Eligible: Undergraduate or Graduate BIPOC Aspiring Educator ISTA members 

The Ann Wilkins Legacy Scholarship is designed to increase the pipeline of well-qualified Black, Indigenous, or Educators of Color in Indiana. The scholarship was named for Ann Wilkins, a former Indianapolis Public Schools teacher, Indianapolis Education Association President, and ISTA UniServ Director. It awards $1,000 per semester for up to two semesters, for any BIPOC undergraduate or graduate student who is in a full-time practicum experience pursing licensure in education in any one of the Indiana Approved Educator Preparation Programs. Prospective students must be a current ISTA Aspiring Educator member and plan to pursue employment in any public school system in Indiana. Prospective candidates will also be expected to submit two letters of reference and complete a 500 word or fewer essay explaining why a racially diverse faculty is essential to the learning outcomes of Hoosier students. One of these letters of recommendation must be submitted from an official in the Educator Preparation Program where the applicant is enrolled.

Nomination deadline is November 15th for spring semester applicants and April 15th for fall semester applicants. The Racial Affairs Committee will evaluate the applications and choose an awardee. Questions? Contact LaQuita Maxey at lmaxey@ista-in.org.    

Purpose
The ISTA-Retired is committed to supporting local retired chapters throughout the state. Retired Chapter Grants up to $500 may be submitted to help establish a new retired chapter, to assist a struggling chapter, or to increase a retired chapter’s membership.
Eligibility
Any established retired chapter or retired members who is founding a retired chapter.
Application
Submit a hard copy or online application form with no more than 300 words describing how the grant money will be used and the amount of the grant requested. ISTA-Retired Chapter Grants may be used for program expenses, speakers, room rental, or other appropriate expenses. Application deadline is October 31, 2024. (Hard copy applications must be postmarked on or before Oct. 31, 2024)
Evaluation
A final grant report will be sent to the membership chairperson along with receipts for expenses incurred. The final report shall be no longer than one page describing retired chapter’s increase in membership, the establishment of a retired chapter, or the enhanced programs offered by the retired chapter. The evaluation shall be submitted no later than July 1, 2025. If no evaluation is submitted that retired chapter forfeits all monetary assistance from ISTA-Retired until the money is reimbursed to ISTA-Retired.

This scholarship is open to ISTA members who are candidates for National Board Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. The ISTA Foundation accepts and reviews applications on a rolling basis beginning Sept. 1. The scholarship is awarded on a first come, first served basis as applications are received, provided the applicant meets all scholarship criteria.

PURPOSE 

The Outstanding Treasurer Award was established to reward well‐trained, effective local and district council treasurers and to recognize them for their service and dedication to their associations. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

To qualify for an Outstanding Treasurer Award, a treasurer must comply with the criteria outlined in the nomination form which covers membership dues remittal, financial records and training. 

SELECTION OF RECIPIENT Treasurers who meet all the criteria for the award and are nominated by their local presidents or district council chairs automatically receive the award. PRESENTATION Each recipient is recognized at a local or district event and receives a certificate and a letter of recognition from the ISTA treasurer. 

LOCAL PRESIDENT/DISTRICT COUNCIL CHAIR 

To earn this prestigious award, your treasurer must have met the following qualifications during the current fiscal year: 

• The local treasurer has forwarded ISTA and NEA membership dues in accordance with the ISTA Bylaws with no outstanding charges to the local Association by ISTA during the fiscal year.

• The local association or district council has a properly adopted financial budget.

• Financial reports were prepared and given at least once during the fiscal year.

• The treasurer attended at least one treasurer’s workshop within the past two fiscal years.

• The local president or district council chair verifies that all the above activities have been accomplished to the benefit of the members.

Eligible: Local associations and District Councils
This grant is open to a local association, two or more local associations jointly or a District Council to initiate creative projects/programs, which enhance public education in our local communities. The $500 grant is awarded annually, and as funding permits, grant renewal may be considered.
Criteria for selection includes the project/program’s link to the community, the applicant’s commitment to the project/program, the promotion and enhancement of public education and the ongoing effort to support public education. Applications must be submitted by Nov. 30 with all supportive materials included. The Issues and Concerns communications subcommittee will review applications and make recommendations to the board of directors for grants to be awarded by Jan. 15.
Questions? Contact John O'Neal.

Eligible: Local associations and/or District Councils

This grant is open to local associations and District Councils to provide professional development to their members. For the purposes of this grant, professional development is any program or process that results in developing the skills of educators, increases student learning or improves school or classroom quality.

The grant provides a disbursement of $1 for every member in the local association or District Council, whichever applies. Annual funding for this grant is limited.

Grant applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The Professional Practices & Standards Committee will review and approve grant applications quarterly by the following dates: Nov. 15, Feb. 15, May 15 and Aug. 15. The grant summary form must be submitted 30 days after the last grant activity is completed, or by Aug. 31, whichever is sooner.

Questions? Contact Angela Miller.

Only locals or district councils may apply for this grant. Individual members are not eligible.

Grants will be approved by the Professional Practices & Standards Committee by the following dates: 

Nov. 15         Feb. 15         May 15        Aug.15