IATE Fall Conference Scholarship

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The Illinois Association of Teachers of English invites English Language Arts professionals to apply for a scholarship to attend the annual Fall Conference.  This scholarship will cover the registration fee for the two days of the conference, including meals provided during the conference.  

Eligibility:

English language arts instructors from all levels are eligible to participate.

Number of Awards & Deadlines:

IATE will award ten scholarships according to the following timeline:

3 Awards by July 31, 2026 (Deadline July 15)

3 Awards by August 31, 2026  (Deadline August 15)

4 Awards by September 30, 2026  (Deadline September 15)

Award Criteria:

Scholarships are awarded on a needs-basis.  The Scholarship Committee considers the financial need of the individual educator applicant and the population the educator applicant serves. 

Award Specifics:

Scholarship recipients will be notified by email by the dates listed above.  Recipients’ names and institutions may be published in the newsletter, conference program, and on the IATE website with the recipient’s permission.  Recipients will be requested a headshot photo for publication.  Following the conference, recipients will be asked to submit a 300-500 word narrative detailing their experience at the fall conference and the sessions they attended for publication in the IATE Newsletter.  

Decisions of the Scholarship Selection Committee are final. 

Complete the following application for a Fall Conference Scholarship.  

IATE Fall Conference Scholarship Application

Apply for a scholarship to attend the IATE Fall Conference.

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Your Name(Required)
Name of educational institution where you are currently employed.
Nature of Role(Required)
Select the option that best describes your role at your institution.

IATE Membership(Required)
Have you attended the IATE Fall Conference before?(Required)
Describe your educational experience and interest in the IATE Fall Conference here. Please limit your response to 250 words.
Conference scholarships are evaluated on a needs-basis. The scholarship committee considers the financial need of the individual educator applicant and the population the educator applicant serves. In the space below, please describe your need, including major life events, obstacles to finding alternative funding (e.g., from your institution), or any other circumstances you would like the committee to consider. Please also describe how you, your department, or your students will benefit from your attendance. If you or your students are members of an underserved group, please describe your circumstances here. Please limit your response to 500 words.