2020-2021 Council Scholar Award Program

The World Affairs Council of Charlotte is pleased to announce the Margaret Gragg Bissell 2020-2021 Council Scholar Award Program for the 2020-2021 school year. This signature WACC international education initiative offers a unique opportunity for selected educators to travel out of the country and bring their experiences abroad home to their school community in North Carolina.

The 2020-2021 Council Scholar Award Program is generously supported by The Margaret Gragg Bissell Teacher Centered International Education Endowment.

Education Partners

We are looking for internationally-minded educators and administrators who are currently working to provide a global perspective in their classrooms, have a desire to immerse themselves in an international topic or region and be enthusiastic about sharing their experience with their students and colleagues. The applicant must be a K-12 grade teacher or staff member with significant student contact in a Mecklenburg, Iredell, Cabarrus, Lincoln, Gaston or Union County school (public or independent schools).

The 2020-2021 Council Scholar application must be emailed to cklopp@uncc.edu.

The Council Scholar Program not only gives the recipient visibility and recognition but also provides rewarding educational experiences. The 2020-2021 Council Scholars will receive the following:

A grant of up to $2500 for study abroad or international conference attendance (and other eligible professional development opportunities abroad)
Recognition at the 2021 World Citizen Award Dinner
Invitations to special Council programs and dinner receptions
Lifetime Council membership

The program designed to honor exemplary educators in addition to enhancing the scholar’s international educational experiences in order to further impact their classrooms, schools, and communities.

Past Council Scholars:

Email Address: cklopp@uncc.edu