Look for Scholarships to Help With Graduate School. With the job market for recent college grads not overly promising (though it's much worse for those who don't hold a college degree!)
, many of you may be considering graduate school as an alternative to entering the "real world" during this rocky economic time. It's not a bad idea; getting an advanced degree is an excellent way to concentrate on a specific area in your field, and will certainly make you more marketable to employers. [Read about graduate-degree jobs with $100K salaries.] But before writing out another tuition check, make sure you have a solid financial plan and some ideas about financial aid.
If you don't, you might end up burdening yourself with double the amount of student loan debt that you already carry from your first four-plus years as an undergrad. Grad School Grants by Field. Scholarship Search Sites. Finance Your Education. Financial aid is a concern for students across the board, regardless of their goals or areas of interest.
For many, getting into a college or university of their choice was challenging, but paying for that education is where the real challenge lies. I'm a Teacher > Teacher Awards and Competitions. National Citizenship Education Teacher of the Year. Matt Maddox, a fifth-grade teacher at Columbus Elementary School in Edwardsville, Ill., has been named the 2013 winner at the elementary school level.
At the middle school level, Hunter Jones, an eighth-grade teacher at Will James Junior High School in Billings, Mont., was named the 2013 winner. Matthew Susin, a ninth-grade high school teacher at Eau Gallie High School in Melbourne, Fla., was named the 2013 winner. Teachers who promote civic responsibility, flag etiquette and patriotism are prime candidates for the award. If you know a teacher who plans field trips to city hall, organizes community volunteer projects or invites local veterans to speak in class, anything to help students develop a better understanding of democratic values and beliefs, this award is for them Step 1: In 350 words or less, describe why you feel your nominee is deserving of the award. Step 2: Complete the VFW Smart/Maher National Citizenship Education Teacher Award nomination form.
Education Grants for Teachers. ING Financial Services. Congratulations to Allison Butler, the 2013 First Place Winner.
She was presented with her award on October 2nd, and now she can put the $27,000 grant to work in the classroom. Previously, Aaron Vanderwerff and Eric Songer were presented with the 2013 Third and Second Place Awards respectively. “Art at the Speed of Light” combines the fundamentals of intermediate drawing and painting curriculum with the Bio Medical Allied Health Magnet students’ honors physics curriculum, creating an interdisciplinary pilot course. The program allows students innovative opportunities to explore and study physics phenomena through a visual arts lens. To date, the drawing and painting projects borrow from various photographic styles. Now accepting applications for the 2014 ING Unsung Heroes Awards Program. Scholarships. Scholarships. Awards & Grants. Horace Mann Teach It Forward. Horace Mann is rallying a movement to recognize our nation’s educators, and we’d love for you to join us!
Similar to the good deed campaign, “Pay It Forward,” we’ll be thanking those who “Teach It Forward" every day. Grants for Teachers. Great teachers are always looking for new ways to expand their instruction and engage their students.
Innovative teaching is important--but it can be expensive. Luckily, there are a wide variety of sources available for funding educational initiatives. Grants, fellowships and scholarships are available for teachers who want to help their students. These funds come from all sorts of sources, from the federal government to private companies and charities, and they focus on a wide range of topics. Teaching grants can fund professional development, classroom enrichment, school supplies, field trips and almost anything else that goes into bettering the quality of education. Museum Teacher Fellowship Program. July 17–21, 2016Applications due February 1, 2016Apply Now The Museum Teacher Fellowship Program seeks to train leaders in the field of Holocaust education.
The fellows are a national corps of skilled educators who assist the Museum’s efforts to promote quality Holocaust education that is rooted in accurate history and responsible pedagogy. The Museum’s teacher training programs ensure that learning how and why the Holocaust happened is an important component of education in America and strengthens students' critical thinking about their roles in society. About the Program Established in 1996, the Museum Teacher Fellowship Program has developed a national corps of skilled educators to help lead the Museum’s efforts to ensure quality Holocaust education in secondary schools. Each year, the Museum designates up to 20 educators—from grades 7 through 12 and community college faculty—as new Museum teacher fellows. Complete the online application by February 1, 2016. Impact. Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (TEA) The Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (TEA) brings outstanding secondary school teachers from around the globe to the United States to further develop expertise in their subject areas, enhance their teaching skills, and increase their knowledge about the United States.
The program also brings US secondary school teachers to the home schools of international alumni to collaboratively develop workshops and share best practices. International alumni are eligible to apply for small grants to implement self-designed projects that benefit their home schools and communities. TEA is a program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the US Department of State. Teachers: Graduate Scholarships, Education Grants, College Fellowships. How to Find Grants for Teachers in Graduate School. Teachers pursuing graduate degrees can find grants to help pay for their education through federal and private programs.
Learn about a few grant programs, including award amounts and eligibility standards. The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation. Funding. Cornell Graduate School. GRAPES Results Page.