Scholarships · TEFL teaching excellence
teaching excellence global TEFL 2025 cohort merit based

Scholarships
TEFL Scholarship Criteria

Comprehensive eligibility requirements, evaluation weightage, and selection process details for our teaching excellence program

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Evaluation Criteria

requirements

Academic Excellence 3.0 GPA min

Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent international academic achievements. Transcripts and diplomas required.

TEFL Passion & Commitment

A compelling statement of purpose outlining the candidate's dedication to teaching English as a foreign language.

Teaching Potential

Two letters of recommendation from academic or professional references highlighting the candidate's teaching capabilities.

Financial Need

Documentation of financial situation demonstrating need for scholarship support.

Diversity and Inclusion

Background, experiences, or perspectives that contribute to diversity in the TEFL field.

Evaluation Weightage

committee breakdown

The scholarship committee evaluates applications based on the following criteria weightage:

Academic Excellence GPA, achievements
40%
TEFL Passion statement, passion
30%
Teaching Potential recommendations
20%
Financial Need need for support
10%

📋 summary from guidelines:

Academic Excellence (40%) - GPA, academic achievements, relevant coursework
40%
TEFL Passion (30%) - Statement of purpose, demonstrated passion
30%
Teaching Potential (20%) - Letters of recommendation, teaching assessments
20%
Financial Need (10%) - Financial situation, need for support
10%

Selection Process

4 stages
1

Initial Screening

Review applications for completeness and eligibility requirements

2

Comprehensive Evaluation

Assess candidates based on the criteria and weightage system

3

Shortlisting

Select top candidates for interviews or additional assessments

4

Final Selection

Choose scholarship recipients based on overall evaluation and available funding