2025 TLab Scholarship Application: Central Florida

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Before you apply, ensure you meet the following criteria:

DREY SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS

Central Florida Branch Scholarship Award:

 The recipient will have all TLab Program expenses covered by the Drey Foundation for a minimum of $7,000 to $10,000 depending on the TLab program's cost and travel expenses.

 Dues for one (1) full year of membership to ESU Central Florida Branch.

Who is Eligible?

Current Educators in the tri-county area of Central Florida:

 Orange County  Osceola County  Seminole County  Educators with FOUR (4) FULL YEARS of FULL-TIME teaching experience completed in one (1) of the areas in which the scholarship is offered:  English  Humanities  Drama  History/Social Studies

ESU Conditions of Award:

 Applicants MUST have completed at least four (4) years of full-time teaching in one of the areas in which the scholarships are offered.

 Applicants MUST INTEND to remain in the classroom for at least three years here in Central Florida following their summer study.

 ABSOLUTELY NO friends, family members, children of any age, or pets are permitted to accompany you during any part of this high-level, residential, academic program. *Except in the case of disabilities where a service dog or an assistant are medically necessary.

 Applicants MUST have or be able to attain a valid US passport for travel and a visa may be required.

 Applicants MUST not only be a student, but also act as an ambassador for the United States of America, the English-Speaking Union and the teaching profession.

 Drey Scholars MUST sign a legally binding contract with the ESU Central Florida Branch wherein the scholar shall repay the entire scholarship amount if for any reason the terms of the contract are unfulfilled.

 Drey Scholars MUST complete the program's academic work in its entirety and receive a Certificate of Completion from the chosen program.

 Drey Scholars MUST submit the original Certificate of Completion along with a personal reflection highlighting the experience. *These reflections may be published in the Branch's Newsletters.

 All applicants selected as Drey Scholars MUST attend an award reception on Sunday afternoon, February 23, 2025 at the WP University Club (time TBD).

 All applicants selected as Drey Scholars MUST attend a mandatory ESU Central Florida Branch meeting, date TBD, to offer an 8-10 minute presentation on the experience.

 All applicants selected as Drey Scholars MUST become an active member in the ESU Central Florida Branch with membership for the 2025/2026 year to be paid by the Central Florida Branch in addition to the scholarship itself.  Drey Scholars attending the "Teaching Shakespeare Through Performance" at Shakespeare's Globe in London the summer of 2025 MUST participate in the ESU Central Florida Branch National Shakespeare Competition in February (exact date TBD).

 In case of an unforeseen event, e.g., a birth, accident, illness or death in the family which prevents the Drey Scholar from fully participating in the program, the Scholarship Committee will review the situation and may permit the scholar to postpone participation for up to two years.

How To Apply:

1. ENSURE ALL ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE CAN BE MET.

2. Complete the 2024 ESU TLAB Scholarship Application and submit by 11:59 PM on Monday, January 6, 2025.

NOTE: Candidates MAY be invited to be interviewed on Saturday morning, January 25, 2025.

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The ESU Central Florida Branch Scholarships are intended to enhance the personal and professional qualifications of the recipients and to benefit their schools and students. Write a one-page, single-space essay (size 12 font only) describing how you see yourself fulfilling these intentions.
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*Please note:* Your local ESU Branch will contact you to schedule an interview, if needed. Once accepted and awarded a TLab Fellowship by their local ESU Branch, the TLab applicant must then apply and be accepted by the TLab program (Globe, Oxford, SUISS). Most ESU TLab scholarship recipients are accepted into their first choice program. However, these programs have limited availability. The Globe is extremely competitive. Teachers who do not receive the scholarship may still apply to the program of their choice. However, they will need to provide the funds in full for the selected program. Final acceptance is determined and notified by the UK institution via email in Spring 2025, not the ESU.

2025 TLab Scholarship Application: Central Florida