Guide to Fellowships
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- Children’s Literature Association Faculty Research Grants
- Hannah Beiter Graduate Student Research Grants
- National High School Journalism Teacher Awards Program
- NCTE Award for Poetry for Children
- NCTE Donald H. Graves Writing Award
http://www.mmt.org/grants_programs/sti/Sponsored by Meyer Memorial Trust Purpose: Support for Teacher Initiatives (STI) is intended to recognize and support the initiative and imagination that teachers employ to engage students in learning. The program provides grants to individual teachers and teams of teachers, in public and private elementary and secondary schools, for projects intended to stimulate more effective classroom learning. The maximum amount of a grant is $2,000 for an individual teacher, and $6,000 for a team of teachers. Eligibility: Organizational programs are reviewed based upon the following: How important is the mission of the organization to the population it serves, to the broader community, and to the Meyer Trust? ● What are the programs and accomplishments of the organization? Do existing programs reflect the application of “best practices” for the fields of activity they represent? ● Is a long-range plan guiding the work? How strategic is the plan? Do reporting systems relate to the plan? Does the organization have mechanisms to show that the work is achieving the long-range plan? ● What is the overall capability of the organization to carry out projects? Application Period: Annual deadline is February 1. Application Information: The STI program accepts proposals through an online application only. The online application form is available one month before each application deadline. For further information please contact: Meyer Memorial Trust, 425 NW 10th Avenue, Suite 400, Portland, OR 97209, telephone: 503-228-5512, mmt@mmt.org. A Teacher’s Guide to Fellowships and Awards English/Language Arts The Bechtel Prize http://www.twc.org/bechtel_prize.htm Sponsored by Cerimon Fund Purpose: An honorarium of $3,500 and publication in a special issue of Teachers & Writers Magazine is offered for an exemplary article (or essay) relating to creative writing education, literary studies, and/or the profession of writing. Possible topics include contemporary issues in classroom teaching; innovative approaches to teaching literary forms and genres; and the intersection between literature and imaginative writing. Eligibility: Prospective entrants are encouraged to read Teachers & Writers to familiarize themselves with its personable, non-academic style. Application Period: Deadline is May 31. This is a postmark deadline, which means that submissions may arrive after May 31st as long as they are postmarked on or before that date. Application Information: Please mail entries to: The Bechtel Prize, Teachers & Writers Collaborative, 5 Union Square West, Seventh Floor, New York, NY 10003. Cannot accept submissions by e-mail. Telephone 888-BOOKS-TW, telephone: 212-691-6590, fax: 212-675-0171, info@twc.org. Children’s Literature Association Faculty Research Grantshttp://chla.wikispaces.com Sponsored by the Children's Literature Association (ChLA) Purpose: ChLA Faculty Research Grants have a combined maximum fund of $2,000 per year, and individual grants may range from $500 to $1,000, based on the number and needs of the winning applicants. The grants are awarded for proposals dealing with criticism or original scholarship with the expectation that the undertaking will lead to publication and make a significant contribution to the field of children's literature in the area of scholarship or criticism. In honor of achievement and dedication of Dr. Margaret P. Esmonde, proposals that deal with critical or original work in the areas of fantasy or science fiction for children or adolescents will be awarded the Margaret P. Esmonde Memorial Grant. Applications will be evaluated based upon the quality of the proposal and the potential of the project to enhance or advance Children’s Literature studies. Funds may be used for—but are not restricted to—research expenses such as travel to special collections or purchasing materials and supplies. The awards may not be used for obtaining advanced degrees, for researching or writing a thesis or dissertation, for textbook writing, or for pedagogical projects. Eligibility: Applicants must either be members of the Children’s Literature Association or join the association before they receive any funds. Winners should acknowledge ChLA in any publication resulting from the grant. Application Period: Applications must be postmarked within the application period (January 3, – February 1). Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Applications and supporting materials should be written in or translated in English. Winners will be notified in April, and the awards will be announced at the ChLA annual conference. Application Information: Mail (five) copies of the completed applications to: ChLA Grants Committee, Children’s Literature Association, P.O. Box 138, Battle Creek, MI 49016-0138. Hannah Beiter Graduate Student Research Grantshttp://www.chla-sof.nant.org/ Sponsored by the Children's Literature Association Purpose: The Hannah Graduate Student Research Grants were established to honor the memory of Dr. Hannah Beiter, a long-time supporter of student participation in the Children's Literature Association. The Beiter Grants have a combined maximum fund of $2,000 per year, and individual awards may range from $500 to $1,000, based on the number and needs of the winning applicants. The grants are awarded for