Christopher
& Banks Teacher Scholarship Program
This
scholarship program benefits not only undergraduate students currently
pursuing a Bachelor's degree in education, but also lends support to
teachers seeking continuing education.
http://www.scholarshipamerica.org/christopherandbanks.com.
Colonial
Williamsburg Teacher Institute
Oklahoma's
Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute program is designed
for fifth-grade social studies/history teachers and resource teachers,
such as librarians, who plan to teach U.S. history in their schools.
Fellowship recipients will receive all-expense paid trips to
Williamsburg, as well as $300 for classroom materials.
http://www.ofe.org/col/index.htm.
NAGC: Passow Classroom Teacher Scholarship
The National Association for Gifted Children annually awards the A.
Harry Passow Classroom Teacher Scholarship to teachers of grades K-12
who have shown excellence in teaching gifted students, the ability to
meet the needs of gifted students, and commitment to furthering the
development of their teaching skills. The scholarship is designed to
reimburse/defray the costs of continuing education for up to two
eligible teachers currently teaching gifted students in a variety of
educational settings ranging from a homogeneous or full-day special
class to a heterogeneous classroom. Maximum award: $2,000. Eligibility:
teachers K-12 who have been members of NAGC for at least one year.
Deadline: April 18, 2011.
http://www.nagc.org/index.aspx?id=1255
NEA Foundation: Learning & Leadership Grants
NEA Learning & Leadership Grants support public school teachers,
public education support professionals, and/or faculty and staff in
public institutions of higher education for one of two purposes. Grants
to individuals fund participation in high-quality professional
development experiences such as summer institutes or action research;
grants to groups fund collegial study, including study groups, action
research, lesson study, or mentoring experiences for faculty or staff
new to an assignment. Maximum award: $5,000. Eligibility: public school
teachers grades K–12; public school education support professionals; or
faculty and staff at public higher education institutions. Deadline:
February 1, 2011.
http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/Learning&Leadership_Guidelines.htm
NSTA:
New Science Teacher Academy
The NSTA New Science Teacher
Academy Foundation is a professional
development initiative created to promote quality science teaching,
enhance teacher confidence and classroom excellence, and improve teacher
content knowledge. Maximum award: program expenses. Eligibility: middle
or high school science teachers entering their second or third year of
teaching, working a schedule with 51 percent of their classes in
science. Applications for the 2011–2012 Academy will be available in the winter
of 2011.
http://www.nsta.org/academy
Sol Hirsch Education Fund Grants
Sol Hirsch Education Fund Grants are awarded annual to K-12 teachers to help improve the education of their students, school, and/or community in the science of meteorology. Grants are intended to allow teachers to purchase scientific materials or equipment, start or enhance meteorology or science education programs, or attend accredited courses, workshops, or conferences related to meteorology. The 2010 grant cycle has closed, but a new round of grants will be considered sometime in spring 2011 - keep an eye on the website!
http://www.nwas.org/grants/solhirsch.php?
Toyota: International Teacher Program
The Toyota International Teacher Program for Costa Rica Study will
send teachers to eastern Costa Rica from November 19 to December 3, 2011
to study the country's environmental and cultural preservation efforts.
Maximum award: a fully funded (transportation, lodging, meals, and all
program activities) ten-day trip to Costa Rica. Eligibility: U.S.
teachers grades 7-12 with at least three years of full-time teaching
experience. Deadline: May 4, 2011.
http://www.iie.org/en/Programs/Toyota-International-Teacher-Program
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