Program Description
Educators selected for this scholarship program will be equipped with proven methods, resources, and tools to engage students in team-based community problem solving.
Educators will learn how to design and teach real-world projects while implementing a 3-4 week learning experience for students to develop skills, knowledge, and confidence.
The cohort of Korda Global Scholars will be immersed in online training, coaching, and peer networking over a 6 month period.
Upon completion of the program, educators will earn a certificate.
HEAR ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE FROM COHORT 1
Join a Cohort of Educators Who Are Excited About Being:
Innovators
Education changemakers eager to try new methods for teaching and learning
Learning Driven
Creating and leading educational experiences through the lens of what’s being learned by every student
Whole Child Centered
Skilled and knowledgeable in supporting whole child development of every child
Collaboration Oriented
Open-minded, generative and communicative in working with others
Actively Curious
Humble while continuously seeking new learning, perspectives, understanding and feedback
Community Minded
Actively committed to increasing wellbeing and justice in society, locally and globally
Participants Must Commit to all Program Activities Including:
- Online Course (approximately 6 hours)
- Attend 6 Synchronous Cohort Sessions
- Small group coaching as needed
- Implementation of a 3-4 week project in your classroom with your students between March-May 2026
- Evidence of Implementation (photos, videos, planning tools, etc.)
- Pre & Post Surveys
Program Dates
APPLICATION TIMELINE
- Application Deadline: January 16, 2026
- Finalist Interviews: Ongoing
- Acceptances Sent: by week of January 26, 2026
PROGRAM DATES
- Orientation: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 9:30-11:00am EST
- Session 1: Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 9:30-11:00am EST
- Session 2: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 9:30-11:00am EST
- Session 3: Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 9:30-11:00am EST
- Session 4: Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 9:30-11:00am EST
- Project implementation: April 2026-May 2026
- Session 5: Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 9:30-11:00am EST
Eligibility
Participants must have a working knowledge of the English language as the materials and discussions will be in English.
Educators must have access to the internet and a device in order to participate. The internet and device must have the ability for teachers to:
- Participate in online sessions via video conferencing (e.g. Zoom)
- Take the Korda Institute’s online Foundations Course
- Take photos/videos of class project
If selected, Educators must have the ability to attend online synchronous sessions, which may be outside or during of the school day depending on their location.
You may apply individually or as a team.
JOIN a cohort-based community of global educators
EXPERIMENT with new methods
DESIGN real-world projects
ENGAGE your students
