Scholarships for Teachers
Scholarships for teachers
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The online application process for teacher scholarships starts February 9, 2010.
- Applications are due March 5, 2010.
- Winners will be announced the week of March 22-26, 2010.
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Once the application process is open, all applicants will recieve a confirmation email when his/her application is recieved. Please allow two (2) business days for this confirmation email.
- For questions and concerns, please contact Elizabeth Benz.
Program description
Through a competitive process, the Griffin Spalding Education Foundation awards scholarships for up to $1,000 per recipient to school system employees who are currently seeking additional certification or advanced degrees relating to their teaching/educational field.
Scholarships are good for one year and may be used for tuition, books or lab fees for classes offered through colleges or universities.
Applicant requirements
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Requirements
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1. Currently enrolled in an advanced degree program relating to individual’s teaching/educational field or a program for additional certification
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2. At least one year of service as a certificated employee in the Griffin-Spalding County School System. GTAPP participants are eligible for the program.
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4. Two (2) completed professional or academic reference forms. One must be completed by individual’s principal/supervising administrator. Do not use family members.
Please use the reference form on this website - click here.
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5. Official Transcript of current program
Please submit to
Teacher Scholarships - School and Community Services
Griffin-Spalding County School System Central Office
P.O. Drawer N,
Griffin, Georgia 30224
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Recipients must
- Agree, upon completion of certification or degree, to serve as a teacher or administrator in the Griffin-Spalding County School System for at least one year if offered a position.
- Remain in good academic standing throughout the term of the scholarship by maintaining passing grades and a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Recipients must complete his/her spring 2010 academic term and submit his/her grade report to the Griffin Spalding Education Foundation for reimbursement for up to $1,000. A receipt of payment or a loan statement must be submitted with the grade report to prove tuition has been paid.
If a scholarship recipient does not use all of the $1,000 for spring term reimbursement, he/she may submit a summer 2010 or a fall 2010 grade report to receive the scholarship's remaining balance. Again, a receipt of payment or a loan statement must be submitted with the grade report to prove tuition has been paid.
CLICK HERE FOR THE REFERENCE FORM