Awards, Scholarships & Grants

SDEA Scholarship for Minorities

The South Dakota Education Association/NEA is proud to announce the availability of scholarships to promising ethnic minority students who are seeking degrees in either the teaching field or school counseling.  The intent of these scholarships is to provide financial support to students who are doing their student teaching or school counseling internship.
Deadline: April 15, 2010
Guidelines & Application
 

SDEA/NEA Educational Foundation Grants

The SDEA/NEA Educational Foundation Program provides grants up to $1,000.00 (one thousand dollars) to members of the association in support of innovative educational and student-oriented projects. The foundation program funds new member-led projects. The SDEA/NEA Educational Foundation gives preference to proposals that address student achievement, cultural diversity issues, include community partnerships, and can be duplicated by others.
Deadline: May 1, 2010
Grant Guidelines & Application
 

Honored Women Educators of South Dakota

Three women educators from across South Dakota were recently inducted into the Honored Women Educators of South Dakota at their annual meeting held in Chamberlain on October 10, 2009. See story and photo here.

To nominate a member for the Honored Women Educators of South Dakota,
see guidelines and nomination form.
Deadline: May 1, 2010
 

Award for Teaching Excellence

The NEA Foundation Awards for Teaching Excellence recognize, reward, and promote excellence in teaching and advocacy for the profession. They also honor public education and the dedicated members of the NEA. The NEA Foundation and the National Education Association jointly present the awards with support from NEA Member Benefits, the Horace Mann Companies, and the Pearson Foundation.
Deadline: May 3, 2010
Details & How to Nominate
 

SDEA/NEA Friend of Education Award

The Friend of Education Award is to honor a person or organization that has made a significant contribution on a statewide basis toward achieving a quality public education for all students.
Ivan and Susan Palmer of Brookings were the 2008 award recipients.  See story here.
Deadline: November 1, 2010
Details & Nomination Form
 

SDEA/NEA Human and Civil Rights Award

The Human and Civil Rights Award is to honor an individual, student, or organization for their work in promoting human and civil rights. In 2009, SDEA awarded two recipients:  Rapid City Principal Jeanne Burckhard and Sioux Falls educator Wendy Giebink.
Deadline: November 1, 2010
Details/Past Winners & Nomination Form

Ramia Boersma Memorial Scholarship

The South Dakota Education Association/NEA awards scholarships to outstanding students who are planning on entering the teaching profession . The Association may annually award up to three $750 scholarships for each academic year.
Deadline: February 15, 2011
Details & Nomination Form
 

Members/Locals of Distinction Program
We want to recognize the achievements of our talented SDEA /NEA members as well as the great things our local associations accomplish. If you, a fellow member or your local association has done something noteworthy, complete a nomination form