Funding Amount

Full coverage (course fees, meals, materials, lodging)

Deadline

July 30, 2026

113 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Teacher Education Program Scholarship

Funder: Macon Electric Cooperative with support from Northeast Power

Overview: A professional development scholarship for middle and high school science teachers. The program offers a two-day continuing education course titled "Energy in Today's Classroom" developed by Central Electric Power Cooperative in conjunction with the University of Missouri.

Award Details:

  • Number of Awards: 2 scholarships per year

  • Coverage: Comprehensive coverage including course fees, meals, instructional materials, and lodging (if needed)

  • Professional Development Hours: 15 hours of classroom training and professional development
  • Course Content:

  • Energy Basics

  • Power Generation

  • Energy Efficiency

  • Energy Sources

  • Economics

  • Energy Production
  • Course Details:

  • Dates: Wednesday, July 29 and Thursday, July 30, 2026

  • Location: Courtyard Marriott, Jefferson City, MO

  • Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily

  • Duration: Two days (15 hours total)
  • Eligible Applicants:

  • Actively teaching middle school and/or high school science

  • Agricultural science or related subject matter

  • Teachers in Macon Electric Cooperative's service territory
  • Geographic Scope: Macon Electric Cooperative service area and surrounding schools

    Contact Information:

  • Rebecca Miller, Manager of Marketing and Communications

  • 31571 Business Hwy 36 E

  • Macon, MO 63552

  • Tel: (660) 385-3157
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Application Method: Online application form (Teacher Education Program Online Application)
    2. Required Information:
    - Name
    - Email
    - Phone
    - Address
    - City/Town
    - State
    - ZIP/Postal Code

    3. Essay/Interview Questions:
    - "What do you enjoy most about teaching?" (required)
    - "How do you feel this course will benefit you and your classroom?" (required)

    4. Timeline: Applications accepted for 2026 program (July 29-30 dates)

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    teachersscience-teachersteacher-development

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