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2024 Scholarship Recipients

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SWCOLT/VISTA HIGHER LEARNING FUTURE LANGUAGE EDUCATOR SCHOLARSHIPS 

Vista Higher Learning has generously offered to sponsor two $1000 scholarships for exemplary language students in the SWCOLT region who are interested in pursuing a career in language teaching--any language and any level. The Vista Higher Learning Future Educator Scholarships will be awarded at our 2024 SWCOLT conference in Honolulu, HI (Feb. 29-Mar. 2) to one outstanding high school senior and one outstanding college/university student who demonstrate a strong commitment to pursuing a career in language teaching. NOTE: Applications for 2024 are now closed.

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SWCOLT thanks Vista Higher Learning for supporting our aspiring language teachers!

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This opportunity is open to any student in the SWCOLT 9 state region. Applicants should review the appropriate rubric and complete all parts of the application. 

 

SWCOLT/VISTA HIGHER LEARNING FUTURE LANGUAGE EDUCATOR SCHOLARSHIP for High School Seniors

Requirements:

  1. Current high school transcript

  2. List of school and community activities

  3. Three letters of recommendation, each not to exceed one page (1 from a language teacher, 1 from a peer, and 1 from a teacher or administrator at your high school)

  4. One page statement of your future plans to become a language teacher (750 words maximum)

  5. College or university you plan to attend (copy of acceptance, if available). State briefly how your plans fit within the offerings, programs and opportunities of this college or university.

  6. Hyperlink to video (maximum 3 minutes) of the candidate’s response in their language of study/L2 to this question: What makes an A+ teacher? The video should focus entirely on the candidate while speaking.

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SWCOLT/VISTA HIGHER LEARNING FUTURE LANGUAGE EDUCATOR SCHOLARSHIP for Higher Education Students

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Requirements:

  1. Current college transcript

  2. List of community activities

  3. Three letters of recommendation, each not to exceed one page (1 from an instructor, 1 from a peer, and 1 from a dean/department chair at your school)

  4. One page statement of your future plans to become a language teacher (750 words maximum)

  5. Hyperlink to video (maximum 3 minutes) of the candidate’s response in their language of study/L2 to this question: What makes an A+ teacher? The video should focus entirely on the candidate while speaking.

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Cemanahuac Educational Community

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The Cemanahuac Educational Community will be offering programs for teachers in summer 2024, and we will  welcome teachers at all levels at any time that’s convenient for them.  

 

The impact of COVID is still being felt in both the United States and Mexico, so Cemanahuac cannot offer the two free weeks of study to a scholarship recipient in 2024 as in previous years, but they are able to offer a significant discount for any teacher who is a member of SWCOLT at a 20% reduced tuition fee for two weeks or more at Cemanahuac. Check the Cemanahuac Educational Community website for more information and 2024 program fees.

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For teachers who would like to bring a group of students to live with local Mexican families and have a really great summer immersion culture and language immersion experience, Cemanahuac will work with you to develop a really unforgettable international educational experience. Contact Cemanahuac at harrietguerrero@gmail.com.

 

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2024 Scholarships 

Seal of Biliteracy Achievement Scholarship (Language Testing International)

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Evan Thoms - 2024 Scholarship Recipient  CALIFORNIA
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Teachers, mentors, administrators! You can now nominate a student for the Seal of Biliteracy Achievement Scholarship offered by Language Testing International, the exclusive licensee of ACTFL Language Proficiency Assessments.

 

  • The themes this year are What does achieving the Seal of Biliteracy mean to you, and how do you think being bilingual will affect your future?

  • Three scholarship awards will be given: $500, $200, and $100.

  • Nominations should have two parts:

    • 1. Teacher/mentor perspective of what the student has achieved as they’ve worked to attain the Seal of Biliteracy (no more than 300 words or 1 minute of video)

    • 2. Student perspective of how attaining the Seal of Biliteracy impacts them (no more than 500 words or 2 minutes of video). You can see a few featured students from past submissions here and hear from ACTFL’s Executive Director about the value of the Seal of Biliteracy here.

  • Nominated students should directly respond to this year’s theme.

  • Nominations are now closed for this year.

  • Please submit your submissions using this link: https://content.languagetesting.com/seal-of-biliteracy-achievement-scholarship/.

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Centro Mundolengua - 2024

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 programsfor 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:

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AP® Spanish Language and Culture Workshop in Seville

​Dates: June 24 –  28, 2024

The scholarship recipient can only apply 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 certificate 

NOTE: 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.

      

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 certificate 

NOTE: 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.

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AP® Spanish Langage 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 certificate 

NOTE: 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.

    

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. 

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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 

  • NOTE: Housing not included. Flight to Spain not included.

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For further information, contact:

David Hirsch - info@centromundolengua.com

Ana De Leon - studyabroad@centromundolengua.com

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