Scholars for the Dream Travel Award
Forecasted
Scholars for the Dream Travel Award supports emerging scholars from underrepresented groups with travel to present research, theory, or pedagogy at CCCC's convention, encouraging scholarship in composition.
Funder: National Council of Teachers of English
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 per recipient; ten first-time presenter awards and up to ten returning presenter awards
Summary: Supports emerging scholars from historically underrepresented groups to present research, theory, or pedagogy at the CCCC Annual Convention.
Key Information: Convention proposal acceptance is required; continuation of the 2027 award cycle remains subject to approval.
Description
The Scholars for the Dream Travel Award is sponsored by the Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC), part of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). It encourages scholarship by historically underrepresented groups by supporting emerging scholars presenting at the CCCC Annual Convention. Alongside travel support, recipients receive a reception and opportunities to work with career mentors who are CCCC members.
The award emphasizes original research, significant pedagogical or theoretical contributions, and potential for larger, subsequent projects in rhetoric or composition studies. Presentations may address current issues, sharpen theoretical concepts, offer alternative viewpoints, explore research techniques, fill research gaps, or improve analytical instruments. Pedagogical work should connect creative classroom practices to theory and demonstrate potential for broader application.
