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 206 Conference in Chicago, IL (March 12-14) and accept the scholarship at the Awards presentation.

• Present a 50-minute session highlighting the scholarship experience (sharing information and materials) at the 2027 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, 2026. 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:

Cathy Stresing, Grants & Scholarships Chair

Central States Awards Committee

grants@csctfl.org

All application materials must be submitted electronically to grants@csctfl.org by January 15, 2026 for consideration.

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 5 to 18, 2026

Package includes:

Registration, airport transfer upon arrival, 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; return transfer to airport, 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 on INSTAGRAM or YOUTUBE, highlighting the various components

of the experience with photos.

Deadline for all applications: May 1, 2026

Contact:

Dr. Diego del Corral

diego@latinoschools.com

Phone: +(593) 998 530 919