Three Rivers TESOL typically offers an annual International Convention Travel Grant which provides financial assistance to individuals whose proposals have been accepted. In light of the fact that the convention will be held virtually this year and that many programs have undergone budget cuts, the 3RT board is offering to sponsor 6 members to attend the virtual event held on March 24-27.
Any current Three Rivers TESOL member in good standing can apply to receive up to $159, the cost of advance registration. In typical years, 3RT offers up to $1000 in travel grant funds annually. Complete the application form and submit the form and a written statement to president@threeriverstesol.org by January 31, 2021. The board will review all applications and notify successful applicants with a check by February 13.
The application form can be found at: Three Rivers TESOL TESOL International Travel Grant Application 2021. Information about the grant is also posted on the 3RT website: www.threeriverstesol.org
The following criteria are used by the 3RT Board to review applications:
- The applicant demonstrates need of financial assistance to attend the convention;
- The applicant’s attendance at the International TESOL Convention strongly benefits the ESL/EFL community;
- The applicant’s attendance at the International TESOL Convention strongly benefits the applicant’s career goal;
- The applicant has a solid plan of disseminating his/her learning at the International TESOL Convention;
- The applicant agrees to submit a newsletter article to Three Rivers TESOL describing his/her experience at the convention.