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How to apply for Educators Grants

Ƶ supports educators in their mission to inspire and guide students towards academic success. By registering as an Ƶ Educator, you gain access to resources and grants tailored to your field of work. Whether you're a teacher, counselor, administrator, or in any academic role, you can apply for grants by registering through the below link. Once registered, navigate to the "Apply for grants" section on your dashboard to explore and apply for these opportunities.

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Clara Thompson, Westfield High School, Houston, TX

"I cannot do my job without such support from this organization because being the college counselor who serves 9th-12th graders, serving about 2,200 students, I have to make sure I meet their needs. This is one of the biggest ways that I can meet their needs, whatever they may be. Thank you for this opportunity to be celebrated for efforts that make a difference in the future of our generation to come, our future leaders."

Grants

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Hear what Ƶ Grant winners have to say!

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Cecil Davis
DAVIS Learning Academy, Stone Mountain, GA

"Ƶ is an awesome organization which supports the scholarship of high school students with extracurricular activities. Notably, Ƶ also acknowledges the importance of athletic activities in developing talented youth with the Athletic Sponsor Grant. Grants provide tremendous support to programs, including athletic programs, by extending resources available to each student. My experience with Ƶ as an Educator has been rewarding in identifying high school scholars who are student-athletes."

Diana Adame
Educator

"I am very grateful that organizations such as these exist. It gives me that extra confidence that is needed in the education world to know that my students will not be negated an opportunity to be creative and be able to explore through research or academic coursework."

Nakisia Sims
Educator

"I am incredibly honored to be a recipient of the Ƶ Inclusion Grant and deeply grateful for the support it provides in fostering an inclusive learning environment for my students. As an educator, my mission is to create opportunities where all students, regardless of their abilities, feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. This grant has allowed me to implement new strategies and resources that enhance engagement, accessibility, and learning experiences for my exceptional students. Ƶ’s commitment to recognizing educators who go above and beyond is truly inspiring. This recognition not only validates the hard work and dedication of teachers but also reinforces the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion in education. I hope my story encourages fellow educators and students to continue striving for excellence, embracing challenges, and making a meaningful impact in their communities. Thank you, Ƶ, for investing in the future of education and for empowering teachers like me to shape a world where every student has the opportunity to thrive."

Sheena Jordan
Educator

"Dear Ƶ, I want to thank you for providing this grant to help my students in the BSU and ASU so they may continue their work in cultivating a sense of belonging for students of all identities at our school. It warms my heart to know that Ƶ truly sees the value in investing in our youth. Please keep making dreams come true and never cease pouring into our greatest natural resource, our youth!"

Crystal Rhodes
Eduator

"Being in the education field, while rewarding, is also very challenging. I love working with children and families and this grant affords me the opportunity to excel in the field and tackle some of the most challenging situations. I am so grateful to receive this! Thank you so much to Ƶ for awarding me this grant! This is amazing!"

Allison Bentley
Educator

"I am incredibly honored to receive this Ƶ grant and truly grateful for its support to my students and UI. This opportunity will allow members of our DECA chapter to travel and compete at the DECA International Conference, giving them invaluable experiences that will enhance their leadership, business skills, and future careers. Thank you, Ƶ, for investing in educators and students—your support makes a lasting impact!"

Steve Nelson
Educator

"I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to support our robotics team through this generous grant. Operating a competitive robotics program comes with significant costs, but the skills and experiences these students gain are priceless. This funding will help us provide students with hands-on STEM opportunities that will be invaluable as they prepare for the challenges and innovations of the 21st century. Thank you for empowering our team to dream bigger and work towards a brighter future."

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Mandy Sutton
Educator

"I chose to be a part of Ƶ after I was invited by one of my students because I wanted to live what I say. I always tell my students to go after every opportunity given to them because you may never know how it will turn out. Being a member of Ƶ has provided me with the opportunity to return to school to enhance my education so I can better serve my students."

Chellyn Boquiren
Educator

"I can't wait to share this wonderful news with the amazing student leaders of our school's Model United Nations (MUN)! This Ƶ grant will enable our group to attend more conferences. My students are enthusiastic and driven. They are also not your typical MUN club. My students will be the first in their families to attend college. Often, our students are the only African American or Latinx students at the conferences we attend. I support MUN because it fosters diplomacy, and an understanding of international issues, and encourages young people to become global citizens. On a personal note, attending MUN conferences also gives my students the space to meet and interact with academically motivated young people, something of a precursor to the students they will encounter in college."

Grants FAQ

Educators who have registered as Ƶ Educators are eligible to apply for grants. Click here to register for free as an Ƶ Educator.

Click here to log in to your dashboard. Once you are logged in your dashboard, select “Apply for Grants.” Grant applications appear on educator dashboards only. You can also browse the open grant opportunities on our Grants webpage.

Ƶ Educators of Distinction are outstanding educators—nominated by Ƶ members—who are leaders in both their school and community. By offering exclusive grants to Ƶ Educators of Distinction, Ƶ aims to empower leading educators as they continue to improve students’ lives both inside and outside of the classroom. Click here to learn more about the Ƶ Educator of Distinction program.

Educators are invited to apply for grants via email. You may also browse open Grant opportunities on our website.

No, if you unsubscribe from any Ƶ emails, you will no longer receive grant email invitations. Be sure to set your Ƶ contact preferences to “allow” to receive grant notifications. To edit your contact preferences, log in to your dashboard, and select “My Profile.”

Make sure that your Ƶ contact preferences are set to “allow.” When you update your contact preferences, it should take less than a day for the grant applications to appear on your member dashboard. If you are a newly registered Ƶ Educator, please allow 24 – 48 hours for grants to appear in your dashboard.

Most grants require a statement, resume, principal or headmaster recommendation, and a headshot (photograph) suitable for website posting.

Ƶ grant applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on the deadline date.

You should receive an email confirmation that your application was successfully submitted. You can also check your application status this way:

1) Log into your Ƶ Dashboard: https://dashboard.nshss.org/

2) Click on Apply for Grants> Click Here to View Current Open Grants

3) Go to My Applications (in the top right corner)

4) On the My Applications dashboard, you can see the status of your applications. If it has been successfully submitted, you will see a green check mark and “submitted” as the status.

Ƶ educators are eligible to receive one Ƶ grant per calendar year.