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TEFL Scholarship Criteria | Professional Certification Program

TEFL Scholarship Criteria

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

Evaluation Criteria

  1. Academic Excellence: Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent international academic achievements. Transcripts and diplomas required.
  2. TEFL Passion & Commitment: A compelling statement of purpose outlining the candidate's dedication to teaching English as a foreign language.
  3. Teaching Potential: Two letters of recommendation from academic or professional references highlighting the candidate's teaching capabilities.
  4. Financial Need: Documentation of financial situation demonstrating need for scholarship support.
  5. Diversity and Inclusion: Background, experiences, or perspectives that contribute to diversity in the TEFL field.

Evaluation Weightage

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

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

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

ICD TEFL Scholarship | Teach English Worldwide

Launch Your Global English Teaching Career

Win a 100% Full Academic Merit Scholarship for our TEFL Certification — an internationally recognized program that empowers you to teach English worldwide.

Apply for TEFL — 100% Merit Scholarship

Earn a globally valid TEFL certificate and become eligible to teach in schools, institutes, and online platforms across the globe.

Deadline to Apply
September 30, 2025

Why choose ICD TEFL?

100% Academic Merit Scholarship opportunity
Fully-funded program for qualified candidates
Internationally recognized certification
Teach worldwide with our accredited program
Flexible study options
Balance learning with practical teaching experience
Career guidance & placement assistance
Get help finding teaching positions globally

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