CONCORD - The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation is accepting applications for its Louise Tillotson Teaching Fellowship and Professional Development Scholarship programs.
The fellowship was established to honor and celebrate North Country teachers in public education and is available to K-12 public school teachers in the North Country and in bordering communities in Essex County, Vt. Preference is given to teachers in Coos County. Each year, the fellowship provides one to three teachers with awards ranging of $10,000 to $15,000. A committee will award fellowships based on candidates' commitment to public education, breadth of experience, demonstration of innovation in education, creativity in solving problems, communication skills and ability to inspire educators and students. Applications, available on the foundation's website at nhcf.org/tillotsonfellowship, are due April 26. They will be reviewed and finalists invited to interview in May.
The committee is also offering scholarships for professional development and continuing education for K-12 public school teachers in the North Country and in Essex County, Vt. Preference is given to teachers in Coos County. Scholarship funds can be used for continuing education expenses, workshops, tuition and conferences in support of professional development. Candidates can apply for up to $1,000 by submitting an online application at www.nhcf.org/tillotsonscholarship by April 26. Applicants may be contacted for more information.
For more information on the fellowship or scholarships, contact Jean Clarke, senior program associate, at (603) 225-6641 ext. 20238 or jean.clarke@nhcf.org.