Professional Development Grants for Michigan Teachers

Lake Trust Credit Union is committed to supporting financial education and college access efforts in Michigan schools. Lake Trust provides financial assistance to Michigan educators for financial and business related professional development opportunities with the Lake Trust Credit Union Professional Development Award Program.

In recognition of and in appreciation of our secondary school counselors and teachers in Lake Trust's 35-county membership area, the Professional Development Award Program was established  to enhance teaching skills and support students' financial, business, and career goals. The program's professional development grants allows Michigan teachers to take advantage of workshops, association conferences, and training.

Since its inception we have helped over 25 educators attend professional development training and reached over 6,000 students with financial literacy due to our efforts. Due to your thank you cards, phone calls, and feedback at conferences, we have increased our commitment for 2012 and look forward to receiving your applications.

Funding

• All applications are being accepted starting Wednesday, February 1, 2012.
• Up to $300 will be awarded per educator/per school to be applied toward conference/training/event expenses which include travel, registration and/or training workshop, and sub-pay only.
• Funding for awards will be based on availability, but the education committee has commited to funding over 20 educators in 2012. Look on our web site for a list of winners beginning March 15th.
• One application per school/per school year may be approved for funding, at the discretion of the review committee. 
• Applications will be accepted and awards will be granted for Winter/Spring conferences, as follows:
  • The deadline to apply is May 11, 2012 
  • Funding begins on or before Feb 15, 2012
• Applications will be accepted and awards will be granted for Summer/Fall conferences, as follows:
  • The deadline to apply is November 14, 2012
  • Funding begins on or before April 2, 2012 and runs through December 14, 2012. 

Eligibility

• Open to all secondary full-time/part-time, High School/Middle School Certified Business Teachers, Family and Consumer Science Certified Educators and School Counselors at all Michigan public, private and charter schools within Lake Trust's 35-county membership area.
• Conference/Training/Event focus must be on either Financial Education (example: MCEEE, MBEA or Jump Start) or College Access (example: MCAN or MI School Counselor Association Conference).
• Membership with Lake Trust Credit Union is not mandatory to apply.
• Applications for conferences/training/events should be received at least three weeks prior to the event date. The purpose of this restriction is to meet registration deadlines and avoid late fees. Lake Trust Credit Union is not responsible and will not pay for any late fees.
• Funding program is not open to Lake Trust Credit Union employees or their families.
• Funding program is not open to previous Lake Trust Union Professional Development winners
• All applications become property of Lake Trust

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To apply for a professional development grant.

Please make sure to specify in your application
where/who you would like the award checks to be sent.
Before applying please contact us if you have questions.