The World Affairs Council of Charlotte (WACC) Announces the15^th Annual Council Scholar Awards: Outstanding Teachers in Mecklenburg, Union, Cabarrus, Gaston, Lincoln, and Iredell County Committed to International Education Encouraged to Apply.

Charlotte, N.C. – The World Affairs Council of Charlotte announces its annual Council Scholar Awards designed to reward outstanding teachers (K-12) in Mecklenburg County and surrounding areas who have demonstrated commitment and interest in international education. Funded by The Wachovia Foundation, CPI Security Systems, and the Federal Republic of Germany; the Council Scholar Program celebrates 15-years of supporting international education in the Charlotte area.  

Successful teachers will receive a grant up to $2500 for an approved program abroad or attendance at an international conference. One grant is specifically awarded to a teacher intending to go to Germany or Austria. In addition, the WACC awards grant recipients with lifetime Council membership, recognition at the World Citizen Award Dinner and invitations to special Council programs and receptions.

Eligible candidates must be full-time teachers or staff member in Mecklenburg, Union, Cabarrus, Gaston, Lincoln, and Iredell County schools (public or independent) with significant student contact in grades K-12. He or she needs to have a clear idea of their international education plan and the impact it will have in their classroom, school, and community. Preference will be given to teachers who will be the most significantly enhanced by their proposed travel abroad. Applicants from schools without large international programs will have special consideration as well.

To apply for the Council Scholar Program, please go to the World Affairs Council of Charlotte website at www.worldaffairscharlotte.org. For more information and clarification regarding the Council Scholar Awards please contact Jennifer Armentrout, Director of Education of the World Affairs Council of Charlotte or call 704-687-7758.

ABOUT WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF CHARLOTTE - The World Affairs Council of Charlotte is a non-profit, non-partisan organization supported by funding from individual and corporate member dues, foundations and contributions. By serving as a regional center for education and discussion of world affairs, WACC seeks to provide leadership for global thinking, believing that a broad perspective is necessary for effective competition in the global economy and for responsible citizenship in an increasingly interdependent political world.  Please contact our office at 704-687-7762 or e-mail info@worldaffairscharlotte.org for more information about the Council.

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