CANDIDATE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION                  

Scholarship Amount: $250

Deadlines: October 21st, 2022 & February 10th, 2023

Requirements:

  1. Must be a current DECTFL member in good standing.
  • Free for student teachers or discounted 1st year in Delaware memberships available.
  • Click here to join DECTFL.
  1. Application MUST be submitted electronically with official links.  
  • Physical or emailed applications will NOT be considered.
  1. Provide up-to-date Resume or CV.
  2. Provide a recent, unofficial transcript from school of attendance.
  3. 2 Letters of recommendation.
  • 1 from current or most recent language/pedagogy instructor or supervisor.
  • 1 from another instructor, field supervisor, supervisor, or colleague.  
  1. Completed application submitted by due date:  10/21/22 or 2/10/23 by 11:59 PM.
  • Note: Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.
  1. Money must be used for expenses related to becoming a world language teacher:
  • For example: professional assessments, professional development, study abroad, classroom materials/supplies, etc.
  1. Submit visual evidence of funds spent for awarded purpose(s) within 6 month of dispersal.
  2. Within 3 months, provide a written narrative of how the funds were spent and a description of the benefits of the activities undertaken.

Note: Past winners must wait two (2) years to apply again.

Applicant Information:  CLICK HERE FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

  1. Name
  2. School
  3. Year
  4. Email & Phone Number

Educational Experience:  

  1. Language(s) & Level(s) Taken / Are Taking
  2. Year(s) Studying Language(s)
  3. Language / Travel Experience (optional)
  4. Extracurricular Activities (optional)
  5. What makes you an exceptional World Language teacher candidate?

Scholarship Proposal:

  1. Plan: Detailed use of funds and timeline of implementation. (250 word limit)
  2. Rationale: Impact on teaching practice and benefit to students. (250 word limit)

Recommendations: (x2)  CLICK HERE FOR RECOMMENDATION FORM

  1. Name & Contact Information (Email & Phone Number)
  2. Relationship to Applicant & Years Known
  3. Category Ratings: (Out of a total 5 points: 1-unacceptable, 5-exceptional)
  1. Academic Achievement                b.   Intellectual Curiosity                c.   Maturity
  1. WORLD LANGUAGE TEACHER ONLY - Proficiency Levels:  
  1. Listening        b.    Reading            c.    Speaking               d.    Writing
  1.  Written Recommendation.  500 word limit.