2026 Ken Stewart Future Language Educator Scholarship Recipient

This $1,000 scholarship is intended for a high school senior who plans on a career as a world language educator. The scholarship is sponsored by Ken Stewart, Spanish teacher, former SCOLT Board member and 2006 ACTFL National Language Teacher of the Year. Typically one scholarship is awarded each year. In 2021, two recipients were chosen as they were both outstanding applicants. Applicants must be a current high school senior in a SCOLT state or territory.

New for 2026! This year’s recipient of the Ken Stewart Future Language Educator Scholarship will receive funding for travel and one night’s hotel stay to assist with the ability to accept the award in person. SCOLT is grateful to Ken Stewart for his continued generosity in supporting future language teachers.

What are the requirements?

1. Current high school transcript
2. List of school and community activities
3. Two letters of recommendation, each not to exceed one page (1 from a language teacher and 1 from a peer who can speak to your interest in language education as a career
4. One page statement of your future plans to become a language teacher (750 words maximum)
5. College or university you plan to attend (copy of acceptance, if available). State briefly how your plans fit within the offerings, programs and opportunities of this college or university.
6. Hyperlink to video (maximum 3 minutes) of the candidate’s response in their language of study/L2 to this question: Tell us about an outstanding teacher you’ve had and what made that teacher so effective. What did that teacher do to inspire and encourage you as a student? The camera should focus entirely on the candidate while speaking.

Click below to complete the application form. Applications are due January 31.