English Teacher Empowerment Scholarship
Supported by a YLAI Fellowship Program Collaboration Grant.
Application Date Extended!
Supported by a YLAI Fellowship Program Collaboration Grant.
Application Date Extended!
The most effective educators are always learning – that’s why continuing professional development (CPD), through workshops or teacher training programs, is so important for English language teachers. These programs help teachers stay on top of the latest teaching methodology, learn actionable techniques to engage their students, and specialize their skills in relevant areas. In addition, CPD can support teachers who are tackling new challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, such as shifting to teaching English online or in a hybrid (online and in-person) setting.
The English Teacher Empowerment Scholarship, which will be granted to approximately 25 teachers, was created to provide English language educators in Argentina and Costa Rica with the skills they need to meet the challenges of shifting to the online or hybrid classroom, especially when teaching young learners and teens.
Scholarship recipients will receive:
Free enrollment in four Bridge online teacher professional development courses that address the specific needs of teaching English online and teaching English to young learners or teenagers. The courses included in the scholarship are:
These courses cover the latest teaching methodology as well actionable tips and techniques for the classroom. Recipients will have 9 months to complete all four courses.
Applicants must:
Please note that you will not be asked to submit proof of eligibility in the scholarship application. However, scholarship finalists may be asked to provide proof of eligibility in the form of transcript documents and letters or recommendation.
Applicants will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
The application deadline is October 3, 2021. The application includes questions verifying eligibility requirements, as well as several short-answer questions that can be answered in the form of an essay or video. Interested candidates can use the link below to apply!
Application date extended!
Scholarship application opens |
September 16, 2021 |
Applications due |
October 10, 2021 |
Announce the recipients |
October 14, 2021 |
Start of the scholarship program |
October 21, 2021 |
Virtual community events: check-in & networking (participation optional) |
Date To Be Determined |
Please contact us!
With over 35 years in the language-education field, Bridge Education Group empowers a global community of English teachers at all stages of their careers. Our continually growing portfolio of affordable, accessible, accredited TEFL/TESOL certification programs provides teachers with internationally recognized credentials for career advancement and lifelong learning. The BridgeUniverse ELT News Magazine is also a hub for data-driven insights and in-depth coverage of global trends that matter to English language educators and industry stakeholders.
The scholarship is funded by the YLAI Fellowship Collaboration Grant. The Collaboration Grant is a component of the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellowship Program, a U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) funded flagship program for emerging entrepreneurs and business leaders from the Western Hemisphere. YLAI empowers young leaders to advance their entrepreneurial ideas and strengthen economic and social development in their home communities and across the region. The Collaboration Grant supports the continued partnership among the network of YLAI alumni and U.S. partners. These grants will provide opportunities for continued virtual professional collaboration; and exchange of new strategies and approaches among 2021 YLAI Alumni and U.S. partners. The grants also reinforce emerging business partnerships with local entrepreneurs in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada to expand the program’s impact.
Read more about Bridge’s participation in the YLAI Program and the Fellows.
Bridge online TEFL courses can be completed on any device. On the go? Work on your course from your phone or tablet!
When you log in to your BridgeTEFL course, you’ll see your course components outlined right on the navigation menu. The progress bar also helps you manage your time effectively.
Your qualified and experienced personal TEFL tutor is there to guide you through the course. Use the tutor feed function to ask questions about what you’re learning. Receive detailed feedback and grades on written assignments via the essay submission portal.
Watch videos featuring real EFL teachers in the virtual classroom in order to observe the techniques you’re learning about and to get ideas for new games and teaching strategies.
Content is designed to directly involve you in your learning, keeping the course interesting. Clickable practice quizzes and fun exercises in every module ensure you're actively engaged in your TEFL training.
Bridge Education Group is an EFL industry leader with over 35 years’ experience and institutional accreditation by ACCET and Aqueduto.
