Undergraduate Scholarships

• What scholarships are available?

  • The Adelante scholarship is available for undergraduates seeking teacher certification in Bilingual Education OR ESL Education
    • Up to $7,400 for 2 semesters

• What are the qualifications?

  • Accepted into HBU Educator Prep Program
  • Declared intention to earn English as a Second Language (ESL) or Bilingual Education (BE) certification
  • Demonstrates a high degree of motivation to become a BE or ESL teacher
  • Demonstrates personal potential for successful BE or ESL teaching
  • For BE certification only: Proficient in Spanish

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

  • Tuition assistance for at least two semesters
  • Workshops to help you prepare for teacher certification exams
  • Eligible for reimbursement of certification exam fees*
  • Eligible for reimbursement of certification application fees**

• What can I do after the program?

  • Upon completing the Educator Prep Program 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
  • ESL certification makes beginning teacher more marketable in job search

• 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/ESL Certified?

  • 1. Earn Bachelor’s Degree
  • 2. Pass Texas Educator Initial Certification Examinations
  • 3. Pass Supplemental Certification Examinations in BE/ESL

*Bilingual Education: up to $260; ESL: $130. Fees set by TEA/ETS and are subject to change
**Currently $75.00; Fees set by TEA and are subject to change