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69 Scholarships and Grants for Students, Teachers, and Institutions
http://www.educationmoney.com/students.html
A host of federal agencies (including the Department of Education, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Defense) provide research grants, scholarships, fellowships, internships, student exchanges, and study abroad programs to train in areas of national need. EducationMoney.com repackages information from the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance in an interesting manner.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

Aerospace Education Foundation
Educator Grants
http://www.afa.org/aef/default.asp?pm=e
Deadline : Nov. 15
Educator Grants provide up to $250 per academic year in support to elementary and secondary classrooms for aerospace education programs, opportunities, and activities when no support is currently available.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

African American Success Foundation
Lydia Donaldson Tutt-Jones Memorial Grant
http://blacksuccessfoundation.org/research.htm
Deadline: June 10
African American Success Foundation offers the Lydia Donaldson Tutt-Jones Memorial Grant to provide financial support to graduate students and professionals who conduct research activities to study African American success, particularly in the area of education. Funds are made available through the program to encourage students and professionals in colleges and universities throughout the United States to build upon the science of African American success by studying those attitudes and behaviors that cause people to attain academic success. Funded research can focus on early childhood education, student performance in the elementary, middle, or high school years, as well as the attitudes and behaviors that help individuals finish college and graduate school. The foundation is equally interested in parental behaviors that contribute to student success, as well as related home and community variables that promote excellence in educational performance. Research results and summary papers will be disseminated to the public through AASF's Web site, as well as by mail upon request.
The program will award one grant of $2,000 annually.
Visit the AASF Web site for complete program information and application procedures.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship
http://www.scied.science.doe.gov/scied/Einstein/about.htm
Deadline: February 1
Selected teachers spend up to a year in a congressional office or federal agency. During the fellowship period, fellows receive a stipend of $5,000 per month. Applicants must be a citizen of the U.S. at the time of their selection (May 1), have a minimum five years' full-time experience in a public or private elementary or secondary school, have a current teaching assignment with at least seventy-five percent of the classroom hours devoted to science, mathematics, and/or technology (applies to secondary school teachers only), and provide three recommendations (one of them from a school district official). Applications available online. For more information or to determine if the program is still being offered, contact: Wendy Beavis, Tel: (202) 586-7174; E-mail: wendy.beavis@science.doe.gov; or Peter Faletra, Tel: (202) 586-6549; E-mail: peter.faletra@science.doe.gov.
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Alpha Delta Kappan International Honorary Sorority for Women Educators
International Teacher Education Scholarship Program
http://www.alphadeltakappa.org/ITE.html
Applicants must be non-U.S. citizens living outside of the United States and must maintain that residency status from the time of application to the awarding of the scholarship. For more information, look for the scholarships link in the table of contents on the left side of the web page.
Also listed under Grants for Individuals--International Travel and Study Abroad.
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All USA College Team, see USA Today All-USA Academic and Teacher Teams

American Association of School Administrators
Educational Administration Graduate Student Scholarships
http://www.aasa.org/content.aspx?id=3402
AASA’s Educational Administration Scholarships were created in 1949 to provide incentive, honor and financial assistance to outstanding graduate students in school administration who intend to make the school superintendency a career. The scholarships in the amount of $2,500 each for outstanding graduate students are named for each of AASA's seven former executive directors. Recipients are honored at AASA's National Conference on Education and a $500 travel allowance is provided.
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American Education Research Association (AERA)
AERA-AIR (A2) Fellows Program
http://www.aera.net/fellowships/?id=698
Application deadline : December 15
In collaboration with The American Institutes for Research (AIR), the AERA-AIR (A2) Fellows Program aims to build the talent pool of high skilled education researchers experienced in large scale studies in a major research organization. A2 fellows will receive mentoring from a diverse group of highly recognized researchers and practitioners in a variety of substantive areas in education. Fellows will hone their skills in all aspects of the research process from proposal development through writing and presentations. Up to three fellows are selected annually for a two year, rotational position at AIR in Washington, DC.
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American Education Research Association (AERA)
AERA-ETS Fellowship Program in Measurement
http://www.aera.net/fellowships/?id=702
The application deadline : December 15
In a joint initiative with Educational Testing Service (ETS), AERA offers the AERA-ETS Fellowship Program in Measurement. This fellowship is designed to provide learning opportunities and practical experience to recent doctoral degree recipients and to early career research scientists in areas such as educational measurement, assessment design, psychometrics, statistical analyses, large-scale evaluations, and other studies directed toward explaining student progress and achievement. Up to two fellows will be selected for this rotational research position at ETS’s facilities in Princeton, NJ.
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American Education Research Association (AERA)
Dissertation Grants
http://www.aera.net/grantsprogram/res_training/diss_grants/DGindex.html
Deadlines: March 6
The AERA Grants Program offers Dissertation Grants for advanced doctoral students (at the dissertation writing stage) who conduct studies of education policy or practice using quantiative methods. The dissertation research must include the analysis of data from at least one of the large-scale, national or international data sets supported by NCES or NSF. Applications will be reviewed twice a year, and approximately 10 Dissertation Grants will be awarded annually.
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American Education Research Association (AERA)
Grants Program
http://www.aera.net/grantsprogram
The American Educational Research Association (AERA) is pleased to announce the AERA Grants Program, which provides small grants, fellowships, and training for researchers who conduct studies of education policy and practice using quantitative methods and including the analysis of data from the large-scale data sets sponsored by National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). Since its start in 1990, the AERA Grants Program has supported, trained, and encouraged researchers from a variety of disciplines to conduct education policy- and practice-related research using quantitative methods with data from the rich, often longitudinal, data sets sponsored by NSF and NCES. To date the program has awarded over 250 Small Grants ($10,000-$35,000 each) and trained over 350 researchers through the annual training institutes.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

American Education Research Association (AERA)
Minority Fellowships in Education Research
http://www.aera.net/fellowships/?id=88
Application deadline: December 15
In 1991, the Council of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) established the AERA Minority Fellowship Program in order to improve the quality and diversity of university faculty and to encourage outstanding minority doctorates to pursue careers in education research. This program offers doctoral fellowships to enhance the competitiveness of outstanding minority scholars for academic appointments at major research universities by supporting their conducting education research and by providing mentoring and guidance toward completion of their doctoral studies.
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American Education Research Association (AERA)
Research Grants
http://www.aera.net/grantsprogram/res_training/res_grants/RGindex.html
The AERA Grants Program offers Research Grants for doctoral-level researchers who conduct studies of education policy or practice using quantitative methods. Studies must include the analysis of data from at least one of the large-scale, national or international data sets supported by NCES or NSF. Applications will be reviewed twice a year, and approximately 8 Research Grants will be awarded annually.
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American Education Services
Federal Teacher Loan Forgiveness
http://www.aessuccess.org/manage/cant_make_payment/federal_loan_forgiveness.shtml
The Federal Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program is intended to encourage individuals to enter and continue in the teaching profession. Under this program, individuals who teach full-time for five consecutive complete academic years in certain elementary and secondary schools that serve low-income families and meet other qualifications may be eligible for forgiveness of up to $5,000, and in some cases up to $17,500, in principal and interest of their Direct Loan and/or Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) loans and certain consolidation loans.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

American Federation of Teachers (AFT)
Loan Forgiveness Programs
http://www.aft.org/tools4teachers/loan-forgiveness.htm
Find out if you are eligible for loan forgiveness of our student loans through the federal government or your state.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

