germany in 2025; full information about available courses and dates can be found here:  https://www.goethe.de/ins/us/en/spr/unt/ffd/sch/sti.html

The scholarship includes tuition, course materials, housing (varies depending on course location),      breakfast every day and one main meal on Monday-Friday, cultural program, medical, accident and liability insurance for the duration of the seminar, coverage for transport home in case of illness. In exceptional cases, a subsidy for travel costs to Germany may also be granted. Not included: additional travel costs to Germany, as well as additional meals and personal expenses. Applicants must be members of AATG.

After completing this experience, the recipient is required to share information and materials obtained from the experience with Central States, either as a session at the 2026 conference or an online presentation or video posted on the Central States website. Preference for this award will be given to non-native speakers of German. Scholarship candidates must teach in the Central States region.

Maximizing Language and Cultural Competency through Educational Travel to Peru (One Scholarship Available)

www.latinoschools.com

Program Description:

The scholarship consists of a two-week program in the imperial city of Cuzco, Perú including a

Spanish language immersion experience and Indigenous Andean Culture course; a home stay;

and four (4) hours of instruction. Teachers can apply for graduate credits through New Mexico State University (contact us for details).

Dates:

Scholarship limited to July 6 to 19, 2025

Package includes:

Registration, tuition for two weeks, housing with host family (double occupancy), breakfast and

lunch each day, laundry service once a week

Other expenses not included:

Round-trip travel to Cuzco, Perú; dinners; personal expenses

Selection Criteria:

• The scholarship recipient must teach in grades 11-12 or at the university level.

• Preference for this award will be given to non-native speakers of Spanish.

• After completing the study-abroad program, the scholarship recipient is required to submit a short video highlighting the various components of the experience with photos.

Contact:

Dr. Diego del Corral

diego@latinoschools.com

Phone: +(593) 998 530 919