Patrick T. Raven Conference Attendance Grants

The Patrick T. Raven Scholarship provides financial assistance to teachers to support their attendance at the Central States Conference. It is paid as reimbursement of the conference registration fee. Recipients must register online by February 15, 2024. (The maximum reimbursement is $200). A discount coupon will be provided for a portion of the cost with remaining reimbursement provided after attending the conference. Application deadline is November 15, 2023.

Criteria

• Applicants must reside or teach in a state that is an organizational member of the Central States Advisory Council.

• A letter of recommendation from an administrator, colleague, or other stakeholder in support of the application and attendance at the conference is required.

• Priority will be given to applicants with five or fewer years of teaching experience.

• Priority will be given to first-time Central States attendees.

Required

Personal Statement 

• A statement (500 words maximum) addressing your need for and reasons for applying for this grant. How would the grant facilitate your attendance at the Central States conference? What do you hope to gain or accomplish by attending the conference

Letter of Recommendation

• A letter of recommendation from an administrator, department chair, colleague, or other stakeholder in support of your application and attendance at the Cetnral States conference.

Don’t hesitate to contact our Grants & Scholarships Committee at grants@csctfl.org with questions or for more information.