New! Conference Travel Grant

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be a registered attendee of the current Central States Conference.

• Be a current or prospective world language educator or language education professional.

• Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth.

• Demonstrate how attending the conference will support their professional development and enhance their work in world language education.

• Commit to submitting a reflection to share what they learned at the conference and how they applied new ideas, strategies, or resources to their classroom teaching or professional practice.

The $500 grant will be provided as a reimbursement of eligible travel expenses after the conclusion of the conference. Grant recipients must submit documented receipts for eligible expenses and a written reflection. Reimbursement will be issued upon receipt and review of the required documentation.

Required Application Materials

Applicants must submit the following materials by the application deadline of  November 15, 2026

1. Online Application

Complete the scholarship application through the Google Form Link

2. Professional Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae highlighting your education, professional experience, and professional development.

3. Personal Statement (500 words maximum)

Explain your need for and reasons for applying for the grant. In your statement, address:

• How would the $500 grant facilitate your attendance at the Central States Conference?

• What do you hope to learn, gain, or accomplish by attending the conference?

• How do you plan to apply what you learn to your classroom teaching or professional practice?

• How might your conference experience contribute to a proposal for the 2028 Central States Conference?

4. Letter of Recommendation

A letter of recommendation from an administrator, department chair, colleague, or other stakeholder in support of your application and your attendance at the conference.

For additional information, please contact grants@csctfl.org.