Scholarship and Grants
Learning Forward Foundation Academy Scholarships
The Learning Forward Foundation Academy Scholarships develop leaders in professional learning through their participation in the Learning Forward Academy. The Learning Forward Foundation offers the following scholarships:
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- Learning Forward Foundation Scholarships for a School- or District-based Education Leader
- Learning Forward Foundation Scholarship for a Michigan Educational Leader (includes $500 travel stipend for each of five academy sessions)
- Patsy Hochman Memorial Scholarship for a School- or District-based Professional Learning Leader (includes $500 travel stipend for each of five academy sessions)
- Stephanie Hirsh Academy Scholarships (includes $500 travel stipend for each of five academy sessions)
- Sybil Yastrow Academy Scholarships (includes $500 travel stipend for each of five academy sessions)
Applicants may apply for more than one scholarship if they meet the requirements within the application.
Learn more about the Learning Forward Academy program.
Applications for 2025 will be shared in January 2025.
Dale Hair Affiliate Grant
The Learning Forward Foundation is making available one grant opportunity of up to $2,000 for one year to assist a Learning Forward affiliate needing to rebuild, reorganize, or generate a stronger organization. The grant will honor Dale Hair’s legacy of work with the affiliates and her passion for supporting the successful work of the affiliates.
Applicants must be officially recognized Learning Forward Affiliate organizations.
Applications for 2025 will be shared in January 2025.
Shannon Terry
Our vision
The Learning Forward Foundation will establish a sustainable stream of funding to develop leaders who empower educators to learn for student success.
Our mission
The Learning Forward Foundation, a non-profit charitable organization, raises money to provide scholarships and grants to support and empower educators from across the globe to design high quality teaching that results in growth and achievement for every student through professional learning.
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