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Dr. Rosa Castro Feinberg Scholarships
Submission deadline: Friday, April 3, 2026, 11:59pm Eastern Time
Scholarship for Bilingual Education Teachers
Purpose
To support educators who demonstrate exceptional commitment to teaching multilingual learners, advancing bilingual education, and advocating for linguistic equity in schools and communities.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
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Be a current PK–12 teacher or teacher candidate in an institution of higher education working with multilingual learners.
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Demonstrate commitment to bilingual education, ESOL, or dual language instruction.
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Work in or commit to work in schools serving linguistically diverse communities.
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Have at least one year (two semester or more) of experience (or practicum experience for candidates) in bilingual or multilingual education.
Application Materials
Applicants submit:
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Statement of Commitment (750–1000 words)
Describe your work with multilingual learners and how it reflects Dr. Castro Feinberg’s legacy of advocacy and educational equity. -
Teaching Artifact
Example: Lesson plan, instructional project, curriculum unit, or community initiative supporting multilingual students. -
Letter of Recommendation
From a supervisor, administrator, or university faculty member. -
Resume/CV
Selection Criteria
Applications will be evaluated on:
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Commitment to multilingual learners
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Evidence of effective instructional practice
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Demonstrated advocacy for linguistic equity
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Impact on students, families, or communities
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Alignment with Dr. Castro Feinberg’s legacy of service
Evaluation Rubric (Teacher Scholarship)
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Criterion |
Excellent (4) |
Strong (3) |
Developing (2) |
Limited (1) |
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Commitment to Multilingual Learners |
Deep, sustained commitment demonstrated through teaching, collaboration, and advocacy |
Clear commitment with multiple examples |
Some commitment evident |
Minimal evidence |
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Instructional Practice |
Innovative and effective practices supporting bilingual development |
Solid instructional strategies with clear impact |
Some relevant strategies |
Weak or unclear practices |
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Advocacy & Leadership |
Demonstrates leadership in advancing bilingual education in school/community |
Participates in advocacy efforts |
Limited advocacy activities |
No advocacy evidence |
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Impact on Students & Community |
Significant, measurable impact on multilingual students/families |
Positive impact described |
Limited evidence of impact |
Impact unclear |
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Alignment with Legacy |
Strong alignment with equity and justice principles reflected in application |
Clear alignment |
Partial alignment |
Little alignment |
Total Possible Score: 20
Click here to submit your packet.Scholarship for Bilingual Students
Purpose
To support bilingual or multilingual students who demonstrate academic promise, leadership, and commitment to serving linguistically diverse communities.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
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Be a high school senior or undergraduate student.
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Identify as bilingual or multilingual.
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Plan to pursue studies in education, language studies, social sciences, public service, or related fields.
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Demonstrate commitment to supporting multilingual or immigrant communities.
Application Materials
Applicants submit:
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Personal Essay (600–800 words)
Describe how your bilingual or multilingual identity has shaped your educational journey and your goals for supporting and advocating for others. -
Academic Transcript
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Letter of Recommendation
From a teacher, counselor, or community leader. -
Record of Service or Leadership Activities
Selection Criteria
Applications will be evaluated on:
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Academic achievement
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Commitment to multilingual communities
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Leadership and service
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Personal narrative and future goals
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Alignment with the values of educational access and justice
Evaluation Rubric (Student Scholarship)
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Criterion |
Excellent (4) |
Strong (3) |
Developing (2) |
Limited (1) |
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Academic Achievement |
Strong academic record demonstrating persistence and excellence |
Above-average academic performance |
Moderate academic record |
Weak academic performance |
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Commitment to Multilingual Communities |
Extensive service or leadership supporting linguistic communities |
Clear engagement in relevant activities |
Some involvement |
Minimal involvement |
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Leadership |
Demonstrated leadership roles or initiatives |
Some leadership experiences |
Limited leadership |
No leadership evidence |
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Personal Essay |
Compelling narrative connecting bilingual identity to future goals |
Clear and thoughtful reflection |
Adequate but underdeveloped narrative |
Unclear or superficial essay |
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Alignment with Legacy |
Strong commitment to equity and advocacy |
Clear alignment |
Partial alignment |
Weak alignment |
Total Possible Score: 20
Click here to submit your packet.Donation Goal - Dr. Rosa Castro Feinberg Scholarships
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