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 60-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 October 31, 2024. 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 October 31 for consideration.

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 2025 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

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 2024. 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, and Cadiz. The scholarship recipient can choose whichever program he/she prefers, although some conditions apply. Here are the 4 different  options:

I)  AP® Spanish Language and Culture Workshop in  Seville

Dates: June 24 - 28, 2024

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.

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.

II)  AP® Spanish Literature and Culture Workshop in  Seville

Dates: June 24 – 28, 2024

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.

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.

III)  AP® Spanish Language and Culture Workshop in  Madrid

Dates: July 1 – 5, 2024

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.

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.

IV)  Training course for Spanish teachers at the University of  Cadiz.

Dates:

•   June 23 – July 6, 2024. (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 20, 2024. (Advanced Level). Program for Spanish teachers with experience or prior training, or those who wish to teach students at an advanced   level.

These Spanish teacher trainings are available for Spanish teachers as well as future Spanish teachers in middle school, high school, colleges, and  universities.

The scholarship includes:

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

•       Cultural activities

•   24 hour support

•   Class materials

•       University certificate

•   Housing not included. Flight 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 2024; 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 2025 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:

A two-week Spanish language immersion experience and Indigenous Andean Culture or Regional Literature course including a home stay and four (4) hours of instruction per day.  Teachers may apply for Graduate credits through New Mexico State University.  The program consists of two weeks in the Imperial city of Cusco.

Dates: July 7-20, 2024 

Scholarship includes:

• Registration and tuition for two weeks

• Housing with host family (double occupancy)

• Breakfast and lunch each day

• Laundry service once a week

Not included: Dinners; round-trip travel to Cusco; personal expenses.

Selection Criteria: The scholarship recipient must teach in grades 11-12 or at the University level.  After completing this experience, the recipient is required to share information and materials obtained from the experience with CSCTFL. The scholarship recipient is REQUIRED to submit a short video highlighting the various components of the experience with photos.