Access Awards, Grants, and Scholarships

TESOL members have access to numerous awards and grants that honor excellence in service to the field and research.

Members may apply for these awards and grants and share the information with their students and colleagues. Global members needing assistant to renew their TESOL membership may be eligible for global membership fund support. 

Eligibility Requirements 

TESOL grants and scholarships are available only to TESOL members. Membership must be active at the time of application. 

• You may apply for multiple grants or scholarships, but you will not receive more than one award per year. 
• You may win an award only once. If you have received an award in the past, you are no longer eligible for that award. 
• Refer to the specific grant or scholarship for information on the eligibility criteria for each award and application process. 

Deadlines 

Applications are due in September annually.

Travel Grants and Scholarships

• TESOL Awards for International Participation 
• The Meral Güçeri TESOL/TEFL Travel Grant
• The TESOL Leadership Mentoring Program

Awards of Excellence and Service 

These awards are made possible by the support of TESOL's partners National Geographic Learning and generous donations from members like you. 

• TESOL Teacher of the Year Award 
• TESOL Award for Excellence in Research 
• TESOL Outstanding Advocate Honor Award
• The Ron Chang Lee for Excellence in Classroom Technology  
• The James E. Alatis Award for Service to TESOL 

2024 Grants and Scholarships Recipients

View a list of past recipients.

For information on past recipients, please contact TESOL Awards.