Scholarship, Grants, Loans, Etc

​National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
This site provides a variety of science related grants available through multiple organizations. The information is sorted by deadline and shows the category and grade levels for the funding.
http://www.nsta.org/about/awards.aspx
http://www.nsta.org/publications/calendar/

National Science Foundation (NSF)
This website allows you to put in key words such as STEM, elementary, physical science, etc. to find exactly what you want.
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/

Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) Grant Program
http://www2.ed.gov/programs/tqpartnership/index.html
Created by the US Department of Education, the program aims to increase student achievement by enhancing the preparation of prospective teachers and the professional development activities for current teachers. TQP grants will support partnerships between institutions of higher education and high-need school districts. Look for the availability of funds in your state.

​Wanting a degree in Education?
Online guide provides an extensive list of over 70 scholarship offerings in categories such as special education, elementary education, and much more. Details on where to find other scholarships, and how to better your chances in winning those. All of this information and more can be found here: https://www.educationdegree.com/articles/scholarships-for-education-majors/

​​Edutopia
This site has information on grants, contests and awards, and classroom resources.
http://www.edutopia.org/grants-and-resources
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)

This site has a variety of grants available for solutions and professional development.
http://www.nctm.org/resources/content.aspx?id=198

​The Grantsmanship
This site has grants sorted by state and foundations.  They offer a 5-day training for grant funding
https://www.tgci.com/funding-sources

Space Grant Consortia
https://www.nasa.gov/offices/education/programs/national/spacegrant/home/Space_Grant_Consortium_Websites.html
This NASA initiative supports the advancement of science and engineering education, research, and public outreach. Funds are available for both curricular and professional development and are provided annually through grants at the state level. Check your state for grant availability.
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STATE OF ILLINOIS
  • The Illinois General Assembly Legislative Scholarship is designed to provide financial support to resident students attending one of Illinois’ state supported universities. Each member of the state’s general assembly may nominate two college-bound students for consideration. Nominees are eligible to receive a 2 or 4 year scholarship. Determination is based primarily on academic achievement, though financial need will be be a component of the final decision.
  • The College Savings Bond Bonus Incentive Grant is available to those students who are the beneficiary of an Illinois College Savings Bond. The grant program provides $40 to $440 in award money per every $5000 savings bond.
  • The Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP) provides grant money to residents of Illinois who are attending a cooperating state college or university. Grant amounts are determined by financial need, and the number of credit hours undertaken by the applicant.
  • The Silas Purnell Illinois Incentive for Access Program provides $500 education grants to resident students who can demonstrate the requisite level of financial need. Applicants must be currently enrolled at an accredited state college, university or technical school.
  • The Illinois Dollars for Scholars Program specializes in partnering wealthy donors with deserving college students. The goal of the program is to offer Illinois’ resident students auxiliary scholarship options at a local level.
And Check These Out .....
Illinois State Historical Society
Verna Ross Orndorff Scholarship
   The Verna Ross Orndorff Scholarship ($1000) was established in 1989 in honor of River Forest resident Verna Ross Orndorff, a lifelong student of Illinois history, to encourage interest in Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War in Illinois high schools.
   To apply for the scholarship, essays meeting the following criteria should be submitted (postmarked or emailed) by January 15, 2022:
  • The focus of the essay should be on Abraham Lincoln or a significant event in the Civil War period in Illinois;
  • Essays should be 1,500 words with a title page, outline, an annotated bibliography and suggestions for further reading.
   The Illinois high school student whose research paper is selected will receive a $1,000 scholarship and a certificate of achievement and will be honored at the Annual Awards Banquet in 2022. The paper will be published in a forthcoming issue of Illinois Heritage magazine, the popular history magazine of the Illinois State Historical Society.
For more information:
Email officemanager@historyillinois.org or clerical@historyillinois.org or call 217-525-2781.
Submission deadline for entries must be postmarked or emailed by January 15, 2022.
Entries may be mailed to: ISHS Scholarships, Illinois State Historical Society, PO Box 1800, Springfield, IL, 62705-1800.
Forms/Letters

​Scholarships, Student Loans, Aid, etc : ​​
  1. ​Illinois and Federal Financial Aid Programs
  2. Free Application For Federal Student Aid
  3. Good Call - Student Loan information
  4. Affordable Colleges Online​
  5. ​https://lendedu.com/blog/scholarships
  6. Guide to an Online Bachelor's in Theology - https://www.christiancolleges.com/online-degrees/bachelors-in-theology/
  7. Guide to an Online Master's in Theology - https://www.christiancolleges.com/online-degrees/masters-in-theology/ 
  8. https://lendedu.com/blog/illinois-scholarships-grants-and-student-loans/
  9. http://www.collegescholarships.org/scholarships/teaching-students.htm
  10. ​https://www.christiancolleges.com/resources/
  11. Ultimate Guide for Helping College Students Overcome Student Debt
  12. ​Check out StudentScholarships.org
  13. Plenty of options here as well:  https://www.fastweb.com//college-scholarships/scholarships/113995​