American Federation of Teachers (AFT)
Michigan Scholarships
http://aftmichigan.org/members/scholarships.html
Offer three scholarships:
(1) AFT Michigan Rollie Hopgood Future Teacher Scholarship
This scholarship is named in honor of the late state federation president Rollie Hopgood, to continue his goal of promoting and enhancing the teaching profession. The scholarship fund provides two types of scholarships - one to graduates, one male and one female, of a high school represented by an AFT Michigan local who are going to attend college or university with the goal of becoming a teacher; and a second to a PSRP member of AFT Michigan who is pursuing a teaching career. Applications for the $1,000 scholarships are available in the spring and are awarded in time for the beginning of the fall term.
(2) AFT Robert G. Porter Scholars Program
There are two scholarship programs available one for AFT members and one for AFT member dependents.
AFT Members - this is a one-time $1,000 grant. To be eligible you must be an AFT member in good standing for at least one year and be pursuing courses in labor relations or courses in your field of work. No full-time or part-time AFT staff, state or local, may apply.
AFT Member Dependents - this is a four-year $8,000 postsecondary scholarship. To be eligible you must be an AFT member's dependent, a graduating high school senior, pursuing a careen in labor, education, health care or government service.
(3) Union Plus Scholarship Program
The Union Plus Scholarship Program is sponsored by the Union Plus Education Foundation and is open to students attending or planning to attend a four-year college or university, a community college or a technical college or trade school. The program is open to members, spouses and dependent children of AFT members. The amount of the award ranges form $500 to $4,000 and is a one-time cash award sent to individual winners for undergraduate study beginning in the fall of the same year. Winners are chosen based on academic achievement and potential, character, leadership, social awareness, career goals and financial need.
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American Federation of Teachers (AFT)
Teacher Grants and Awards
http://www.aft.org/tools4teachers/funding/grants.htm
Funding opportunities are sorted into the following categories: General; English, Reading or Language Arts; Fine Arts; Math; School Libraries and Media Centers; School Counselors; Science; Social Studies; Special Education; and Technology.
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American Philological Association
David D. and Rosemary H. Coffin Fellowship for Travel in Classical Lands
http://www.apaclassics.org/education/coffin.html
Application deadline : February 2
The Fellowship is intended to recognize secondary-school teachers of Greek or Latin who are as dedicated to their students as the Coffins themselves by giving them the opportunity to enrich their teaching and their lives through direct acquaintance with the classical world. It will support study in classical lands (not limited to Greece and Italy); the recipient may use it to attend an educational program in (e.g. American Academy, American School) or to undertake an individual plan of study or research. It may be used either for summer study or during a sabbatical leave, and it may be used to supplement other awards or prizes.
Candidates for the Fellowship must have been teaching Latin or Ancient Greek at the secondary level (grades 9-12) in North America as a significant part of their academic responsibilities for three years out of the five prior to the award. Membership in the APA is not a requirement for application, although it is expected that applicants will have demonstrated an active interest in the profession and in their own professional development. Selection will be made on the basis of written applications by the Coffin Fellowship Committee. The amount of the award for 2009 will be $3,000 (an increase of $500 from 2008). Recipients of the award will be expected to file a written report on their use of the Fellowship, which the Association may include in one of its publications.
Also listed under Grants for Individuals : Area Studies
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Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE)/Lumina Foundation Fellowship Program
http://www.ashe.ws/page.asp?page=370
http://www.ashe.ws/ASHELuminaFellowship.html
Deadline : May 10
The Lumina Foundation is interested in enhancing access to postsecondary education, increasing opportunities for better student retention and attainment, and improving programs for nontraditional students. More specifically, the Lumina Foundation wishes (1) to stimulate research on topics related to financial aid, student retention and success, and adult learning and learners; (2) to improve the higher education research community's involvement in research on these topics; and (3) to inform improvement of institutional, state, and federal polices and programs that promote and support access and retention. To that end, Lumina Foundation has provided ASHE with funding for fellowships in the amount of $14,000 to support dissertation research on the broad topics of financial aid, student retention and success, and adult learners and learning. The fellowships will support up to one year of activity that will be conducted through the students’ home universities and can be used to support costs of supplying data, dissemination of project results, travel, tuition, and salary for the fellows.
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BrainTrack Teaching Scholarship
http://www.braintrack.com/colleges-by-career/secondary-school-teachers#scholarship
BrainTrack offers a scholarship for teaching students that are planning to teach any grade between kindergarten and 12th grade. The scholarship gives a winning ($1000) and runnerup ($500) award every semester to students currently in a teaching degree program. Applicants are asked to provide essays on their experiences as a teaching student. Submission deadlines are November 1st and March 1st. For more information, contact David Siegel at dsiegel@braintrack.com
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C-Span Teacher Fellowship Program
http://www.c-spanclassroom.org/Fellowship_About.aspx
Deadline : February 15
Each summer the C-SPAN Fellowship program brings three teacher fellows to its company headquarters in Washington, D.C. Chosen fellows have come with as few as two years or as many as 30 years of teaching experience. They have come from all across the country, and they have taught a variety of subjects and grade levels at private schools and public schools. The Fellowship is valued at $6,500, which includes a $3,500 stipend.
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Cancellation/Deferment Options for Teachers
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/teachercancel.jsp?tab=repaying
If you're a teacher serving in a low-income or subject-matter shortage area, it might be possible for you to cancel or defer your student loans.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

Charlotte High Schools
Marian Raths Kinzie Expendable Scholarship
http://scholendow.ais.msu.edu/student/ScholDetail.asp?Schol_ID=2378
Recipients shall be selected on the basis of graduating from high schools in either, Eaton Rapids, MI or Charlotte, MI, and who have the desire to go into teaching.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

