Student of The Year Award

Purpose
The Student of the Year Award recognizes an outstanding fourth- or fifth-year university student in El Salvador majoring in Teaching English who has demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, and active involvement in the English teaching community and shows strong potential to make a meaningful impact in the profession.
 
Eligibility
Candidates must:
  1. Be in their fourth or fifth year of a university program majoring in Teaching English or Applied Linguistics in El Salvador
  2. Have a minimum GPA of 8.0/10 (or equivalent)
  3. Be actively engaged in Teachers Up activities (conferences, webinars, workshops, classes, volunteering, etc.)
  4. Show active involvement in community service, student leadership, or extracurricular initiatives related to English language education
 
How to Apply
Submit your application by May 31, 2026.
 
Applications must include:
  1. Application form
  2. Unofficial transcript (showing your complete name, year of study, university, and GPA)
  3. Personal Statement (max 500 words) describing:
    • Journey toward becoming an English teacher
    • Contributions to the English teaching community
    • Leadership and service experiences
    • Future professional goals and potential
  4. Two professional references (names and contact information; at least one must be a professor or supervisor. References will only be contacted for shortlisted applicants.)
  5. Evidence of involvement (certificates, project photos, publications, event participation, etc.).
 
Selection Process
  1. Application Review – Teachers Up Award Panel evaluates all submissions.
  2. Interviews – Shortlisted candidates will participate in an online interview in the first week of June 2026. They may also be asked to provide clarification or additional supporting materials.
  3. References Contacted – Professional references submitted by finalists will be contacted.
  4. Winner Announcement – The award winner will be announced at the Teachers Up National Conference on June 12, 2026.
 
Award & Recognition
  • Certificate & plague presented at the Teachers Up National Conference
  • TOEIC test vouchers
  • Feature post on Teachers Up social media
  • One-year mentorship with a Teachers Up mentor
  • Sponsored professional development opportunity (conference pass, workshop, or scholarship)
 
Past Winners
Deadline: May 31, 2026
Disclaimer: This project was funded  by a grant from the United States Department of State. The opinions, findings and conclusions stated herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.
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