2016 Professional Development Scholarships

Regional English Language Office Jakarta in cooperation with

the Teachers of English as Foreign Language in Indonesia (TEFLIN) Association

Professional Development Scholarships support attendance at the 2016 TEFLIN conference for motivated and talented teachers of English who wish to learn more about the craft of teaching and who have the potential to be future leaders in their communities. The scholarships aim to make the TEFLIN conference more enriching and accessible to a wider group of professionals.

Eligibility

  • Classroom teachers of English as a foreign language at the primary or secondary school level
  • University students enrolled in a program related to English language teaching
  • First time attendee at a TEFLIN Conference
  • TEFLIN Conference presenter
  • Citizen and resident of Indonesia with permission from the principal or department chair to attend the 2015 TEFLIN Conference, September 8-10 in Surabaya

Criteria

  • Demonstration of commitment to excellence in teaching, professional growth, and collaboration with fellow educators
  • Leadership service to the profession and community
  • Innovation, enthusiasm, creativity, inspiration, and compassion as an educator

Nomination Process

Professional Development Scholarships are available through nominations from your supervisor or department chair. Please complete the nomination form on the following page and submit the completed form to .

Nomination Deadline

Nominations must be received by May 30, 2016. Late nominations will not be considered.

Award

In 2016, RELO will award 10-12 scholarships which include a waiver from TEFLIN covering conference registration as well as a travel grant to cover transportation, accommodation, and meals during the conference. Award winners will also receive a certificate of recognition.

Upon return from the TEFLIN conference, scholarship recipients are required to share their learning in a discussion, roundtable, or presentation at their home institution through a replica workshop. Instructions and guidelines will be provided by Regional English Language Office (RELO), U.S. Embassy Jakarta.

2016 Professional Development Scholarship Nomination

Regional English Language Office Indonesia

Nominee Information

Name
Phone
E-Mail
School or Institution
Address

Check one:

___ Primary school teacher / ___ Secondary school teacher
___ University student

Please indicate Yes (Y) or No (N) for the following questions:

___ I am a citizen and reside in Indonesia.
___ I have never attended the TEFLIN Conference.

___ I have permission from my supervisor/department chair to attend TEFLIN 2016, September 8-10.

Statement from the Nominee: How will attending TEFLIN 2016 further your professional development? How will your attendance impact your English language teaching community? (250-300 words).

I certify that all the information in this nomination is true and accurate.

Signature
Name
Date

Nominator Information

Name
Phone
E-Mail
School or Institution
City/Town
Affiliation

From the Nominator: Please describe the characteristics of this teacher that makes him/her exceptional and sets him/her apart from other professionals teaching English (250-300 words). Keep in mind the criteria listed in the guidelines. If applicable, please include this person’s contributions (or potential contributions) to the community of teachers in his/her hometown, including activities, interests, and experiences that enhance the nominee’s effectiveness as a teacher. Please also comment on how you believe this teacher would benefit from attending TEFLIN.

Thank you for nominating a teacher for the Professional Development Scholarship! Please email the completed nomination form to by May 30, 2016.

Regional English Language Office

Jennifer UhlerDian SafitriAyunda SiagianCatur Wahyudi

RELO OfficerRELO AssistantRELO AssistantRELO Assistant

+62 21-3435-9528+62 21-3435-9533+62 21-3435-9540+62 21-3435-9652

jakarta.usembassy.gov/relo.html