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Distinctive Online Research Award (DORA)

TESOL Canada’s DORA Award supports the completion of In-Class or Online TESOL Studies in an approved TESOL Canada or TESOL USA institution in Canada. Applicants from all countries may qualify for this online study grant. In Canada & the U.S.A. DORA can cover total tuition costs for qualified applicants.

The DORA grant supports faculty research within TC’s distinctive program areas, which include Online TESOL & ESL Studies; Social Justice, Common Good in Education Equilibrium, Peace Studies; Language Education aiding Employment in Developing Countries, Teaching English to Children of Minorities, Teaching Languages to Autistic Children, Teaching Methodologies, and Community Learning Services. What’s more, DORA is provided before your research begins. You shall complete your research as part of your Research Project during your TESOL studies supervised by a TESOL Canada Faculty member.

Requirements to apply:

For TESOL Foundation Certificate- 150 hours: IELTS 7.0 and a High School Diploma.
For TESOL Advanced Certificate- 300 hours: IELTS 7.5 and a Bachelor’s Degree/ or at least Two Years of College Studies.
For TESOL Diploma- 450 hours: IELTS 7.5, Bachelor’s Degree and at least One Year of Teaching Experience.
For more information, don’t hesitate to contact TESOL Canada’s Administration.

Instructions

Applicants are encouraged to consult a TC Academic Administrative Assistants before submitting their applications.

Please complete the electronic scholarship application using clear language for a non-specialist.

Grants will be administered through the Finance Office. Please make arrangements before awarding the grant for the payment of funds; otherwise the money will revert to the TC’s general funds. Receipts & Expense Reports must be provided.

Grants must be spent on the projects or study programs tuition fees for which they are awarded. Research Projects (Proposals) must be assessed and approved in advance.

Grant holders will be asked to complete a brief grant outcomes form summarizing their work and its contribution to TESOL Canada’s distinctive areas. Submit a completed and signed copy to: Simon Baker, Academic Administration at info@tesolcanada.org

Deadlines: September 1st (For the Grant Approval on October 1st) and February 1st (for the Grant Approval on March 1st.) Grants are available twice per year.

Criteria for the Distinctive Online Research Award (DORA)

Grants are awarded up to $3,000. Projects will be evaluated on these bases:

Its contribution to one of TC’s distinctive research or course development areas;
Its quality and originality;
Your plan for sharing the results of the research. Work already published is ineligible for this award. In fact, w would like you to publish your research near the end of your TESOL program under the supervision of a faculty member.
The committee will adjudicate applications based on the following ordered priorities:

Student training and progress- Online Resources Development Community engaged research- Online Social Media Platforms for Learning Research Cost- Any material cost is paid by TESOL Canada. Conference Attendance, Approved Online Conferences and Seminars Interviews Use of Technology- MOOC development for online Modules, Curriculum, Exams and Courses Relevance of the Technology in Education., and Instructional Design.

Supporting Documents:

Updated Resume.
Two pages autobiography and motivational letter.
Scanned image of an official government issued ID card.
Study Program’s Application
Scholarship’s Application
Project Proposal Letter (One to Two Pages)

To apply, please email the supporting documents, and complete the General Scholarship Application Form.

TESOL Africa Education Fund- TAEF Scolarship

Established in January 2018, TESOL Canada’s Africa Mission concentrates on promoting TESOL through the United Nations Peace Keeping and Education Missions in Africa. Offering the TESOL African Education Fund- TAEF, TESOL Canada helps to promote ESL (English,) FSL (French,) and ASL (Arabic) education in developing African countries and rural areas. Additional courses such as Urban Development, Entrepreneurship, and Micro Financing are suggested programs to formulate financial stability of urban areas. Career development courses are provided through joint collaborations of TESOL Canada affiliated colleges.

TAEF award is for language teachers from African countries to attend the Joint Conference of TESOL USA & TESOL Canada for their first time, and to publish their research in TESOL Canada Journal.

This award may be used either toward Online TESOL Canada approved courses or the joint TESOL Canada- TESOL USA Conference attendance. TAEF is not for In-Class course participation within the United States of America or Canada. There is no visa facilitation, and all courses are online.

Supporting Documents:

Updated Resume.
Two pages autobiography and motivational letter.
Scanned image of an official government issued ID card.
Study Program’s Application Scholarship’s Application
TAEF Letter of Research Project Proposal (One to Two Pages)

To apply, please email the supporting documents, and complete the General Scholarship Application Form.

TESOL Latin America Fund -TLAF (Latin American TESOL- TSSOL- TPSOL- DESI Award)

TESOL Latin America Fund- TLAF supports teachers or trainers from Latin American countries to attend the joint TESOL Canada & TESOL USA Annual Conference for the first time. This award also supports TESOL, TFSOL, or TSSOL students who are willing to become certified Spanish, French, English or Portuguese language instructors and build their new careers in education.

The program pays $2000 to qualified applicants in any of the TSSOL, TFSOL, TPSOL or TESOL Certificates or Diploma programs.

This award may be used toward Online “TSSOL (DESI) & TESOL Programs” through TESOL USA or TESOL Canada. This award is not for in-class participation within the United States of America or Canada. To attend conferences, Visa arrangements are not provided. Visa decisions are the sole responsibility of the Canadian Embassy in your country. Applicants may study directly online.

Supporting Documents:

Updated Resume.
Two pages autobiography and motivational letter.
Scanned image of an official government issued ID card.
Study Program’s Application
Scholarship’s Application
TLAF Research Project Proposal (One to Two Pages)

To apply, please email the supporting documents, and complete the General Scholarship Application Form.

TCSOL & Chinese Language, Confucius Institute Scholarships

The Confucius Institute at the University of Manchester is now accepting applications for Confucius Institute Scholarships. The Confucius Scholarships supports applicants in Learning Chinese language programs, as well as the TCSOL applicants.

Additional information can be emailed. Please read all of the information carefully before beginning your application. If you have questions, please check the FAQ section. If you did not find what you were looking for, you can contact Confucius Centre for more information.

Applicants are invited from the following groups:

Confucius Institute students at the University of Manchester.
Chinese Studies students at the University of Manchester.
Study China Program Alumni.
Other individuals who meet all the eligibility criteria.
TCSOL students from TESOL USA or TESOL Canada.

Supporting Documents:

Updated Resume.
Two pages autobiography and motivational letter.
Scanned image of an official government issued ID card.
Study Program’s Application
Scholarship’s Application

To apply, please email the supporting documents, and complete the General Scholarship Application Form.

Additional Scholarship Opportunities

MALDEF – Mexican-American Legal Defense and Education Fund Canada Day Scholarship-TESOL Canada on July 1st, each year.
Latino College Dollars, Scholarships for California’s Latino Students http://www.latinocollegedollars.org
Bay Area Gardeners Foundation Scholarship
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Scholarships Opportunities for continuing and transferring students!
Marie Calderilla Scholarship, for female students attending Skyline, CSM or Cañada with awards up to $20,000.
$20,000 Karl S. Pister Leadership Opportunity Award Program at UC Santa Cruz.
The Achievement Award Program (TAAP) Scholarship at UC Berkeley.
Palo Alto Rotary Club Robert Smithwick Vocational Scholarship Application here http://www.rotarypaloalto.org/VocationalScholarships.cfm