Scholarships 2024

University Student Scholarship

The intent of this scholarship is to give pre-service world language teachers the opportunity to experience the professional world of language teachers. This time spent with other, experienced educators will give university students the chance to increase their capacity as future world language teachers, to network with other professionals, and to learn about the OFLA organization. The conference offers over 100 sessions and workshops that will enhance the knowledge gained in the classroom and in student teaching.

• Amount of the Scholarship: Free conference registration and $250 to help defray the costs of…
  • Additional Workshops
  • Conference Hotel expenses (½ the conference room rate for 2 nights) 
  • Transportation
  • Meals 
  • Includes a VIP Scholarship Breakfast with the OFLA Board and lunch on Friday

• Requirements for the Application of the Scholarship
  • Be an active Student OFLA Member at the time of the application;
  •  Be in a world language teacher preparation program at a private or public Ohio institution;
  • Complete an online application including:
    • A 250-300 word essay explaining why world language education is the chosen profession;
  • Complete two hours of assigned duties if requested. 
  • Complete a reflection piece / review of your conference experience no later than May 1st, 2024. This piece will be shared with the board and has potential to be published in the Cardinal. 
• To apply, please complete this Google Form Application.

 

 

Beginning Teacher Scholarship

The intent of this scholarship is to give world language teachers in the first five years of their careers, without financial support of their school districts, the opportunity to experience the OFLA Conference. Time spent with other educators will give new teachers the chance to increase their capacity as world language teachers, to network with other professionals, and to learn about the OFLA organization. The conference offers sessions and workshops that will enhance both knowledge and practices gained in the classroom. Individuals are only permitted to receive this scholarship twice. 

• Amount of the Scholarship: Free conference registration and $250 to help defray the costs of…
  • Additional Workshops
  • Conference Hotel expenses (½ the conference room rate for 2 nights) 
  • Transportation
  • Meals 
  • Includes a VIP Scholarship Breakfast with the OFLA Board and lunch on Friday

• Requirements for the Application of the Scholarship
  • Be an active OFLA Member at the time of the application;
  •  Be a world language teacher at a private or public Ohio institution;
  • Complete an online application including:
    • A 250-300 word essay explaining what you hope to take away from the conference if you attend. 
    • Proof of the number of years you have taught. 
  • Complete two hours of assigned duties if requested. 
  • Write a reflection piece about how the various sessions attended have increased your capacity as a world language teacher to be given to the Scholarship Chair no later than May 1 and shared with the OFLA Board and/or published in the Cardinal. 
• To apply, please complete this Google Form Application.