Coleman A. Young Foundation
http://www.cayf.org/
Coleman A. Young Scholars Program sponsors 4 year, renewable scholarships with a total value of $16,000, payable in annual $4,000 increments. Program focuses on assisting Detroit minority youth.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)
http://www.ed.gov/programs/camp/index.html
Deadline: April 5
The purpose of the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) is to provide the academic and financial support necessary to help migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their children successfully complete their first year of college. CAMP assists students who are migratory or seasonal farmworkers (or children of such workers) enrolled in their first year of undergraduate studies at an institution of higher education. The funding supports completion of the first year of studies. Competitive five-year grants for CAMP projects are made to institutions of higher education or to other nonprofit private agencies that cooperate with such institutions. CAMP grantees are funded to serve about 2,400 annually. It is estimated that 14 awards ranging from $150,000 to $425,000 will be made for project periods of up to 60 months.
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e-Scholar
http://www.studentjobs.gov/e-scholar.asp
Provides information about hundreds of federally-funded education scholarships, fellowships, grants, internships, and cooperative programs valued at more than $400 million. The site contains information for both students - from high school students through doctoral students - and career professionals.
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Early Childhood Educator Professional Development Program
http://www.ed.gov/programs/eceducator/index.html
The program purpose is to enhance the school readiness of young children, particularly disadvantaged young children. In an attempt to prevent young children from encountering reading difficulties once they enter school, the program seeks to improve the knowledge and skills of early childhood educators who work in communities that have high concentrations of children living in poverty. In particular, projects must utilize evidence-based practice focused on early reading and cognitive development for both the professional development activities and early childhood curricula.
Furthermore, the program authorizes project partnerships to include an entity with demonstrated experience in providing training to educators in early childhood education programs concerning identifying and preventing behavior problems or working with children identified as or suspected to be victims of abuse. Allowable activities include, among others, professional development to familiarize early childhood educators with the application of recent research on child language and literary development and professional development on working with children who have special needs, such as those who are limited English proficient.
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Earthwatch Institute Education Fellowships
http://www.earthwatch.org/aboutus/education/edopp/edfelfund
Get out of the classroom and head into the field to learn about cutting edge research and conservation efforts, to develop professional skills, and to make a difference for our shared environment. Bring the world back into your classroom and to your students as you’ve never done before with an Earthwatch Expedition. All current, in-service K-12 classroom educators in the United States are eligible to apply. K-12 classroom educators are also eligible to apply for our Live From the Field program, which enables you to communicate with students live from the research site during the your expedition. If you’re interested in being a Live From the Field Fellow, simply check the appropriate box on your Fellowship application! Earthwatch’s Education Fellowships are national in scope, and supported by a wide range of generous businesses, foundations, and individuals. If you want to learn more about funders in your area, browse our list of local funders and programs.
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Earthwatch Institute Student Challenge Awards Program
http://www.earthwatch.org/aboutus/education/studentopp/scap/
The Student Challenge Awards Program (SCAP) offers gifted students ages 16-18 an opportunity to spend two to three summer weeks at a scientific field research station. SCAP excites students' imaginations, expands their potential, and stimulates their curiosity about science and technology. SCAP is a competitive fellowship program for students who excel in the arts and humanities, and has been rewarding creative thinkers and risk takers for more than 15 years. SCAP exposes students to the latest scientific technology and innovative methods, and seeks to place them at research stations engaged in a wide range of projects. SCAP also supports the research and educational efforts of leading scientists by providing grants and the opportunity to mentor talented students. SCAP is funded by the Durfee Foundation and implemented by Earthwatch.
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Earthwatch Institute Student Fellowships
http://www.earthwatch.org/aboutus/education/studentopp/stufel/
Earthwatch Student Fellows get to go—for free!--on one of more than ninety Earthwatch expeditions around the world to work with top scientists and other students in the field. While there, you’ll learn how to do field research and help find answers to the most challenging environmental issues of our time—and you’ll be making a difference for endangered animals and their habitats. You’ll get to use some of the latest technology (like GPS and radio-transmitters for tracking animals), learn about cutting edge research areas (like climate change), and work in places most people never get to see (like an Icelandic glacier or a Costa Rican volcano). Students aged 16 or older who attend school in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and the greater Dallas area of Texas are eligible to apply for Earthwatch Student Fellowships.*
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Eaton Rapids High Schools
Marian Raths Kinzie Expendable Scholarship
http://scholendow.ais.msu.edu/student/ScholDetail.asp?Schol_ID=2378
Recipients shall be selected on the basis of graduating from high schools in either, Eaton Rapids, MI or Charlotte, MI, and who have the desire to go into teaching.
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Education RFPs Posted by the Foundation Center PND Digest
http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_education.jhtml
Each RFP listing provides a brief overview of a current funding opportunity offered by a foundation or other grantmaking organization. Interested applicants should read the full RFP at the grantmaker's Web site or contact the grantmaker directly for complete program guidelines and eligibility requirements before submitting a proposal to that grantmaker.
Also listed under Grants for Nonprofits -- Education.
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Edwyna Wheadon Postgraduate Training Scholarship Fund
http://www.ncte.org/second/awards/wheadon
Edwyna Wheadon Postgraduate Training Scholarship funds will provide funding for professional development experiences for English/Language Arts teachers in public educational institutions. The purpose of the scholarship is to support postgraduate training to enhance teaching skills and/or career development in teaching.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

Eleanor Roosevelt Fund for Women and Girls
http://www.aauw.org/education/fga/awards/index.cfm
Eleanor Roosevelt Teacher Fellowships are awarded to women public school teachers as individuals or as lead members of teams who develop new teaching strategies and curriculum materials to improve educational opportunities for all children. A range of program options allows flexible funding opportunities. Courtesy of the American Association of University Women.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

ESchoolNews Funding Page
http://www.eschoolnews.com/funding/
Current opportunities include :
(1) 2009 ASCD Outstanding Young Educator Award (OYEA)
(2) 2008 Heartspring Award for Innovation and Creativity in Special Education
(3) Teaching Ambassador Fellowship
(4) Improving Students' Understanding of Geometry Grants for Grades K-8 Teachers
(5) Eleanor Roosevelt Fund Award
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Federal Perkins Loan Forgiveness Program
http://www.studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/cancelperk.jsp
You qualify for cancellation (discharge) of up to 100 percent of a Federal Perkins Loan if you have served full time in a public or nonprofit elementary or secondary school system as a
(1) teacher in a school serving students from low-income families; or (2) special-education teacher, including teachers of infants, toddlers, children, or youth with disabilities; or (3) teacher in the fields of mathematics, science, foreign languages, or bilingual education, or in any other field of expertise determined by a state education agency to have a shortage of qualified teachers in that state.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

Federal Stafford Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program
http://www.studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/cancelstaff.jsp
To qualify for up to $5,000 loan forgiveness under this program you must not have had an outstanding balance on a FFEL or Direct Loan program loan as of October 1, 1998. To qualify for the increased amount of loan forgiveness up to $17,500 available for certain mathematics, science, and special education teachers, you must not have had an outstanding balance on a FFEL or Direct Loan program loan as of October 1, 1998, or on the date that you obtained a FFEL or Direct Loan program loan after October 1, 1998.
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Fund for Teachers
http://www.fundforteachers.org/
Fund for Teachers enriches the personal and professional growth of teachers by recognizing and supporting them as they identify and pursue opportunities around the globe that will have the greatest impact on their practice, the academic lives of their students and on their school communities. Click on the map to determine if teachers from your home state can participate. To date, Michigan teachers are not eligible.
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Grant Wrangler
http://www.grantwrangler.com/
Compiles funding opportunities for K-12 school and teacher grants.
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Grants.gov : Current Federal Funding Opportunities
http://www.grants.gov/search/category.do
Note: Select education as funding activity category.
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High School Equivalency Program
http://www.ed.gov/programs/hep/index.html
The High School Equivalency Program (HEP) helps migratory and seasonal farmworkers (or children of such workers) who are 16 years of age or older and not currently enrolled in school to obtain the equivalent of a high school diploma and subsequently to gain employment or begin postsecondary education or training. Competitive, five-year grants for HEP projects are made to institutions of higher education or other nonprofit private agencies that cooperate with such institutions. The program serves more than 8,000 students annually.
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ING Unsung Heroes
http://www.ing-usa.com/us/aboutING/CorporateCitizenship/Education/INGUnsungHeroes/001137.html
Awards are given to K-12 educators pioneering new teaching methods and techniques that improve learning based on innovative methods, creativity, and ability to positively influence students. Each year, 100 finalists are selected to receive a $2,000 award, payable to both the winning teacher and his or her school. At least one award is granted in each of the 50 states, provided at least one qualified application was received from each state.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

