Who's Eligible
TESOL members who have had a proposal accepted for presentation (paper or colloquium) on NNEST issues at the Annual TESOL Convention. Both native and nonnative speakers of English are eligible.
Purpose
To recognize scholarship on NNEST issues.
Amount
One award of US$250, donated by East Carolina University, and a convention registration for the annual TESOL convention.
Criteria
Eligible proposals are evaluated according to (a) the significance of the topic as it relates to the NNEST research, (b) the contribution to the field of TESL/TEFL, (c) originality and creativity in concept, and (d) relevance and broad impact.
To Apply
Applicants will submit their proposals through the TESOL call for participation. Using the box provided on the proposal form, applicants must indicate their desire to be considered for this award.
Due Date
Individuals submitting eligible convention proposals must indicate their interest in being considered for the award on the
convention proposal submission form.