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Deadline Extended for NDEA Scholarships, Grants
2.23.2010Bill Oban Special Education Scholarship
Established in memory of long-time special educator, NDEA member, and state legislator Bill Oban, this scholarship is available to undergraduate students pursuing a teaching career in special education. Awarded by the NDEA Foundation ~ Deadline -- March 15.
Ron and Ann Anstrom Scholarship Fund
A program to assist current English, math or science instructors to improve their qualifications by attending summer school. Awarded by the NDEA Foundation ~ Deadline -- March 15.
Joseph A. Westby Leadership Award
A $500 stipend for an Association member or staff member to enhance their leadership skills. Awarded by the NDEA Foundation ~ Deadline -- March 15.
Funded with donations from members, memorials and gifts from individuals and businesses interested in public education in North Dakota, these scholarships assist and recognize outstanding students preparing to enter the teaching profession.
Awarded by the NDEA Foundation ~ Deadline -- March 15.
Education Support Professional Award
A grant to aid an individual or group of individuals who are improving their job qualifications or conducting an activity to improve education for public school students.
Awarded by the NDEA Foundation ~ Deadline -- March 15.
Awarded to assist individual educators, or groups of educators, to improve their skills through continued education, research, or development of instructional materials or techniques. Awarded by the NDEA Foundation ~ Deadline -- March 15.
Given to encourage and assist minorities to enter the teaching profession.
Awarded by the NDEA Ethnic Minority Affairs Commission ~ Deadline -- March 15.
A $500 grant for local associations to enhance public relations in their community.
Awarded by NDEA ~ Deadline -- Now March 15.
The NDEA Foundation is a separate 501(c)(3) charitable organization and as such, contributions may be deductible for federal income tax purposes. Members are assessed $1.00 to fund the Foundation. Additional funding has come from individuals in the form of grants and scholarships, memorials, and contributions from businesses and individuals. Local associations may establish funds to recognize individual or group projects or for scholarships to enhance public education in North Dakota. The funds will be managed by the Foundation under a contract with the local association.
For more information about the Foundation, how to make a contribution or simply apply for a grant or scholarship, visit www.ndea.org and select the Foundation tab.
2009 Recipients - Anstrom Scholarships - Kevin Cartwright, Candace Gerhardt, Gail Beaudoin; Grants - Kelly Torgerson, Lindsay Wolfe; Oban Scholarship - Alisha Webster; Other Scholarships - Angela Morford, Danielle Renner, Alisha Webster, Cyndee McLeod, Kara Runs After