Inspiration Software Inc.
Inspired Scholarships for Visual Learning Program
http://www.inspiration.com/scholarship.html
Inspiration Software, Inc. sponsors the annual Inspired Scholarships for Visual Learning Program. The program recognizes educators and students who are creatively using visual learning in the classroom. Scholarship recipients receive cash and technology awards to support professional development or new technology for their classrooms. Applications for the 2008-2009 scholarship program will be available online by November 2008. They will be accepted until February 27, 2009, and winners will be announced by April 2009.
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International Reading Association
Awards and Grants
http://www.reading.org/association/awards/index.html
Nearly 40 awards and grants are available to honor educators, authors, and others involved in reading and literacy. Past recipients, guidelines, and application forms can be found on the individual award or grant page.
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International Technology Education Association
FTE Scholarship
Undergraduate Major in Technology Education
http://www.iteaconnect.org/Awards/scholarshipundergrad.htm
The Foundation for Technology Education announces the availability of a $1,000 scholarship for an undergraduate student majoring in technology education teacher preparation. The award is based upon interest in teaching, academic ability and faculty recommendations.
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International Technology Education Association
Greer/FTE Grant
http://www.iteaconnect.org/Awards/grantgreer.htm
Deadline: December 1
The Foundation for Technology Education announces the $1,000 Greer/FTE Grant made available through the generosity of Dr. Wm. David Greer, Jr., DTE. Its purpose is to encourage professional development participation of classroom teachers and supervisors in Technology Education. The successful applicant will receive a check in the amount of $1,000 to offset the expenses of attending an International Technology Education Conference.
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International Technology Education Association
Hearlihy/FTE Grant
http://www.iteaconnect.org/Awards/granthearlihy.htm
In association with the Foundation for Technology Education, the International Technology Education Association announces the $2,000 Hearlihy/FTE Grant for a technology teacher at any grade level (K-12). Its purpose is to recognize and encourage the integration of a quality technology education program within the school curriculum.
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James Madison Memorial Foundation Fellowships
http://www.jamesmadison.com
Through a national competition, the Foundation offers James Madison Fellowships to a select group of individuals desiring to become outstanding teachers of the American Constitution.
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Jordan Fundamentals Education Grants for Teachers
http://www.jordanfundamentals.com
http://www.nikebiz.com/responsibility/community_programs/jordan_fundamentals.html
Created by basketball star Michael Jordan and funded by the Jordan brand, a division of Nike, Inc., the Jordan Fundamentals Grants are awarded to public school teachers or paraprofessionals in grades 1-12 who demonstrate instructional creativity and exemplify high learning expectations for economically disadvantaged students. To qualify, at least 50 percent of a school's student population must be eligible for the free or reduced school lunch program. Applicants must develop an original lesson plan or thematic unit. Unique teaching methods and projects are encouraged. Grants (ranging up to $2,500) may be used to fund resource materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, or other costs related to field trips. Complete guidelines and applications may be downloaded at the Nike Web site. For more information, contact: Jordan Fundamentals Grant Program, Scholarship Management Services, CSFA, 1505 Riverview Road, P.O.Box 297, St. Peter, MN 56082; Tel: (507) 931-1682; E-mail: jordanfundamentals@csfa.org.
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Kids In Need Teacher Grants
http://www.kidsinneed.net/grants/index.php
Kids In Need Teacher Grants provide certified K-12 educators with funding to help them realize their dreams of providing innovative learning opportunities for their students. The SHOPA Foundation for Educational Excellence helps to engage students in the learning process by supporting our most creative and important educational resource—our nation's teachers.
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Knowles Science Teaching Foundation (KSTF)
http://www.kstf.org
Deadline : January 14, 2009
KSTF was established to enhance the quality of high school science and mathematics teaching. KSTF offers Teaching Fellowships to young men and women who have degrees in science and want to teach high school physics, chemistry or mathematics. The Fellowship provides both financial and professional support for up to five years, including tuition assistance and a stipend while Fellows participate in a recognized teacher credential program.
Knowles Research Fellowships are also available to support outstanding scholars from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds whose work contributes to science and mathematics educational research, practice, and policy. In particular, KSTF seeks to support scholarship related to issues in the recruitment, preparation, induction, mentoring and retention of science and mathematics teachers in United States high schools.
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Leopold Schepp Foundation Scholarship
http://www.scheppfoundation.org/
This $8,500 award is for education undergrad or grad majors who have been accepted into the freshmean class of an accredited, general study college/university; send self-addressed, stamped envelope with application request. Leopold Schepp Foundation Scholarship, 551 5th Avenue, Suite 3000, New York, NY 10176. Deadline: application forms are available between June and November.
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Mann Educator Scholarship Program (Horace)
https://www.horacemann.com/edscholarship/
The Horace Mann Scholarship programs have awarded more than $600,000 since 1992. We offer college scholarships to educators and scholarships to school employees' children.
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Matthew Lesko's Education and Training Help
http://www.lesko.com/help/EducationandTrainingHelp.htm
Money, information and services to go to college or train for a better job ...
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MEEMIC Foundation
Mini-Grants
http://www.meemic.com/comfndappCKR.htm
The deadline is April 30, 2009. Winners will be notified April 30, 2009.
This grant program is only for Michigan teachers. Winning program proposals are for classroom programs that show creativity from the teacher and can be easily replicated for future use. Grants awards are for up to $2,500. The grant application must be completed online at the MEEMIC website.
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Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation
http://www.mgaef.org/
K-12 educators can apply for a grant of up to 1,000 dollars to be used towards innovative environmental education. Projects should support curricula that empower and encourage students to become involved in solving environmental and social problems as informed decision makers through an emphasis on the application of basic ecological principles.
Also listed under Grants for Individuals : Environment
(Last checked 09/14/09)

MetLife Foundation
Ambassadors in Education Award
http://www.ncl.org/metlife/index.html
Deadline : Feb. 18
The MetLife Foundation Ambassadors In Education Award recognizes outstanding educators in major metropolitan public school systems, including Detroit. The award honors middle school, junior high, and high school educators who are making an impact beyond their schools for the betterment of the entire community. Every other year, this award honors principals. It is a project of National Civic League and sponsored by MetLife Foundation. Community members, parents, business leaders, school administrators and teachers are encouraged to nominate teachers for this award which includes a $5,000 grant to the winners' school. For further information contact NCL at kristins@ncl.org or 303-571-4343.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

Michigan Association of School Personnel Administrators
Minority Teacher Education Scholarship Program
http://www.maspa.org/Scholarship%20Award%20Form.pdf
High school seniors who are members of a minority ethnic group and who plan to pursue an education degree may apply for consideration of this scholarship award. This is a $500 initial award that can be renewed for three additional years. Applicants are selected solely on high school academic achievement, ACT/SAT scores, a personal essay, and letters of recommendation.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

Michigan Education Association
Scholarship
http://www.mea.org/awards/meascholarship.html
Deadline : Feb. 12
The general criteria for awarding the scholarship includes: academic achievement, extra-curricular activities, and school and community service. All other criteria being equal, first consideration will be given to children of MEA members and students from lower income households.
Also listed under Grants for Individuals : Undergraduates
(Last checked 09/14/09)

Michigan Science Teachers Association (MSTA)
Mini-Grants
http://www.msta-mich.org/index.php/staticpage/index/opportunities/minigrants.html
Grant deadline is May 2, 2009
Up to four $1000 mini-grants are available for its current members. Award winners are required to write a narrative of their project to be published in the MSTA Newsletter or Journal. Notification by September 2009. Projects must be completed by June 5, 2010. Grant funds released upon demonstration of expenses. A final report must be submitted that includes evaluation of outcomes. Mail completed applications to: Mr. Thomas P. Waclawski, 5975 Donna Court, Traverse City, MI 49684; Phone: (231) 943-4804; Email: thomas_waclawski@msta-mich.org
(Last checked 09/14/09)

Michigan State University
College of Education
Financial Support for Graduate Students
http://www.educ.msu.edu/students/graduate/financialsupport.htm
The main portal for information about
(1) Graduate Fellowships (includes application form & instructions)
(2) Graduate Scholarships
(3) Graduate Assistantships & Internships
(4) Graduate School Funding
(5) Support for Minority Graduate Students
(Last checked 09/14/09)

