Centennial Study Award

Purpose
The study awards are awarded to teachers on an annual basis to support the continuing professional development of certified teachers in the province. At least two awards, valued at $2,500 each, will be presented each year, provided suitable applications are received. Fifty per cent of the award will be disbursed upon proof of enrollment to full-time study; the remaining fifty percent will be awarded upon receipt of a transcript indicating successful completion of courses.

Criteria
To be eligible, an individual must be an active member of the NLTA as described by Section I.A.1 of NLTA policy.

Applicants must be (or intend to be) in full-time attendance at a recognized university.

Considerations for selection will include:

  • involvement in the Association at school, branch, regional and /or provincial levels;
  • two letters of recommendation from any of the following: administrators, colleagues, branch presidents, special interest council presidents outlining your service to the profession;
  • interest in and/or participation in professional development activities;
  • indication of how the proposed study supports future teaching plans;and
  • possible benefits which could accrue to the school/educational community.

Applications which are in keeping with current trends in education, which respond to an identified area of personal growth by the teacher, and those that express provincial and school board needs, will be given priority.

Successful applicants must return to teaching in this province as full members of the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers' Association upon completion of their studies. Failure to do so will result in a requirement to repay the award amount.

Successful applicants should be willing, upon completion of study, to share their increased knowledge with other teachers as requested.

Selection
Recipients are chosen by the Professional Issues Committee.

Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted to the NLTA on or before March 31. The award is to be used for study in the Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter semesters following the deadline.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

PLEASE NOTE
Professional References: Please fax to: 1-877-711-6582, mail to: Professional Development Division, 3 Kenmount Rd., St. John's, NL, A1B 1W1, or email: scardoulis@nlta.nl.ca, two letters of recommendation from any of the following:

  • Administrators
  • Colleagues
  • Branch Presidents
  • Special Interest Council Presidents
Applicants can include by fax or mail or email any necessary additional information.

 

APPLICATION FORM


Your Information
School Information
Degrees/Diplomas
Number of Years Teaching

(School(s), Grades Taught)

[If Yes, please mail a copy of confirmation of acceptance from the educational institution.]

[Provide details on area of study to be pursued; how the proposed study supports future teaching plans; and the possible benefits which could accrue to you as a professional, your school, school board, or the NLTA.]

PLEASE NOTE
Two letters of reference from two of the following are required for your application to be complete.

a) Administrators
b) Colleagues
c) Branch Presidents
d) Special Interest Council Presidents

Fax to: 1-877-711-6582, mail to: Professional Development Division, 3 Kenmount Rd., St. John's, NL, A1B 1W1, or email: scardoulis@nlta.nl.ca.