Follow Your Dream to Study Abroad!
Join the ALLEX Scholarship Program
We, ALLEX Foundation, provide scholarships for Chinese, Japanese, and Korean students to attend graduate school in the United States.
Since 1988, more than 1,500 ALLEX teachers have earned their master’s or second bachelor's degree at one of the more than 230 universities that have participated in the ALLEX program.
Application for 2025 is Now Open!!
DEADLINE TO APPLY
The Japanese and Korean application deadline is extended to December 6, 2024.
ALLEX Foundation Scholarship Programs
Selected candidates will be awarded scholarships covering full tuition, and room and board to pursue graduate studies and teach their native language as instructors at American universities. Candidates will participate in the Teacher Training Institute summer program to learn and practice their teaching skills.
Choose From Our Two Programs:
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TEACHING ASSOCIATE PROGRAM (TAP, 2-Year Program)
The TAP Program might be right for you, if you:
ーwant to get a scholarship for tuition, room and board (food);
ー want to earn a master's degree within 2 years to advance your career;
ー want to earn a second bachelor's degree within 2 years to advance their career;
ー want to pursue a doctoral degree after completing your master’s program;
— want to pursue a master’s degree after completing a second bachelor’s program.
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TEACHING FELLOW PROGRAM (FP, 1-Year Program)
The FP Program might be a good fit for you, if you:
ー want to study abroad at an American university/graduate school and get a scholarship for tuition, room and board (food);
ー want to get experience in teaching your native language to native English speakers;
ー want to improve your English Skills;
—want to attend a university/graduate school in the U.S.;
ー want to earn a master's or doctoral degree in the future.
What is the Teacher Training Institute?
We welcome all candidates to apply to the ALLEX scholarship programs whether you have teaching experience or not. Once matched with one of our partner schools, candidates will join our Teacher Training Institute summer program. The training program allows candidates to learn pedagogical theories, practice teaching to actual American students, and improve their classroom management skills. Candidates will have the opportunity to learn from and work with a world-renowned professorial team, as well as to connect with other ALLEX students from East Asian countries.
Pedagogical Theory
You will be taught by professors and experts in the field of East Asian language pedagogy. The training program will equip you with the pedagogical theory knowledge and skills to teach your native language at an American university.
Practical Experience
The Teacher Training Institute offers first-hand experience interacting with American students and teaching at an American university. The experience you gain through this program will help you to start your journey in the U.S.
Friendship
Studying abroad can be lonely. You are choosing to depart from friends and family, but you will also meet other students who have the same interests and passions as you. You will be surprised how quickly you can build relationships with other students!
Note: The Summer Teacher Training Program was held at Washington University in St. Louis until 2020. Due to the pandemic, the program will be in hybrid format for the 2024/25 program year (online training for four weeks and two weeks in-person training at Cornell University). The location for the 2025/26 program will be announced in January 2025.
ALLEX Scholarship Success Stories
Over the years, ALLEX graduates have taken this opportunity to the next level and have advanced their career paths. These successful graduates share their inspiring stories and tips with you.
Megumi Watanabe
Lecturer in Japanese, Princeton University
Host University: Elmira College, New York
Program: Two-year degree-seeking Teaching Associate Program Degree: Masters of General Education
“Without the ALLEX program, I would not be teaching at Princeton!”
Kaidi Chen
Lecturer in Chinese, Columbia University
Host University: Allegheny College
Program: One-year non-degree Teaching Fellow Program
Language: Chinese
“ALLEX gave me the chance to start my career in the United States.”
Interested in the ALLEX Scholarship Program?
Here are the Steps to Apply.
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Step 1: Download Our Brochure
If you are interested in our program, please download our brochure.
The program brochure includes information on:
– The details of the program
– The criteria of an ideal candidate
– Requirements to apply
- Testimonials from ALLEX Foundation graduates (135 students)
– Frequently asked questions and answers. -
Step 2: Join Our Free Online Information Session
Join ALLEX for an online information session to learn more about the program, application requirements, and how it can change your life.
The ALLEX team will share details, discuss what to expect as an ALLEX participant, and provide insights into the application process.
The session is delivered in English, and expected to last for 60 minutes. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions.
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Step 3: Submit the Application by December 6, 2024
You may be asking yourself if the ALLEX Scholarship Program is really for you and if it really fits your career goals.
It is normal for you to feel uncertain about this kind of decision because studying abroadcan be a life changing event.
ALLEX’s team will be always be there for you. We will do our best to answer your questions and help with your concerns. Please contact Qi Wang at qi.wang@allex.org with questions about the program.
Application for 2025 Is Now Open!!
DEADLINE TO APPLY
December 6, 2024
JOIN #TEAMALLEX for 2025!
We look forward to meeting you !