Michigan State University
College of Education
Graduate Scholarships
http://www.educ.msu.edu/students/graduate/scholarships.htm
More than 40 scholarships are available for currently enrolled students who show promise of making significant contributions to particular areas of education. Applications are available each December. Most of the endowed scholarships are reserved for continuing graduate students. The competition is announced widely across the college. Scholarships opportunities include:
(1) The Marianne Amarel Fellowship for the Scholarship of Teaching - Recipients must be doctoral students from across the College of Education interested in a scholarship of teaching, at the K-12 level or in higher education. The fellowship is intended to help the awardee establish a line of inquiry concerning the scholarship of teaching and learning in a particular subject matter. The awardee can choose to study his/her own teaching or that of other teachers and their students. The fellowship is renewable for up to three years, and provides the grantee with a 50% research assistantship and $1500 in support for travel and research expenses. The awardee is expected to be an active participant in activities sponsored by the Center for the Scholarship of teaching, including pedagogical seminars for university faculty and staff, and the visiting speaker series.
(2) The Anderson-Schwille Endowed Fellowship in International Education - Preference in awarding this scholarship will be to a non-U.S. citizen/international student in a College of Education graduate program at MSU (student visa or permanent U.S. resident). Recipients shall be selected on the basis of academic performance and potential (including, but not limited to, the willingness to work with persons from diverse ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds). Among applicants who are similar in terms of academic performance and potential, financial need is to be used as the determining factor.
(3) The Sheldon Cherney Endowed Scholarship in Graduate Studies in Education Overseas - Recipients shall be admitted students in the College of Education at the Ph.D. level. Preference will be given to: 1st preference: for students who have completed a master’s program associated with the Graduate Studies in Education Overseas program and 2nd preference: for students enrolled in the Higher, Adult and Lifelong Education program with an interest in international education.
(4) Cotterman Family Endowment for Education - Recipients of the award shall be candidates for the doctoral degree in the College of Education whose research has practical application and advances the awareness and prestige of MSU and the College of Education.
(5) College of Education Alumni Scholarship - For talented students planning a career in education. Minimum GPA of 3.0 required/for students in education.
(6) College of Education Alumni Fellowship - For graduate students in education.
(7) Clifford E. Erickson Memorial Scholarship - For graduate students in education, or an outstanding teacher, administrator, or educator.
(8) David S. Evans Memorial Scholarship - for a graduate student in the College of Education.
(9) Hinman Graduate Scholarship - For graduate students in education who are Michigan residents.
(10) Janice Marston Memorial Scholarship - For demonstrably needy and worthy graduate students re-entering the College of Education to complete their education.
(11) Donald H. Nickerson Scholarship in Cultural Diversity and Minority Concerns - For American ethnic minority graduate students in education. Preference will be given to candidates studying to improve teaching and learning of diverse learners and underserved populations in the United States.
Scholarships Restricted to Specific Departments :br> Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education:
(1) Robert Craig Scholarship - For doctoral students in the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education:
Educational Administration :
(1) Ann Marie Bolger Memorial Scholarship in Student Affairs - Students are eligible to apply upon acceptance to student affairs MA program. Applicants must submit a vita that provides evidence of contribution to peer learning, such as service as a mentor, peer advisor or educator, student government leader, resident advisor, etc. Applicants must also submit an essay demonstrating evidence of commitment to the profession of student affairs. This evidence can be demonstrated by clear professional goals, participation in regional or national meetings or conferences, etc.
(2) Clyde M. Campbell Endowed Scholarship - For graduate students in the Department of Educational Administration. Specific criteria available in the Department office.
(3) Education Leadership Graduate Fellowship - For recruiting (first year) outstanding doctoral students intending to pursue full-time doctoral studies in either Higher Education or K-12 Administration.
(4) Richard L. Featherstone Scholarship - For doctoral students in the Department of Educational Administration who have completed a minimum of 20 credits. Examination of detailed criteria and application procedures available in the Department office is essential.
(5)Keith Goldhammer Endowed Scholarship in Educational Administration - For doctoral students in educational administration who are completing his/her residency year, and who has a minimum graduate grade point average of 3.75. Additional detailed and specific criteria are available in the Department office.
(6) The Casmer F. Heilman Endowed Fellowship - For graduate students at either the M.A. or Ph.D. level in the Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education program whose primary focus is on work-based or work-related learning. Applicants should prepare a two to three page written statement about the focus of their work or interests and submit two letters of recommendation from persons familiar with their work.
(7) The Higher, Adult and Lifelong Education Scholarship - Comprised of six scholarships which were previously awarded separately (the Julius E. Barbour Scholarship, the Arthur R. and Pearl Butler Scholarship, the Russell Kleis Memorial Scholarship, the Ernest & Aurora Melby Scholarship, the Archibald Shaw Memorial Scholarship, and the Don O. Tatroe Memorial Scholarship), this is awarded to an (entering) doctoral student in the Higher, Adult and Lifelong Education program.
(8) Walter F. and Mary Jane Johnson Dissertation Research Scholarship - For doctoral students in Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education who have prepared the strongest dissertation proposals.
(9) Margaret F. Lorimer Endowed Graduate Fellowship In Higher Education - Recipients shall be first-year full-time doctoral students pursuing degrees in higher education. Awards will be made to students with outstanding academic credentials and prior experience demonstrating potential for leadership in higher education.
(10) F. James and Elizabeth M. Votruba Higher Education Leadership Enrichment Fund - This award is open to any doctoral student in good standing in one of the Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education (HALE) graduate programs planning to pursue a career in higher education administration. The award will go to a single student to support research and/or career enrichment activities not associated with the dissertation. The intent of the award is to enrich the recipient’s understanding of higher education leadership and the role of colleges and universities in the broader society. This fund will provide opportunity for students to engage in activity that they would otherwise not be able to do and that enhances the overall quality of their graduate experience. Applicants will apply for the award outlining their expected career path, the proposed research and/or career enrichment activities, how the funds will be used, how the activity integrates with other aspects of the student’s program of study, and how the proposed activity reflects the overall mission and goal of the HALE program. Recipients will be expected to share the outcomes of their award experiences with HALE as in a brown bag talk, presentation at HALE graduate student event, and/or written executive summary.
(11) James A. Wilson Fellowship - Recipients shall be Ph.D. students enrolled in the Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education (HALE) program in the College of Education. Preference will be given to students pursuing a Masters or cognate in labor and Industrial Relations and based on academic standing. If, in a given year, such a candidate is not found, a second preference will be for Ph.D. students enrolled in the HALE program with an expressed interest in human resource management, labor relations, or leadership.
Kinesiology:
(1) Kinesiology Endowed Scholarship - For graduate students in the Department of Kinesiology who will be evaluated according to the following additional criteria: academic achievement, teaching achievement/potential, research achievement/potential, and service to the University and the profession.
(2) William Wohlgamuth Memorial Scholarship for the Study of Youth in Sports - For graduate students in the Department of Kinesiology committed to studying the problems surrounding the participation of youth in sports programs.
(3) William W. Heusner Endowed Graduate Fellowship in Kinesiology - Recipients shall be admitted graduate level students pursuing a master's or doctoral degree in the Department of Kinesiology with an emphasis in exercise physiology.
Teacher Education:
(1) Teacher Education Endowed Fellowship - For continuing doctoral students who are judged to have been making a distinguished contribution to scholarship and the profession.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

Michigan State University
College of Education
Undergraduate Scholarships : Freshman Scholarship
http://www.educ.msu.edu/students/undergraduate/scholarships/freshman.htm
Deadline : January 12
Each year the Michigan State University College of Education Alumni Association offers a scholarship to talented freshman students who are planning a career in education. All students who meet the stated criteria may apply. The scholarship, in the amount of $1,000, is for incoming freshmen who have been formally admitted to MSU and who intend to enroll in a pre-education program (elementary or secondary).
(Last checked 09/14/09)

