Recognizing the contributions of those change-makers shaping the future of language education is an investment in our communities. From encouraging the academic goals of tomorrow's teachers to supporting cultural activities in the classroom today and shining a light on excellence, these programs help to inspire and sustain efforts across the field.
We invite you to join us in celebrating achievement by sharing these opportunities with your network.
Teacher Scholarship Program
Dedicated to addressing a critical national shortage by bolstering the pipeline of future language educators, this award provides merit-based scholarships to graduating high school seniors committed to pursuing the language teaching profession in languages other than English.
Attention Future Teachers: We are currently accepting applications!
All materials must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. ET on Friday, May 31, 2024.
LCF/Vista Classroom Microgrants for Language Educators
An initiative aimed at supporting and empowering those who are dedicated to promoting multilingualism and cultural diversity in the classroom, this program provides small grants to K-12 language educators who are passionate about teaching languages and incorporating cultural elements into their lessons.
100 microgrants of $300 each will be awarded between September 2023 and May 2024.
Applications for the current cycle are due May 10!
ACTFL & LCF Awards Program
These annual awards honor outstanding contributions to the field of language education. Categories include achievement in areas of:
- Diversity, equity & inclusion in the language classroom,
- Sustainable development in promoting global awareness,
- Teacher education,
- Innovative use of technology in language instruction,
- Leadership at the K-12 and postsecondary levels,
- Research,
- Elementary language programs,
- The teaching of culture, and beyond!
The nomination period for all awards will reopen in Spring 2024.
ACTFL National Language Teacher of the Year
The ACTFL National Language Teacher of the Year Award recognizes excellence through a process that unites state, regional, and national organizations and promotes and elevates the status of language education.
Additionally, this program creates as many
media opportunities as possible to increase the visibility of the
importance of learning languages and cultures to the general public.
ACTFL members are invited to explore additional scholarship opportunities for language educators.
Funding is also available to support attendance at the annual ACTFL Convention & World Languages Expo.