Languages In Teacher Education Scholarship
Alberta Learning Information Service Alberta Scholarship Program
Deadline: October 31.
To reward Alberta students enrolled in a recognized Alberta teacher preparation program taking courses that will allow them to teach languages other than English in Alberta schools. Qualifications: Applicants must be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident or protected person (visa students are not eligible), be an Alberta resident, and to be considered an Alberta resident one of the following conditions must apply; one parent, or legal guardian has maintained permanent residence in Canada for at least twelve (12) consecutive months immediately prior to commencing post secondary studies and be residing in Alberta, or Alberta is the last place the student has lived for twelve (12) consecutive months immediately prior to commencing post-secondary studies, or the student's spouse/partner is an Alberta resident; be currently enrolled full-time in the final two years of a recognized Alberta teacher preparation program offered by an Alberta faculty of education; must have attended fall and winter terms in the previous academic year. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on students who are completing an education program that will allow them to be a language teacher in Alberta schools after graduation and who demonstrate academic excellence. How to apply: Applicants must be submit an online nomination form; a completed application form, and a copy of their official post-secondary transcript Application is not available at this time. Focus: Foreign languages.