Education

School of Education

The English Language Programs and Fellowships
The English Language Fellow Program sends experienced U.S. TESOL professionals on paid teaching assignments at universities and other academic institutions around the world. English Language Fellows are highly qualified U.S. TESOL professionals who assist U.S. Embassies in delivering and maintaining quality English language programs. Through 10-month assignments, Fellows share their expertise and interests, develop new skills by teaching in different contexts, and gain unique international experience. They also support U.S. Department of State diplomatic efforts to foster mutual understanding between the people of the United States and other countries. Involvement in these projects has helped alumni obtain higher-level jobs in the TESOL field.

The English Language Fellow Program is highly competitive, and the teachers selected to participate represent the best of the U.S. TESOL community. We are actively recruiting experienced educators and scholars with a graduate degree in TESOL or a related field and a demonstrated commitment to the field of English language teaching.
Application deadline is in December or July
Contact/Advisor: Dr. Tatiana Gordon

James Madison Memorial Fellowship
The James Madison Foundation offers fellowships of up to $24,000 for an MA, MAT or MEd program. These fellowships are for social studies teachers who will be teaching the US Constitution as part of their American history, civics, and/or American government courses for grades 7-12.

Institute for Citizens & Scholars
Since our founding 75 years ago, Citizens & Scholars has prepared new generations of American citizenry by opening doors to higher education, supporting visionary thinkers, scholars, and teachers, and creating a thoughtful space for innovation. We support leaders, faculty, and doctoral students who are broadening the perspectives young people need to become tomorrow’s empowered citizens.

Teach for America
Make an immediate impact on students in high-needs schools and communities. Commit to teaching full-time for 2 years in an underserved school and get hired by a local school or district. Receive salary and benefits directly from the school or district.

Applegate
The Applegate-Jackson-Parks Future Teacher Scholarship awards $1,000 annually to an education student who exemplifies dedication to Right to Work principles. Open to individuals attending a U.S. institution with a major in education.

Jack Kinnaman
The NEA-Retired Jack Kinnaman Scholarship Fund was established in honor of Jack Kinnaman, the then-serving NEA-Retired Vice President. At his demise, the family wished to establish a scholarship program in his honor, thus beginning a much needed assistance activity for worthy aspiring educators. In the first year of the program in 2002, a scholarship of $1,000 was awarded to one recipient. As Retired members have continued to generously donate, the amount has greatly increased to five scholarships of $3,500 each

Phi Delta Kappa
Our scholarship program ties you into a network of educators and offers many one-time and renewable awards. We have over 100 scholarships available – with one-time and renewable awards ranging from $500 to $4,000.

TEACH Grant
The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant is a federal financial aid (Title IV) program designed for students who are enrolled in an eligible program and intend to teach in a Title l school that serves students from low-income families.

US Teaching Assistantship Program by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMBWF), administered by Fulbright Austria
Fulbright Austria administers the US Teaching Assistantship Program on behalf of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMBWF). Since 1962, the US English Language Teaching Assistantship Program in Austria has provided US college and university graduates with a completed bachelor’s degree (by summer 2024 for program year 2024–25), US citizenship (or dual US/x citizenship), and a required German proficiency level of at least B1/Intermediate Mid by the time of application with valuable opportunities to work as salaried teaching assistants at secondary schools throughout Austria. Roughly 150 US teaching assistants per year not only enhance the instruction of English as native speakers; they are also important resources for first-hand information about the United States and the "American way of life". You can find more information about the USTA Program, including how to apply, on our website. Students are cordially invited to apply online via the USTA application website and to check frequently if any updates are posted.

ACTFL Future Teacher Scholarships

Merit-based scholarships to undergraduate students dedicated to entering the language education profession