English Language Learner Educator Incentive Program

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students in their last two years of study who plan to become bilingual education teachers or teachers of English to non-native students in Connecticut public schools. Students must be enrolled full-time in participating undergraduate or graduate teacher preparation programs at the following universities: Central Connecticut State University, Fairfield University and Southern Connecticut State University. Applicants must start their teaching careers within 16 months of graduation.

How to Apply

Apply directly through Connecticut Office of Higher Education's official application . Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the October 15, 2026 deadline.

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