Enrichment Scholarships and Grants for Educators

Application quarterly deadline:  October 1^st, January 1^st, April 1^st, July 1^st

Awards will not exceed $2,000.  Applications can be submitted at any time and will be reviewed quarterly. 

The grant application packet must include the following:

• Project description- include the need for funding and outline potential impact
• Itemized budget
• Recommendation letter from School Principal

One application will be applied to all eligible enrichment scholarships. Recipients may still be awarded from more than one scholarship fund, should the committee choose to do so, based upon criteria and available funds. Complete the below application for consideration from the following funds:

• The Jacob Dannenberg Education Enrichment Fund provides support to Elementary School Educators for such things as: necessary classroom/additional materials; student participation in special field trips to exceptional exhibits or involvement in other educational experiences; or guest faculty/speakers.
• The Tom and Lucy Franke Education Enrichment Fund provides support for Marshall area educators for such things as: creation of special units in science, math, the arts, necessary classroom/additional materials, student participation in special field trips to exceptional exhibits or involvement in other educationally sound experiences, guest faculty/speakers.
• The Hayes-Washburn Fund for the Visual Arts is for Marshall Public Schools educators seeking support for programs, such as, visiting artists, visiting art exhibits, tours to art institutes and centers, scholarships for classes at art centers and purchasing supplies for enrichment classes.
• The Marshall Music Fund is for Marshall Public Schools educators seeking to enhance music programs for fifth through twelfth grade. All music fields, including instrumental and vocal, are eligible to apply. Funding supports programming for up to one year.
• The Karen M. Nickels Equestrian Fund supports the activities of the Marshall Public Schools Equestrian Club, primarily but not necessarily limited to, expenses incurred by the team when participating in the regional or stare equestrian competition or for the purchase of and or the construction or improvement of team buildings, equipment or facilities.  It is not intended to be used for individual scholarships or general purposes for the MPS.
• The Karen M. Nickels Memorial Fund is for Marshall Public Schools educators seeking support for the needs of Special Education elementary students, particularly those students at Walters Elementary School.  The fund shall be utilized to supplement the annual budgeted allocation for special education student’s needs, particularly outdoor playground equipment, indoor exercise and gymnasium facilities and equipment.      
• The Bonnie Kay Rocco Community Kindness Fund supports qualified nonprofit organizations, such as, but not limited to, Calhoun County 4-H, Marshall and Tekonsha Public Libraries, local elementary schools and the Marshall and Tekonsha High Schools’ Athletic Departments.
• The Success Fund for Marshall Public Schools provides support to Marshall Public Schools educators seeking assistance with new and innovative programs that directly impact the student experience.