Teachers Fund opens applications for 2022 summer scholarships

Now in its 20th year, the national non-profit organization funds professional development and experiential learning opportunities for educators across the United States.

Posted: October 18, 2021 at 3:28 p.m. CDT|Update: 58 minutes ago

HOUSTON, October 18, 2021 / PRNewswire / – National Non-Profit Organization Teachers Fund (TFF) announced that applications for its 2022 scholarships are now open. Each year, the FFT accepts self-designed proposals from K-12 teachers for professional development and experiential learning opportunities. Individuals can receive up to $ 5,000 in funds, and teams can receive up to $ 10,000. Applications for 2022 are open from now until January 20, 2022, To 5:00 p.m. CST. Applicants can submit their proposals online at fft.fundforteachers.org and / or register for an upcoming information session to learn more (10/20 and 11/17 to 6:00 p.m. CST).

“The Teachers Fund exists to invest in teachers and strengthen schools. We believe that curiosity initiates learning, both inside and outside the classroom, ”said Karen eckhoff, executive director of the FFT. “Now more than ever, we want to empower and inspire educators. When teachers have the opportunity to take control of their professional growth and continue to learn, they enrich their practice and can engage their students in new ways.”

In 2021, 246 educators were able to pursue their passions thanks to FFT scholarships. “Through my own personal growth as an educator, I will now be armed with the resources of my authentic experience to support my students. We can only teach what we have really learned ourselves,” said Deanna roncaioli of its 2021 FFT experience.

Since 2001, FFT has invested $ 33.5 million in nearly 9,000 educators, transforming the growing grants for teachers and their students. Now in its 20th year, the organization is also focused on expanding its impact well beyond the summer scholarship. This year, FFT continued to develop The Ramsden Project, a network that connects current and past scholarship recipients and enables them to establish mentorships, share ideas and resources, and seek leadership opportunities. The FFT has also introduced innovation grants, which are $ 1,000 scholarships awarded to alumni who wish to continue to benefit from experiential learning opportunities.

To find out more, visit www.fundforteachers.org or click here for a digital press kit with testimonials from other colleagues, fact sheets and more. Follow @FundforTeachers on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Hear stories from fellows in the field on their podcast at https://fundforteacherspodcast.buzzsprout.com/.

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