[Conference on College Composition and Communication](https://cccc.ncte.org)

November 15, 2026 (2027 Fellowship)

Two fellowships of $1,500 each to support attendance at the CCCC Annual Convention.

Supports faculty at tribal and Native American-serving colleges to attend the CCCC conference for professional development in language and literacy education.

No requirement to present at the conference to be eligible.

--- ## Description The Tribal College Faculty Fellowship provides financial support to faculty members currently working at tribally controlled colleges or Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions (NASNTIs) to attend the annual Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC). The fellowship aims to foster professional growth, networking, and engagement with a wide range of sessions on teaching practices, writing and literacy programs, language research, and more. By enabling attendance at CCCC, the fellowship advances opportunities for tribal and NASNTI faculty and helps CCCC fulfill its mission of advocating for language and literacy education. --- ## Due Dates - November 15, 2026: Application deadline for the 2027 Fellowship (annual deadline: November 15) _All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates._ --- ## Funding Amount - Two fellowships awarded annually. - Each fellowship provides $1,500 to support travel and participation at the CCCC Annual Convention. - If the convention is held online-only, awardees receive complimentary registration instead of travel funds. --- ## Eligibility - Open to faculty members currently employed at: - Tribally controlled colleges, or - Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions (NASNTIs) - Applicants do **not** need to be presenting at the CCCC Convention to qualify. --- ## Application Process - Submit an application letter on institutional letterhead, describing: - Your role as a teacher and what you teach at your institution - Your research interests - What you hope to gain from attending CCCC (e.g., how it could benefit your teaching or research) - Email your application letter to [cccc@ncte.org](mailto:cccc@ncte.org) - Selection is based on the overall quality of the application letter, as reviewed by a committee including members of the American Indian Caucus. --- ## Additional Information - The 2027 CCCC Annual Convention will be held April 14–17, 2027, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. - Previous years' fellows and more details can be found on the program website. - If the event transitions to a virtual format, travel funds will be replaced by complimentary registration. --- ## External Links - [CCCC Tribal College Faculty Fellowship Program Page](https://cccc.ncte.org/cccc/awards/tribalcollegefellow) - [CCCC Annual Convention Information](https://cccc.ncte.org/cccc/conv) - [CCCC Funding Opportunities](https://cccc.ncte.org/cccc/conv/funding/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |------------------------|-----------------------------------------------| | General inquiries | [cccc@ncte.org](mailto:cccc@ncte.org) | | Phone | 217-328-3870 or 877-369-6283 | | Mailing Address | 1111 W. Kenyon Road, Urbana, IL 61801-1096 |

Tribal College Faculty Fellowship

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