lllinois TESOL-BE demonstrates its commitment to the field of English as a second language and bilingual education by awarding scholarships and awards to its members. Each year, ITBE offers a $1,000 Graduate Scholarship, a $500 Undergraduate Scholarship and a total of ten Professional Development Scholarships. A writing contest is held each academic year for ESL students in grades 6 - 12. Click on a Scholarship or Writing Contest link below for more information.

SCHOLARSHIPS - Deadline extended to January 14th, 2008!

 $1,000 Graduate Scholarship

$500 Undergraduate Scholarship

Professional Development Scholarship



WRITING CONTESTS - Deadline extended to January 14th, 2008!

Grades 6 - 12 Writing Contest

Elementary ELL Poetry Contest