Apply For The English Language Centre Eastbourne Graham Smith Scholarship

This scholarship is in honour of Graham Smith who worked as a teacher and teacher trainer for Eastbourne School of English (now ELC Eastbourne) from 1988 until his unexpected death in July 2013. Over 25 years thousands of students and trainee teachers studied in his classes and enjoyed his lessons.

The aim of the scholarship, funded by The English Language Centre, Eastbourne, is to give the opportunity for an ELT professional to attend the IATEFL Conference for the first time.

The scholarship consists of:

• registration for a Pre-Conference Event of the winner’s choice
• registration for the IATEFL Conference
• a year’s IATEFL membership
• GBP 750.00 towards conference related costs (if attending in person)

To qualify you must:

• work in the fields of English language teaching or training
• be at a relatively early stage in your career as a teacher or teacher trainer (between 3 and 5 years ELT experience)
• have not previously attended the IATEFL Conference
• be committed to delivering in-service training to your staff and/colleagues
• be prepared to be interviewed by ELC Eastbourne about your experience at conference
• agree to submit a report by May 2025 about your conference experience and follow up plan, for possible publication by ELC Eastbourne