Walter Hines Page Scholarships Chautauqua Bell Tower Scholarships Notes for applicants About The English‐Speaking Union is an international membership organisation and educational charity that promotes mutual understanding, and fosters friendship and exchange throughout the world. Walter Hines Page was the US Ambassador in London during the First World War, championed UK‐US relations and helped found the ESU. The ESU’s Walter Hines Page and Chautauqua Bell Tower scholarships provide UK teaching professionals with the opportunity to explore and exchange educational ideas between Britain and America. Scholars travel to the US to study an aspect of education, or to participate in the Chautauqua Institution’s summer programme: www.ciweb.org. The Walter Hines Page Scholarships are sponsored by UK teaching unions and associations. The Chautauqua Bell Tower Scholarships are funded by award‐winning philanthropist, Carol Duhme.
Application process Closing date: Friday 23 November, 2012 If you are applying for a Walter Hines Page Scholarship, OR a Walter Hines Page AND Chautauqua Bell Tower Scholarship, please return your full application to your union/association. If you are only applying for a Chautauqua Bell Tower Scholarship, please return your full application to the ESU: Education Department, The English‐Speaking Union, Dartmouth House, 37 Charles Street, London W1J 5ED, education@esu.org. Applications must be typed and accompanied by a research proposal (1000 words), a recent professional reference/testimonial, and four passport sized photographs with the applicant’s name on the back. All applicants will be informed of the outcome. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview at Dartmouth House in London in March 2013. The interview panel includes representatives from each of the participating unions/associations.
What does a scholarship cover? Walter Hines Page The value of each scholarship varies according to the sponsoring union/association, and helps cover the cost of international and domestic travel, and in‐country expenses. Please visit www.esu.org/page for a list of sponsoring unions/associations and their contact details. Chautauqua Bell Tower Each scholarship (1‐2 per annum) covers board, tuition and lecture sessions at the Chautauqua Institution in New York. Scholars are responsible for travel and incidental expenses which are offset by a grant of £850 from the ESU.
When could I take up my scholarship? Walter Hines Page All scholarships must be taken up during the US academic year, October 2013 to May 2014, and whilst US educational institutions are in session. Scholars visit the US for two weeks. Scholars are welcome to stay longer, but are responsible for all arrangements and costs. In partnership with ESU‐US and, where possible, scholars are encouraged to take up hospitality with ESU branches in the US. Please note that many branches are unable to host scholars in the autumn. Should a scholar hope to take up branch hospitality, the ESU recommends the trip takes place between November 2013 and May 2014. Please see below for more information on staying with branches. Chautauqua Bell Tower Scholars can spend 2‐6 weeks at Chautauqua, between late June and late August 2013. The dates and duration will vary according to the availability of scholars, and in consultation with Carol Duhme and the Chautauqua Institution following the selection of the scholar/s.