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SUNSHINE STATE TESOL OF FLORIDA

SSTESOL Annual Scholarships

                                                                                              


 Dr. Goussakova Scholarship Award 

Purpose: To honor an outstanding adult (18+ years of age) ESOL student who achieved academic excellence while learning English as a second language.

Eligibility: Adult education students enrolled in an ESOL, EAP, IEP,
or Language Institute (LI) programs in the state of Florida.

Award: 1 award at $500.00 US.

Applications open:  May 1, 2026

Deadline:  August 25, 2026

Notifications: September 10, 2026

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SSTESOL / Dr. Goussakova Scholarship Award

Purpose: To honor an outstanding adult (18+ years of age) ESOL student who achieved academic excellence while learning English as a second language.

Eligibilty: Adult education students enrolled in an ESOL, EAP, IEP, or Language Institute (LI) programs in the state of Florida.

Award: 1 award at $500.00 US.

Guidelines & Criteria:
  • Anyone who has previously won a scholarship or award is ineligible to apply.
  • Applicant will write a minimum one-page letter of request, which describes the applicant’s academic experiences (including ESOL, EAP, IEP, or LI), highlighting personal and academic challenges and achievement.
  • Additional information should be included that outlines the applicant’s future educational goal(s), and how this award will be used to pursue that goal.
  • Recommendation Letter: One letter of recommendation from a current or former teacher will be submitted, providing information relevant to the factors above.
  • Follow-up: Awardees agree to maintain contact with the SSTESOL President/Board of Directors for up to one year. If feasible and schedule permitting, awardees will attend the Awards ceremony during the annual SSTESOL conference to update the organization on their academic pursuits.
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