Edwyna Wheadon Postgraduate Training Scholarship Offered by National Council of Teachers of English 2027

To provide funding for professional development experiences for English/language arts teachers working in public educational institutions. The scholarship supports to enhance teaching skills and/or career development in teaching.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJanuary 31, 2027
• Value$1,200
• Study Level
• SponsorNational Council of Teachers of English
• Course to studyEducation

Benefits

A $1,200 scholarship is awarded once each year. On behalf of the recipient, scholarship payments are issued directly to any of the following: accredited, degree-granting public and private two-year junior and community colleges, four-year colleges and universities, and graduate and professional schools. Scholarship payments may be used toward degree or non-degree courses, including certifications and endorsements and leadership workshops.

Applicants will be informed of the committee’s decision in the spring so that the awardee can benefit from proposed activities during the following semester.

Requirements

Applicants are required to be teachers of English/language arts in a publicly funded institution. The recipient must be a member of NCTE. 

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Applicants must complete the application form below. It includes a written statement of no more than 500 words indicating:

• The professional development experience for which you seek support, including specific details such as course titles, certification type, planned dates of study, fees, etc.
• Why you feel that you should be considered for this scholarship and how it will serve your career and your students.

For more details, visit  NCTE Scholarship Webpage