Michigan State University
College of Education
Summer High School Scholars Program
https://www.educ.msu.edu/summerscholars/
Deadline : May 15
Targeting 10th and 11th grade students from Detroit Public Schools, this is a four-week residential program on the campus of Michigan State University. Students will receive pre-college preparation and readiness experiences and in-depth academic skill development, all with a focus on a career in education.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

Michigan State University
College of Education
Urban Immersion Fellowship
https://www.educ.msu.edu/urbanimmersion/fellowship/default.asp
A program created by Michigan State University's College of Education designed to develop highly-effective urban educators and leaders. Reserved for current junior or seniors in the MSU Teacher Preparation program. Provides:
(1) A chance to work with Detroit Public Schools Summer School Program or Detroit-based non-profit community entity
(2) In-depth exposure to Detroit Public Schools, community, and resources
(3) Total stipend payment of $3500.00 for fellowship experience
(4) Lodging, board, and transportation costs incurred by individual fellow (housing options can be provided)
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Michigan State University
Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education
Financial Support
http://ed-web3.educ.msu.edu/CEPSE/sped/PhD/finan.html
Newly admitted doctoral students in special education are automatically considered for various teaching and research assistantships as well as other major fellowships. Students desiring financial assistance for graduate studies should contact: Office of Financial Aid, 259 Student Services Building, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48824-1113; telephone : (517) 353-5940. In addition, a number of graduate assistantships are available through the College of Education, and in the residence halls.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

Michigan State University
Institute for Research on Teaching and Learning
Graduate Student Funding
http://ed-web3.educ.msu.edu/IRTL/grad.html
Also distribute funding information via Angel under the name Doctoral Students Seeking Funding.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

Microsoft Education Grants, Scholarships, and Academic Discount Pricing
http://www.microsoft.com/Education/funding.mspx
Microsoft grants and programs for education offer everything from software, services, and trainers to operating system licenses for donated computers.
Microsoft tuition scholarships are designed to encourage students to pursue studies in computer science and related technical disciplines. Microsoft offers four types of technical scholarships to current undergraduate students across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, specifically: General Scholarship, Women's Scholarship, Underrepresented Minority Scholarship, and Scholarships for Students with Disabilities.
Microsoft is committed to making software as widely available to the greatest range of students, educators, and accredited academic institutions as possible. To do this, Microsoft offers substantial discounts on products—up to 75 percent in some cases.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

Milken Family Foundation
Milken Scholars Program
http://www.mff.org/scholars/scholars.taf
The Milken Scholars Program offers financial assistance, complemented by a range of professional resources, to college students and young adults who have demonstrated the potential to make a profound difference. Scholars are chosen on the basis of distinguished academic performance, school and community service, leadership, and evidence of having overcome personal and social obstacles. Since the program’s creation in 1989, Milken Scholars have graduated from many of the nation's most prestigious colleges and universities.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

Miriam Schaefer Scholarship
http://www.mictm.org/schols_awards.html
Deadline date: April 1
The Miriam Schaefer Scholarship is open to junior and senior students enrolled in an elementary or secondary teacher education program with a mathematics specialty at a Michigan college or university. You must be a Michigan resident and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. Secondary education majors must have successfully completed the required calculus sequence, while elementary education majors must have at least a mathematics minor. Three letters of recommendation are required. Amount: $1500.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) and MetLife Foundation
Sharing the Dream Grant
http://www.naesp.org/resources/1/Pdfs/09SharingtheDreamApp.pdf
Deadline : July 8
This is a grant competition to support elementary and middle-level principals in their work to foster and encourage strong school-community relationships. The goal is to support principals as they develop programs committed to heightening community leadership, communication, ownership, and involvement in the school with the goal of improving achievement for all students. Average Amount: $3,000. For more information, contact : Margaret Evans, mevans@naesp.org
(Last checked 09/14/09)

National Association of Gifted Education
Awards, Scholarships, and Competitions
http://www.nagc.org/
The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) is an organization of parents, teachers, educators, other professionals and community leaders who unite to address the unique needs of children and youth with demonstrated gifts and talents as well as those children who may be able to develop their talent potential with appropriate educational experiences. Also provides links to state associations. Note: use the search engine box to find scholarships.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

National Association of School Psychologists
NASP-ERT Minority Scholarship Program for Graduate Training in School Psychology
http://www.nasponline.org/about_nasp/minority.aspx
Deadline : November 2, 2009.
The NASP-ERT MSP is pleased to annually award $5,000 to at least one qualified and select minority graduate student of school psychology. Students enrolled in doctoral programs will not be considered for this scholarship award. Only those students enrolled in specialist level (or equivalent) school psychology training programs will be considered.
(Last checked 03/19/09)

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
Mathematics Education Trust
Grants, Scholarships, and Awards
http://www.nctm.org/resources/content.aspx?id=198
Application deadlines vary
Established by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the Mathematics Education Trust (MET) offers opportunities to expand your professional horizons! MET supports the improvement of mathematics teaching and learning at the classroom level through the funding of grants, awards, honors, and other projects by channeling the generosity of contributors into classroom-based efforts that benefit all students. MET provides funds to support classroom teachers in the areas of improving classroom practices and increasing teachers' mathematical knowledge. MET also sponsors activities for prospective teachers and NCTM's Affiliates, as well as recognizing the lifetime achievement of leaders in mathematics education. There may be a program that's just right for you!
(Last checked 09/14/09)

National Science Foundation
Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR)
http://www.nsf.gov/dir/index.jsp?org=EHR
(Last checked 09/14/09)

National Science Foundation
Education and Human Resources (EHR) Active Funding Opportunities
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_list.jsp?org=EHR
(Last checked 09/14/09)

National Science Foundation
Find Funding
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/
The National Science Foundation makes grants and awards in all areas of science, mathematics, and engineering education.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

National Weather Association
Sol Hirsch Education Fund Grants
http://www.nwas.org/grants/solhirsch.php
Deadline: August 1
$500 grants are available annually for teachers in grades K-12 to improve the education of their students in Meteorology.
If applying for a grant for equipment and supplies, specify the equipment, materials and supplies required and how they will be used to enhance class study of weather (atmospheric sciences). How many students and faculty will be involved? Will this project be part of an ongoing effort, a new project or have partial funding from another source?
If applying for a individual scholarship grant to attend a course or conference, specify how the proposed course work, seminar participation, meeting attendance or other instructional activity will benefit recipient in teaching weather (atmospheric sciences) to students.
Also listed under Grants for Nonprofits -- Education.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

NEA Foundation
Closing the Achievement Gaps
http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/closingthegap.htm
Many economically disadvantaged and minority students do not have the same opportunities for academic success as their more affluent peers. With support from the NEA Foundation, partnerships led by NEA affiliates, school districts, and community organizations will take action to accelerate the achievement rate for disadvantaged and minority students, while raising achievement for all groups of students. Details. Application is by invitation only. Additional resources.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

National Education Association Foundation
Grants
http://www.neafoundation.org/grants.htm
The NEA Foundation supports a variety of efforts by teachers, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and staff to improve student learning in the nation's public schools, colleges, and universities.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

NEA Foundation
Learning & Leadership Grants
http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/Learning&Leadership_Guidelines.htm
Application deadlines are Feb. 1, June 1, and Oct. 15
Provide opportunities for teachers, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and staff to engage in high-quality professional development and lead their colleagues in professional growth. The grant amount is $2,000 for individuals and $5,000 for groups engaged in collegial study.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

