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Study Grant

All members of NCSTA who are taking study classes, attending conferences, or participating in workshops are eligible for one study grant. NCSTA will pay up to one half of your expenses, not to exceed the amount approved by the NCSTA board each year if your application is selected by the Study Grants Committee. Graduate courses for the purpose of obtaining a degree are not acceptable. To apply, complete the application below and forward it to the NCSTA Study Grant Committee. Grant applications are considered and awarded four times a year. To receive approval of the grant request it must be submitted before your scheduled study. If approved, a nontransferable check will be made only to the grant winner(s) upon receipt of items listed in the agreement. NCSTA will pay only 1/2 of the expenses at varying amounts. If awarded this grant you must agree to present at the annual conference and write about the study for The Journal or The Science Reflector.

To apply, complete the application form, a summary of your proposal including information concerning the individuals involved and anticipated benefits to classroom instruction. The deadlines for submitting your request are March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15.

Study Grant Committee
Tammy D. Lee
358 Stone Gate Drive
Greenville, NC 27858
252-714-3250

NCSTA members may apply for funds for supplies, materials, equipment, printing, travel and other expenses related to an innovative curriculum project involving students in a unique way. These funds are not intended for student travel such as field trips or for the personal gain of the Project Director. A committee will select recipients based on: innovativeness, establishment of need, realistic plan of action, ability to replicate, and the number of persons benefited. If awarded the grant, you must submit a two-page summary of the project and an article in The Reflector or a presentation at the conference. Two grants of up to $1000 will be awarded each year.

To apply complete the ICSG application form which includes a description of your poject including: general purpose and goals, statement of need, population involved and expected outcomes. Proposals must be postmarked no later than May 1.

Innovative Curriculum Grant Committee
Janet Bailey
PO Box 472
Youngsville, NC 27596
919-605-0198 (H)
919-807-3923 (W)

Download an application form for

• Study Grants
• Innovative Curriculum Grant

or contact Janet Bailey or Tammy Lee for a copy. Be sure to read the grant description for other materials that must be submitted.