Alternative Certification Program Scholarships

• What scholarships are available?

  • The Adelante Scholarship is available for postbaccalaureate students seeking teacher certification in bilingual education

• What are the qualifications?

  • Holds a bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent)
  • Accepted into HBU’s Alternative Certification Program
  • Declared intention to earn Bilingual Education certification
  • Demonstrates a high degree of motivation to become a Bilingual Education or ESL teacher
  • Demonstrates personal potential for successful BE or ESL teaching
  • Proficient in Spanish

• What opportunities will students have that they could not without the program?

  • 50% of tuition for six credit hours each semester for three semesters
  • Workshops to help you prepare for teacher certification exams
  • Eligible for reimbursement of certification exam fees*
  • Eligible for reimbursement of certification application fees**
  • Stipend for textbooks

• What can I do after the program?

  • Upon completing the coursework and passing certification examinations, you will be employable as a teacher in the state of Texas
  • Starting salary for teachers in the Houston area is $50,000 on average
  • Bilingual education teachers are highly recruited by districts
    • Houston-area school districts pay certified bilingual education teachers annual stipends of $3,000-$5,000

• How do I get started with the program?

  • Apply for the university: HBU application
  • Apply for the ADELANTE scholarship
  • Apply for admission to HBU Educator Preparation Program

• What do I need to do to become BE Certified?

  • 1. Complete 18-24 hours of graduate coursework
  • 2. Pass Texas Educator Initial Certification Examinations
  • 3. Pass Supplemental Certification Examinations in BE

*Bilingual Education: up to $390; Fees set by TEA and are subject to change
**Currently $75.00; Fees set by TEA and are subject to change