FORTIFY Teacher of the Year Scholarship

Purpose: Recognizing teachers from Fortify Foundation's partnered schools that embody excellence in Christian education.

Geographic Scope: Fortify Foundation partner schools across the United States

Award Use: The scholarship must be utilized for a teacher-led project that will directly enhance the classroom experience. If the terms cannot be met due to unforeseen circumstances, the grant will be allocated to the endowment fund of the school's choice.

Eligibility Requirements

• Nominee must be a K-12 teacher (including elective, secondary, or enrichment courses)
• Nominee must have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience (may be cumulative from previous employments)
• Nominee must be contracted to the school for the next school year
• In accordance with Proverbs 22:1, the teacher must have a good reputation with staff, students, and school families

Important Notes

• Fortify Foundation must award all scholarships directly to a non-profit organization (the school)
• Only K-12 classroom teachers are eligible; support and administrative staff are not eligible for this specific award

Contact Information:

• Address: 615 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
• Phone: (803) 615-3037
• Email: info@fortifyfoundation.com

Application Process

Nominations are submitted by schools on behalf of eligible teachers.

School Information

• School Name (Required)
• School Address including street address, city, state, and ZIP code (Required)

Nominating Administrator Information

• Full Name (Required)
• Title (Required)
• Email (Required)
• Phone (Required)

Nominee Teacher Information

• Full Name (Required)
• Grade/Subjects Taught (Required)
• Years of Service at Current School (Required)
• Total Years in Christian Education (Required)

Nomination Questions

1. Why are you nominating this teacher? (Required)
2. Provide an example of a time when the nominee went above and beyond to further impact a student's life. (Required)
3. How does the nominee contribute to the overall success of the team? (Required)
4. In what ways has the nominee served as a mentor to other teachers? (Required)
5. What are some teaching methods utilized to create an engaging atmosphere in the classroom? (Required)
6. Provide an example of how the nominee has overcome challenges in the classroom. (Required)
7. What makes this teacher stand out from the rest? (Required)
8. In what ways have you seen this nominee's faith put into action? (Required)
9. What do you hope others will learn from this nominee's story? (Required)

Optional Supporting Materials

Additional materials are optional but encouraged:

• Letters of support from students, parents, or staff
• Classroom photos or video links
• News clippings or articles
• Testimonials
• Maximum file size: 2 GB