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The awards amd grants listed below are
officially available from AZ-TESOL. Applicants must be AZ-TESOL
members in good standing in order to qualify. In addition, applicants
must provide a Social Security number to apply for any cash awards.
All award applications and grant proposals are to be sent to AZ-TESOL's
Scholarship, Grants, and Publications Chair, Dr. Vicki Ardisana,
at, 8583 Shannon Way, Yuma, AZ 85365 or by e-mail, to vicki.ardisana@nau.edu. Contact
by e-mail is preferred.
The AZ-TESOL Board has established an Annual
Fund to support and fund the organization’s scholarships,
grants, and awards (listed below). For information on donating
to the annual fund, click HERE.
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AZ-TESOL Educator of the Year Award
The purpose of this award is to honor an AZ-TESOL
member
for notable contributions to AZ-TESOL and to the profession.
The award is recognition at AZ-TESOL's state conference and
a 5-year AZ-TESOL membership. The criteria for the award are
excellence within one or more areas within the field of English
language teaching, distinguished leadership, and service to the
profession. Nominations for this award must include the full
name of the nominating person; the names, addresess,
telephone numbers, and/or e-mail addresses of the nominee
and nominator; a statement of why the nominee qualifies for
the award; and a statement of the nominee's service and
contribution to AZ-TESOL.
Due May 1st
of each year.
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AZ-TESOL Distinguished Service Award
Nominations are accepted for the Distinguished
Service Award
following the same process as for the AZ-TESOL Educator
of the Year Award (above). Recognition is given at AZ-TESOL's
state conference.
Due May 1st
of each year.
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The Cheryl Walsh Professional Growth Awards
The purpose of this award is to assist AZ-TESOL
professionals
in attending the annual TESOL convention. There are now three
$750 awards. Application involves writing and submitting an essay
of not more than 350 words on why the applicant would like to
attend the TESOL convention. Each awardee is required to write
an article for the AZ-TESOL Newsletter
describing how TESOL participation has contributed to his or her
professional growth.
Due January 1st of each year.
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The AZ-TESOL Distance Assistance Grants
The purpose of these grants is to offset the
cost of attending
an AZ-TESOL conference. There are eight $100 awards available
to any AZ-TESOL member who must travel more than 100 miles
to attend the conference. Applicants submit a 100-word statement
explaining why they would like to attend, the city of origin,
and
estimated mileage. After the conference, they are asked to write
a summary of a conference session (400–500 word maximum)
for the AZ-TESOL Newsletter.
Due September 10th
of each year.
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Rocky Mountain
Regional AZ-TESOL
Featured Speaker Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize the
outstanding work
of an AZ-TESOL member and to have that person represent
AZ-TESOL at the Rocky Mountain Regional TESOL Conference
as a featured speaker. The award is $200. Crfiteria for the award
are as follows: the person should have the abilites to organize,
present well before a large audience, field questions from the
floor, and be innovative and up to date. The awardee must
also be able to attend the Rocky Mountain Regional TESOL
Conference. Nominations may be made for this award. In the
event that no formal nominations are received, the AZ-TESOL
Executive Board can name the recipient of the award.
Due August 1st of each year.
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AZ-TESOL Special Project Mini-Grants
Available for small special projects (research
or instructional),
these mini-grants can provide seed money or matching funds
for AZ-TESOL members. Proposals are considered by the
Scholarship, Grants, and Publications Chair and granted by
the AZ-TESOL Board with the Chair's recommendation.
Report is to be made to the AZ-TESOL Board.
Open application
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AZ-TESOL Mexican Educator Grant
The purpose of this grant is to assist a teacher
from Sonora or
Sinalóa in attending an AZ-TESOL conference. The amount
of
the award varies, according to travel costs, registration, and
appropriate per diem; up to $1,000 may be awarded. Criteria
for application include an explanation of the reasons the
applicant wishes to attend the conference, willingness to
participate in the program as a presenter, financial need,
and involvement in and commitment to teaching the English
language. Applicants must write letters explaining reasons for
wanting to attend the conference, including how the person
and colleagues will benefit, interests for conference participation,
a statement of financial need, and a current curriculum
vitae.
In addition, supporting documentation is required: a colleague's
or supervisor's letter of endorsement which explains the applicant's
EFL work and how the award will benefit the applicant and his
or
her colleagues.
Due September 10th
of each year.
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