TESOL Teacher of the Year Award Grant

TESOL Teacher of the Year Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Teachers Of English To Speakers Of Other Languages Inc
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: March 10, 2026

Summary

The TESOL Teacher of the Year Award, presented by National Geographic Learning, honors exceptional English language teachers who have demonstrated outstanding dedication in the classroom for at least three consecutive years. The winner receives $1,000, a one-year TESOL membership, and free registration for the TESOL International Convention, including travel accommodations. This recognition not only highlights the importance of teaching excellence but also fosters a community of learning and collaboration among educators around the world.

Overview

Purpose To honor the hard work and dedication required to be an outstanding teacher. The TESOL Teacher of the Year Award, presented by National Geographic Learning, was created by TESOL and National Geographic Learning to recognize and honor exceptional English language teachers at all levels. The winner will receive: U.S.$1,000.Free 1-year TESOL membership.Free registration for the TESOL International Convention & English Language Expo the year of the award, plus 3 nights hotel and round-trip airfare.A session as an invited speaker at the annual convention.An invitation to a leadership event at the annual convention. A profile in TESOL ConnectionsA published article or featured webinarU.S.$250 voucher for the TESOL Bookstore.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Any English language teacher who has been a classroom teacher for a minimum of three consecutive years.Applicants are not required to be members of TESOL International Association.

Ineligibility

On the basis of the best information currently available to the United States Department of the Treasury, the following countries require or may require participation in, or cooperation with, an international boycott (within the meaning of section 999(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986). The boycotted countries are Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Yemen. As a result, TESOL International Association cannot send funds or issue awards to recipients of these countries. Award applications received from residents of these countries will be removed from consideration. We apologize to those individuals affected.