NEA Foundation
Student Achievement Grants
http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/StudentAchievement_Guidelines.htm
Provide $5,000 to improve the academic achievement of students by engaging in critical thinking and problem solving that deepen knowledge of standards-based subject matter. The work should also improve students’ habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection. (These grants replace the Foundation’s Innovation Grants program, which has been discontinued.) Application deadlines are Feb. 1, June 1, and Oct. 15
(Last checked 09/14/09)

NEC Foundation of America
http://www.necfoundation.org/grants/
Grants from NEC Foundation of America support a rich variety of organizations and projects within our targeted interest area of technology for people with disabilities. This section reveals our patterns and practices, as well as practical information for people with disabilities, their families and teachers and those who provide services to them.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

North American Association for Environmental Education Grants - General Information
http://eelink.net/grants-generalinformation.html
Provides links to web pages providing strategies and techniques to develop funding for environmental education programs and information on education-related grants that may be applicable to environmental eduction.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5733&org=DUE
The Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program seeks to encourage talented science, technology, engineering, and mathematics majors and professionals to become K-12 mathematics and science teachers. The program provides funds to institutions of higher education to support scholarships, stipends, and academic programs for undergraduate STEM majors and post-baccalaureate students holding STEM degrees who commit to teaching in high-need K-12 school districts. A new component of the program supports STEM professionals who enroll as NSF Teaching Fellows in master's degree programs leading to teacher certification by providing academic courses, professional development, and salary supplements while they are fulfilling a four-year teaching commitment in a high need school district. This new component also supports the development of NSF Master Teaching Fellows by providing professional development and salary supplements for exemplary math and science teachers to become Master Teachers in high need school districts.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

Rotary Grants for University Teachers
web link
Higher-education faculty can teach abroad through Rotary Grants for University Teachers. The program builds international understanding and fosters development while strengthening higher education in low-income countries. It also aims to establish ties between higher-education institutions, leading to the exchange of ideas and information worldwide. Grant recipients must teach subjects relevant to the local population’s needs and contribute to the area's socioeconomic development. Each year, about 20 grants are awarded.
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Saludos.com Scholarships for Aspiring Teachers
http://www.saludos.com/educationpavilion/scholarships/teachshl.html
(Last checked 09/14/09)

Saludos.com Law, Education, and Social Sciences Scholarships
http://www.saludos.com/educationpavilion/scholarships/lawschol.htm
(Last checked 09/14/09)

Scholarships, Fellowships, and Postdoctoral Awards :
Educators, Instructors, Lecturers, Mentors, Professors, Teachers, Trainers, Tutors
http://scholarships.fatomei.com/education.html
A compilation of resources by Francisco Alberto Tomei Torres, Ph.D.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

Spencer Foundation
Dissertation Fellowships for Research Related to Education
http://www.spencer.org/
Click on fellowships for links.
The Dissertation Fellowship Program seeks to encourage a new generation of scholars from a wide range of disciplines and professional fields to undertake research relevant to the improvement of education. These fellowships support individuals whose dissertations show potential for bringing fresh and constructive perspectives to the history, theory, or practice of formal or informal education anywhere in the world.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

Spencer Foundation
Research Grants
http://www.spencer.org/content.cfm/research
The Foundation's research grants are organized under four areas of inquiry that identify broad topics we believe have fundamental and abiding importance for educational improvement. (1) The Relation Between Education and Social Opportunity; (2) Organizational Learning in Schools, School Systems, and Higher Education Systems; (3) Teaching, Learning, and Instructional Resources; (4) Purposes and Values of Education. We also welcome proposals that do not fit one of the four areas listed through our Field-Initiated Proposal program.
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Starbucks Foundation
http://www.starbucks.com/aboutus/foundation.asp
In 1997 Starbucks chairman, president and ceo Howard Schultz established The Starbucks Foundation to support communities where Starbucks does business. The Foundation’s initial focus was on funding literacy programs in the U.S. and Canada. It has since grown to include supporting education and youth leadership in communities where Starbucks has stores, and social investments in countries where Starbucks buys coffee, tea and cocoa. To date, the Foundation has provided more than $22 million in grants to benefit communities around the world.
Starbucks requires organizations to take a Starbucks Grant Applications Quiz before submitting grant proposals.
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Teacher Ambassador Fellowships
http://www.ed.gov/programs/teacherfellowship/index.html
The Teaching Ambassador Fellowship empowers teacher leaders from our nation's public schools to contribute their knowledge and experience to the national dialogue about public education, and provides them an opportunity to learn more about education policy. Teachers will collaborate with colleagues in schools as well as the education community at the district, state, and federal levels to explore the most effective strategies and policies for educational improvement.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

TeachersNetwork.Org
Grants for Teachers, Educators, and Students
http://teachersnetwork.org/grants/
(Last checked 09/14/09)

TechLearning.Com Grant Directory
http://www.techlearning.com/resources/grants.php
Provides a directory of awards, grants, and funding opportunities available for schools and teachers. Some of the grants may be useful for obtaining technology. By the publishers of Technology and Learning Magazine (which contains a directory in each June issue).
(Last checked 09/14/09)

Terri Lynne Lokoff/Children's Tylenol
National Child Care Teacher Awards
http://www.tllccf.org/pr_nccta.php
The Terri Lynne Lokoff Child Care Foundation created the Terri Lynne Lokoff/Children’s Tylenol National Child Care Teacher Awards to acknowledge the critical role of child care teachers in providing quality early care and education. Child care teachers from all 50 states and the District of Columbia are invited to apply. Fifty teachers are selected for their commitment and dedication to the children they serve. Of the top ten recipients, one is selected to receive the Helene Marks Award. As part of the application process, each applicant is asked to design an enhancement project for the children in their classroom illustrating the educational, social, and emotional benefits from the project. Award recipients receive $1,000 each — $500 for the teacher's personal use, and $500 to implement the project. The Helene Marks Award, which includes an additional $1,000, is presented to the child care teacher who is selected from among the top ten applicants of the National Child Care Teacher Awards. Applicants must be teachers of infant, toddler, or preschool age children, and must be employed in a home, group, or center-based program that is fully compliant with local and state regulations for operating child care programs.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

University of Minnesota, Morris Grants Development Office
Granting Opportunities: Elementary Education
http://www.mrs.umn.edu/~grants/eled.shtml
Identifies funding opportunities gleaned from SPIN and COS.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

Vermont Teacher Diversity Scholarship Program
http://templeton.vsc.edu/teacherdiversity/
As Vermont’s population becomes more culturally diverse, it is important that the teachers in our public schools reflect that diversity. Formerly known as Coming Home, the Vermont Teacher Diversity Scholarship Program has been developed to recruit and train talented teachers from diverse backgrounds. The VTDSP is a loan cancellation program to support students from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds who wish to become teachers in the Vermont public school system.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

Databases

Community of Science Funding Opportunities Database
On campus access
Off campus access using EZ Proxy Server
Michigan State university faculty, staff, and students can identify additional funding opportunities by searching this database. Select Main Search and then type in the academic discipline of your choice in the "All Fields" box.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

Foundation Grants to Individuals Online (Main Library Access Only)
http://gtionline.fdncenter.org/ipl.php
Includes descriptions of more than 6,000 foundations and public charities that fund individual grantseekers, and is searchable by nine different criteria. Records provide contact information, financial data, application information, and program descriptions, with links to more than 500 foundation Web sites. Updated quarterly.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

GrantSelect
http://72.3.247.11/gs/cgi-bin/welcome.pl
GrantSelect is the online version of the GRANTS Database containing over 10,000 funding opportunities provided by over 3,400 sponsoring organizations. Michigan State university faculty, staff, and students can identify additional funding opportunities by searching this database.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

