Scholarship for Teachers’ Education
For 2023/2024 Academic Year

Summary

Rotary District 7850 is making available scholarship(s) to support educators furthering their education beyond a post-secondary degree. Scholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded.

Goal/Purpose

The objective of this grant is to recognize and encourage excellence in education, to encourage and support advancement of teachers, and to promote the exchange of information and ideas among educators in the support of Rotary International’s six areas of focus. Rotary International and Rotary District 7850 have long supported peace through the promotion of education and better understanding. This grant further supports those principles.

In an effort to support the continuing education of teachers, scholarship monies may be used to cover a variety of expenses incurred by those continuing their education including but not limited to tuition, educational supplies (textbooks, computers, etc.), transportation costs, institutional room and board.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

• must hold a full-time teaching appointment for 18 months or more,
• have previously completed bachelor’s degree,
• reside or work within Rotary District 7850,
• must be studying topic directly related to basic education and literacy for children from preschool through high school.,
• must be sponsored by a Rotary Club in District 7850, and the completed application can only be submitted by the Rotary Club that is sponsoring your application,
• must submit their application to Wolfeboro Rotary by 26 April, 2023 to the address below.
• Applicants must be non-Rotarians and may not be closely related to a Rotarian of District 7850. Awards are not restricted by nationality, gender, age or marital status.

The top 3 candidates will be interviewed on Saturday, May 13, 2023 and must be available for interviews on this date in person.

Scholarships will be awarded based on applicant’s stated goals and attending recommendations of fellow professionals.

All funds must be expended by May 15, 2024 with reports of expenditures including receipts filed by grantees every 4 months.

The final report including a statement about course work pursued with the funds, and any outstanding receipts and reimbursement of unexpended funds must be filed with Rotary District 7850 by May 20, 2024

In addition to this application form, applicants must submit all of the following:

Current curriculum vitae including current teaching appointment

• A letter of recommendation from qualified academic persons, evaluating teaching ability and scholarly qualifications,
• A written statement no more than one (1) page in length, explaining specific educational plans,
• A letter from a college/university verifying admission for enrollment.