Fund for Teachers

Fund for Teachers enriches the personal and professional growth of teachers by recognizing and supporting them as they identify and pursue opportunities around the globe that will have the greatest impact on their practice, the academic lives of their students and on their school communities. Maximum award: $10,000 for teams; $5,000 for individuals. Eligibility: teachers preK-12 with at least three years' experience and who intend to return to the classroom the following year. Deadline:January 29, 2015. More

The Bezos Scholars Program at the Aspen Institute seeks students who are independent thinkers, demonstrated leaders, and engaged community members. Participants meet one another and engage in seminars and informal meetings with the international leaders, acclaimed thinkers, and creative artists who participate in the annual Aspen Ideas Festival. Following attendance at the Aspen Ideas Festival, the student/educator scholar teams will return home and create Local Ideas Festivals in their schools. Maximum award: participation in the Aspen Ideas Festival, June 27 - July 3, 2015. Eligibility: applicants' schools must be public high schools (including charter and magnet schools) where at least 25 percent of students are eligible for the free/reduced lunch program. Potential scholars must be legal U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents in their junior year with a GPA of 3.5 or higher and be taking Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate classes. Scholar applicants should demonstrates leadership in school and community and have scored exceptionally well on PSAT/SAT/or ACT. Deadline: February 17, 2015. More 

Kohl's Corporation: Kohl's Cares Scholarship Program

Every year, Kohl's recognizes and rewards young volunteers across the country for their amazing contributions to their communities. Maximum award: $10,000. Eligibility: legal U.S. residents of a state in which a Kohl's store is located between the ages of 6 and 18 and not yet a high school graduate as of March 13, 2015. Deadline: March 13, 2015. More

Grants for Innovative Library Reading Programs
Each year, the American Association of School Librarians provides funding for an innovative children's reading program. The annual award has gone most frequently to a program that encourages and inspires young readers, especially students who are struggling readers.
Prize: An award of $2,500 is available to support an innovative program.
Deadline: February 1, 2015