Australia, renowned for its world-class education system, diverse cultural experiences, and breathtaking landscapes, is one of the favorite destinations for international students. For those aspiring to study in Australia, achieving a high score on the TOEFL can be a crucial stepping stone. Accepted by over 13,000 universities in more than 160 countries, including 100% universities in the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia. The TOEFL is a widely recognized indicator of English proficiency. Beyond the academic and personal growth, another significant advantage lies in the numerous scholarship opportunities available specifically for TOEFL students.
In this article, we will explore the various scholarships offered to TOEFL students. These scholarships not only ease the financial burden of studying abroad, but also recognize and reward academic excellence and potential.
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TOEFL Grants
TOEFL English-language Researcher/Practitioner Grant Program
| Category |
Details |
| Purpose |
Enable practitioners to engage in ETS's efforts to promote English language learning and support education for English-language teachers worldwide through ETS's assessments and services. |
| Award Value |
Funding of US$5,000–$10,000, based on the scope of the research project, duration of the instructional period, frequency of test administrations, number of students tested, and amount of other performance data collected. |
TOEFL Grant for Doctoral Research in Language Assessment
| Category |
Details |
| Purpose |
Support the timely completion of doctoral research in foreign or second language assessment. |
| Award Value |
Up to $6,000 (payable in U.S. dollars only). Up to 10 awards each year (one award per student). |
TOEFL Committee of Examiners 2025 Research Program
| Category |
Details |
| Purpose |
Support research on topics related to the TOEFL iBT test, the TOEFL ITP Assessment Series, and the TOEFL Essentials test. |
| Award Value |
Studies involving the collection of new empirical data can be funded up to US$100,000, including institutional overhead (preferably not exceeding 15%). |
TOEFL Young Students Services (YSS) Research Grants
Young Students Series Research Program: Research Grants for Graduate Students
| Category |
Details |
| Purpose |
Encourage studies relating to the assessment of young language learners (those under 16). |
| Priority is given to research relevant to the TOEFL YSS assessments and foundational research promoting high-quality young language learner assessments. |
| Award Value |
Up to US $10,000. |
TOEFL Young Students Series Research Program: Research Grants
| Category |
Details |
| Purpose |
Encourage research concerning the assessment of young language learners (those under 16). |
| Research pertinent to the TOEFL YSS tests (the TOEFL Primary and TOEFL) is given priority. |
| Award Value |
Studies involving the collection of new empirical data can typically be funded up to US$50,000, including institutional overhead (preferably not exceeding 15%). |
TOEFL Awards (By Application)
Jacqueline Ross TOEFL Dissertation Award
| Category |
Details |
| Purpose |
To recognize doctoral dissertation research that significantly contributes to knowledge about second or foreign-language tests and testing, or the development and use of such tests. |
| Award Value |
$2,500 (U.S. dollars) |
| Additional Benefits |
Travel fees, round-trip economy flights, and three nights lodging at the Language Testing Research Colloquium (LTRC), where the award will be presented. |
TOEFL Awards (By Nomination)
Samuel J. Messick Memorial Lecture Award
| Category |
Details |
| Purpose |
To identify the keynoter for the Language Testing Research Colloquium (LTRC) and the International Language Testing Association (ILTA) combined annual meetings to give a keynote address. |
| Award Value |
$2,000 (U.S. dollars) |
| Additional Benefits |
Three nights' lodging at the ILTA/LTRC joint annual conference, round-trip economy flights, and other costs |
TOEFL New Scholar Award
| Category |
Details |
| Purpose |
To honor a recent graduate who has already made a significant contribution to the field of foreign- or second-language assessment through scholarship or other noteworthy professional activity. |
| Award Value |
$2,000 (payable in U.S. dollars only) |
| Additional Benefits |
A commemorative plaque |
TOEFL Award for International Participation at TESOL
| Category |
Details |
| Purpose |
To boost foreign attendance at the yearly International TESOL Convention and aid first-time presenters. |
| Award Value |
$2,500 (U.S. dollars) per recipient |
| Number of Grants |
Up to four grants may be awarded. |
| Additional Benefits |
Each recipient is awarded $2,500 to attend and present at TESOL. |
Scholarship opportunities are a blessing for students who want to undertake further studies in Australia. In this article, the grants for TOEFL students mentioned serve as financial help that covers the academic pursuits of the students. These awards can cut a major amount of the expenses linked to studying abroad, as research projects can be awarded up to $100,000, while doctoral research and presentation opportunities win grants of smaller amounts.
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