proposals of original scholarship with the expectation that the undertaking will lead to publication or a conference presentation and contribute to the field children’s literature criticism. Beiter grant funds are not intended as income grants to assist in the completion of a graduate degree, but as support for research that may be related to the dissertation or master’s thesis. The award may be used to purchase supplies and materials (e.g., books videos, equipment), as research support (photocopying, etc.) or to underwrite travel to special collections or libraries. Winners must either be members of the Children’s Literature Association or join the association before they receive any funds. Winners should acknowledge ChLa in any publication resulting from the award. Eligibility: Applicants must either be members of the Children’s Literature Association or join the association before they receive any funds. Winners should acknowledge ChLA in any publication resulting from the grant. Application Period: Applications must be postmarked within the application period (January 3, – February 5). Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Applications and supporting materials should be written in or translated in English. Winners will be notified in April, and the awards will be announced at the ChLA annual conference. Application Information: Mail (five) copies of the completed applications to: ChLA Grants Committee, Children’s Literature Association, P.O. Box 138, Battle Creek, MI 49016-0138. National High School Journalism Teacher Awards Programhttp://djnewspaperfund.dowjones.com/fund/hst_teacher_toy.asp The Dow Jones Newspaper Fund, Inc., with American Airlines Purpose: The purpose of the program is to identify outstanding high school journalism teachers with at least three years' experience who have done exemplary work during the academic year. One national High School Journalism Teacher of the Year, four Distinguished Advisers and several Special Recognition Advisers will be chosen. The winning teacher will receive: a state-of-the art laptop computer, travel and lodging expenses, a per diem for substitute teacher fees and a stipend to write a quarterly column for the Fund's newsletter, Adviser Update. Eligibility: Applicants must have taught high school journalism or advised a student newspaper for at least three years and plan to continue doing so in the coming academic year. Application Period: July 1, postmark deadline. Application Information: Application information: Application forms will become available in February in major scholastic journalism publications, at student journalism conferences, in Adviser Update, the Fund's free quarterly newsletter for teachers, and online on the Fund's web site: http://djnewspaperfund.dowjones.com/fund/hst_teacher_toy.asp. For more information, please contact: Linda Waller, Deputy director, Dow Jones Newspaper Fund, Inc., P.O. Box 300, Princeton, NJ 08543-0300, linda.waller@dowjones.com; telephone: 609-520-5929, fax: 609-520-5804. NCTE Award for Poetry for Childrenhttp://www.ncte.org/about/awards/sect/elem/106857.htmSponsored by The National Council of Teachers of English Purpose: To recognize and foster excellence in children's poetry by encouraging its publication and by exploring ways to acquaint teachers and children with poetry through such means as publications, programs, and displays. As one means of accomplishing this goal, NCTE established its Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children in 1977 to honor a living American poet for his or her aggregate work for children ages 3–13. The NCTE Poetry Selection Committee gave the award annually until 1982, at which time it was decided that the award would be given every three years. The next award will be given in 2006, 2009, etc. The award is presented by the Poetry Committee Chair every three years during the Books for Children Luncheon at the NCTE Convention in November. The winner receives a plaque, a complementary ticket to the Books for Children Luncheon, and an invitation to be the featured speaker at a special Poetry Award session. Eligibility: Literary Merit (art and craft of aggregate work) Imagination, authenticity of voice, evidence of a strong persona, and universality/timelessness are essential. In short, we're looking for a poet who can write clean, spare lines; use language and form in fresh ways; surprise the reader by using syntax artistically; excite the reader's imagination with keen perceptions and sharp images; touch the reader's emotions. A maker of word events is what we're looking for. Poet's Contributions Aggregate work, evident potential for growth and evolution in terms of craft, and excellence are considered. Evolution of the Poet's Work Technical and artistic development as evidenced in the poetry, evidence of risk, change, and artistic stamina, and evidence of different styles and modes of expression are considered. Appeal to Children Although the appeal to children of a poet's work is an important consideration, the art and craft must be the primary criterion for evaluation. Evidence of students' excitement for the poetry and evidence of childlike quality, yet poem's potential for stirring fresh insights and feelings should be apparent. Application Period: 2006, 2009. Application Information: To nominate a living American poet for his/her aggregate body of work, contact the Poetry Committee Chair: Peggy Oxley, St. Paul School, 61 Moss Rd., Westerville, OH 43082, poxley@cd.pvtk12.oh.us NCTE Donald H. Graves Writing AwardDownload 0.88 Mb. Share with your friends:
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