Scholarships and Recognition Programs
Scholarship programs provide money for students to attend college or technical training after high school. Programs coordinated by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) will be posted ot this page when they are open for application. Check out our links to find out more about scholarship opportunities outside of MDE.
Recognition programs shine a light on students and educators doing great things in the classroom, as well as innovative and successful schools and programs. Watch this page for announcements as we promote the great work being done in Minnesota education!
The Jack Kent Cooke Young Scholars Program provides funding for high-achieving, low-income students from 7th grade through high school so they may participate in extra-curricular activities, music and other lessons, and more. Deadline to apply is April 16, 2012. See the link at right for more information.
Green Ribbon Schools
The Minnesota Department of Education received 16 applications for The U. S. Department of Education's Green Ribbon Schools competition. The program recognizes schools that save energy and reduce operating costs, create environmentally friendly learning spaces, promote student health, and provide environmental education to incorporate sustainability into the curriculum. National Green Ribbon Schools winners will be announced in late April. Questions can be directed to Jeff Ledermann, State Environmental and Outdoor Education Coordinator, 651-582-8602.
Recognition programs shine a light on students and educators doing great things in the classroom, as well as innovative and successful schools and programs. Watch this page for announcements as we promote the great work being done in Minnesota education!
The Jack Kent Cooke Young Scholars Program provides funding for high-achieving, low-income students from 7th grade through high school so they may participate in extra-curricular activities, music and other lessons, and more. Deadline to apply is April 16, 2012. See the link at right for more information.
Green Ribbon Schools
The Minnesota Department of Education received 16 applications for The U. S. Department of Education's Green Ribbon Schools competition. The program recognizes schools that save energy and reduce operating costs, create environmentally friendly learning spaces, promote student health, and provide environmental education to incorporate sustainability into the curriculum. National Green Ribbon Schools winners will be announced in late April. Questions can be directed to Jeff Ledermann, State Environmental and Outdoor Education Coordinator, 651-582-8602.
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Minnesota Academic Excellence Foundation Application--Spotlight on Community Involvement Award
Nominate a school for the 2010 MAEF School Spotlight on Community Involvement Award. Application form, instructions and scoring guidelines included. -
Minnesota Academic Excellence Foundation Application--Spotlight on Achievement Award
Application form, instructions and scoring guidelines for the 2010 MAEF School Spotlight on Achievement Award. -
Minnesota Academic Excellence Foundation Application--Spotlight on Innovation Award
Application form, instructions and scoring guidelines for the 2010 MAEF School Spotlight on Innovation Award. -
Character Education Resources and Recognition Programs
The links on this page include Minnesota and national programs and resources and links to recognition programs in character education -
Minnesota Indian Teacher Training Program - Eligible Institution Information
Contact information for the Minnesota Indian Teacher Training Program scholarship.
