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 Scholarship
- Patsy Hochman Memorial Scholarship for a School- or District-based Professional Learning Leader
- Stephanie Hirsh Academy Scholarship (includes $500 travel stipend for each of five academy sessions)
- Sybil Yastrow Academy Scholarship (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.
The deadline to apply is March 15, 2023.

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.
The deadline to apply is March 15, 2023.
Shannon Terry

Our vision
Educate, innovate, transform, educator Professional Learning.
Our mission
The Learning Forward Foundation supports the development of educators' capacity to improve student learning through innovation and improvement that transforms professional learning, framed by the Learning Forward's Standards for Professional Learning and implemented with a coherent design through grants, scholarships, and professional support.