MSU Scholarship Search
https://scholendow.ais.msu.edu/student/ScholSearch.Asp
MSU offers a wide variety of scholarships, some of which have criteria which severely limit the number of students who might be eligible for the scholarship, while others have much broader criteria. This facility should help you find those MSU scholarships for which you might be eligible. You can search either by unit (College/Department) within the University or by criteria such as major/specialization, Michigan county of permanent residence, high school, or study abroad.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

Cornell University
Graduate School Fellowship Database
http://www.gradschool.cornell.edu/?p=132
(Last checked 09/14/09)

ENotes Scholarships and Loans Directory
http://college.enotes.com/scholarships-loans/
Covers over 4,200 scholarships by type of school, gender, field of study and special recipient criteria. Or you can browse by state/province with the links on the left. Our database contains a total of 7,200 scholarships, grants, loans, prizes and fellowships.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

FastWeb
http://www.fastweb.com/.
If you have access to the world wide web and are willing to fill in the online forms, this service promises a free customized list of financial aid sources. FastWeb is actually a searchable database of more than 400,000 private sector scholarships, fellowships, grants, and loans from more than 3,000 sources for all levels of higher education. First-time visitors have to register (first and last name and a user ID), then complete a profile, including background and fields of study. Registrants then receive a list of all currently relevant funding sources. The registration information is stored and can be used on subsequent visits. The entire sign-up process, and delivery of available funding sources, can be a bit tedious: about five to twenty minutes, depending on the connection speed. Approximately 500 new scholarships are added to the database daily, so registrants can stay current. Provided courtesy of Financial Aid Information Page and Student Services, Inc. created by Mark Kantrowitz and sponsored by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.
(Last checked 09/14/09)

Books and Articles

The books mentioned on this page are available for public use in the Michigan State University Libraries. If you are unable to visit our library, consider visiting a Foundation Center Cooperating Collection in your home state or a local public library in your home town. If the books are not available there, ask about interlibrary loan or visit a local bookstore to find out whether they can be purchased.

The Complete Grants Sourcebook for Higher Education. David G. Bauer. Phoenix, Az. : Oryx Press, 1996. 3rd edition, 340pp. Reference Funding Center LB2336 .A6 1996
The pressure to pursue and obtain resources from outside your college or university has never been greater. Each year more and more faculty are finding that their evaluation, merit raise, or promotion system is based more and more on sponsored research or extramural grant funding and less on teaching proficiency. This book is designed to provide faculty members, administrators, and researchers with the most complete and accurate information available on the best foundation, corporate, and government funding sources for higher education. Also provides tips on how to craft a winning proposal.
Listed under Education.

"Get the Gold : A Physical Educator's Guide to Grant Writing". Journal article by Dennis Johnson and Tammy Schilling appearing in JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, Vol. 72, Issue, 3 March 2001. Note available to MSU faculty, staff, and students.
As we enter the 21st century, there is increasing pressure on public schools and teachers to demonstrate student competence. Numerous states and individual school systems currently use end-of-year tests to measure the progress of their students. These tests are designed to evaluate competence in the "academic" subjects (e.g., reading, writing, math, and science). Physical education and other so-called minor subjects (e.g., art, music, shop, home economics) receive little or no attention in these year-end assessments. In addition, these "minor" subject areas are generally the first to have their already depleted budgets slashed even further and the last to get funding for equipment and facility upgrades.
Physical educators have a variety of financial needs that must be met if they are to maintain a high-quality program. There are replacement supplies such as balls, nets, and hockey blades. Then there is new equipment to be purchased (e.g., balance beam, volleyball standards, tumbling mats). Physical educators often face dilemmas such as, "Do I order replacement balls or a new tennis net?" The possibility of purchasing roller blades to implement in-line skating or a climbing wall to expand the curriculum is but a dream for many of them. But does it have to be this way? Are there other options for physical educators interested in expanding their curriculum and obtaining more equipment?
This article provides a guide for obtaining "wish-list" items and facility upgrades. Grants are often available for such projects, especially if the funds will be used for both the school and the community or for after-school programs. Grants are often available for such projects, especially if the funds will be used for both the school and the community or for after-school programs. The process of procuring this external funding involves three basic steps:
(1) locating sources of funding,
(2) learning the application procedures and eligibility requirements, and
(3) writing and submitting a grant proposal.
Physical educators must be willing to invest significant time and effort in this process. In most cases, simply writing a grant proposal is not enough to procure funds. Rather, "there must be a process of planning, and of research on, outreach to, and cultivation of potential foundation and corporate donors".

How to Pay for Your Degree in Education and Related Fields. Gail A. Schlachter. El Dorado Hills, Ca. : Reference Service Press. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center LB2337.2 .H694 ed.3 2006/2008
1st edition available in Main Library Stacks
With the looming shortage of teachers, there has never been a better time to get a degree in education. An even bigger plus: there has never been as much financial aid available as there is today. Billions of dollars have been set aside just to support undergraduate and graduate students who want to prepare for a career in preschool education, K-12 education, adult education, special education, educational administration, and the specialty fields of art education, music education, physical education, etc. With this new guide from Reference Service Press, you'll learn about hundreds of grants, scholarships, fellowships, loans, and awards that can help you pay for your degree. Each program description is prepared from current material supplied by the sponsoring organization. In seconds, you can read about the purpose, eligibility, monetary award, duration, special features, limitations, number awarded, and deadline date for any program that interests you. Plus, the book is organized so you can search for aid by type (scholarships, fellowships, loans, grants, etc.), program title, sponsor, residency, tenability, education specialty, and even deadline date.

Technology and Learning Magazine
Each June issue contains an article highlighting competitions, grants and prizes available to K-12 teachers. Updates to the article are posted at TechLearning.Com Grants and Contests.

Annual Register of Grant Support
Wilmette, Ill. : National Register Publishing Co., annual. Funding Center (1 East) LB2336 .A7
Includes information on programs sponsored by government agencies, public and private foundations, educational and professional associations, special interest organizations and corporations. Covers a broad range of interests including academic and scientific research, publication support, equipment and construction support, in-service training, competitions and prizes, and travel and exchange programs. Organized by broad subject areas with four indexes: subject, organization and program, geographic and personnel.

Directory of Research Grants
Phoenix, Ariz. : The Oryx Press, annual. Funding Center (1 East) LB2338 .D5
An annual print version of the Grants Database. Contains information about grants and fellowships available for research projects from federal and state governments, private foundations, professional organizations, and corporations. List grants programs by specific funding areas; indexed by sponsoring organization and grant name.

Foundation Grants to Individuals
New York, N.Y. : Foundation Center, biennial. Funding Center (1 East) LB2336 .F6
The most comprehensive listing available of private foundations which provide financial assistance to individuals. The foundations described have made grants to students, artists, scholars, foreign individuals, minorities, musicians, scientists and writers for scholarships, fellowships, student loans, internships, residencies, arts and cultural projects, medical and emergency assistance, residencies and travel programs.

The Grants Register
New York, N.Y. : St. Martin's Press, annual. Funding Center (1 East) LB2338 .G7
The complete guide to postgraduate funding worldwide.

Awards, Honors, and Prizes : Volume I, United States and Canada and Volume II, International and Foreign
Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., irregular. Main Library Reference AS8 .A87
Directory of awards and their donors recognizing achievement in advertising, architecture, arts and humanities, business and finance, communications, computers, consumer affairs, ecology, education, engineering, fashion, film, journalism, law, librarianship, literature, medicine, music, performing arts, photography, public affairs, publishing, radio and television, religion, science, social science, sports, and transportation. Indexed by sponsoring organization, award, and subject area.

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