TEAL Charitable Foundation

“Promoting the teaching and learning of English as an additional language”

The TEAL Charitable Foundation (TCF) was established by BC TEAL in 1986 and is registered as a charitable organization with Revenue Canada. TCF’s charitable status enables it to engage in fundraising activities to support its mandate. The Foundation supports the teaching and learning of English as an additional language by presenting eleven annual awards and scholarships, valued at $21,000, to learners and educators. The TEAL Charitable Foundation’s awards and scholarships are funded through the interest accrued from the TCF endowment with the Vancouver Foundation.

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The TEAL Charitable Foundation (TCF) annually offers ten awards and scholarships to support English language educators, learners and projects. Please note that in accordance with TEAL Charitable Foundation Bylaws, applications received from members of the TEAL Charitable Foundation Board or the BC TEAL Board cannot be considered for TEAL Charitable Foundation awards or scholarships.

TCF Awards and Scholarships support:

• English as an Additional Language [EAL] immigrant and refugee learners wishing to pursue post-secondary studies
• English as an Additional Language [EAL] educators wishing to:
  • pursue professional development by attending provincial, national, and international EAL conferences
  • study in EAL teacher training programs
  • conduct EAL research projects in the areas of health education and language instruction

The TEAL Charitable Foundation (TCF) offers eleven awards and scholarships to support English language educators, learners and projects each year. The two deadlines for applying for a TCF award or scholarship are November 1st and January 31st of each year. Please note that in accordance with TEAL Charitable Foundation Bylaws, applications received from members of the TEAL Charitable Foundation Board or the BC TEAL Board cannot be considered for TEAL Charitable Foundation awards or scholarships.

TCF Awards and Scholarships support:

• teacher education and professional development in the field of English language instruction
• international travel to research or study in the field of English language instruction
• the promotion of AIDS awareness and/or health education through English language instruction
• research projects, conferences, seminars and teacher/learner projects in the field of English language instruction

How to Apply

There is not one standard application form because each BC TEAL award is unique. To find out how to apply for a BC TEAL award or scholarship, please review the application procedure at the end of each award page. If you need further assistance, please contact us at admin@bcteal.org

TEAL Charitable Foundation Awards and Scholarships