The deadline for accepting applications for the Mohling Foundation Scholarship to attend a regional or national NSTA convention has been extended through Oct 16.
Applicants must have two years of teaching experience in any of grades K-12 in Kansas Schools and intend to continue teaching for the next year.
Application follows:
Wendell G. Mohling Foundation Scholarship Application
This scholarship, in honor of Dr.Wendell G. Mohling, will be awarded to a Kansas science teacher, to attend a National Science Teachers Association Conference.
The scholarship, to be used sometime during the school year it is awarded, will be in the amount of $700.00. Application deadline is October 1st.
The applicant must meet all of the following requirements:
1) The teacher is currently teaching science in a Kansas school, in grades K-12, and has
been teaching science for a minimum of 2 years.
2) The teacher will continue teaching science in a Kansas school during the following
school year, after the scholarship is awarded. A letter of support from the teacher’s
superintendent/ principal will be required, and must accompany the application.
3) The teacher has never attended an NSTA convention.
4) The teacher will provide receipts to the foundation, to document the teacher’s
expenses while attending the convention.
5) The teacher will join or renew his/her Kansas Association of Teachers of Science
membership for the year. The foundation will reimburse the cost of this membership.
Applicant Information
Name:____________________________________________________________
First Middle Last
Current Teaching Assignment: ________________________________________
School Name:______________________________________________________
School Address: ___________________________________________________
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School District: ____________________________________________________
School Phone Number: ______________________________________________
School Fax Number: ________________________________________________
Email Address: ____________________________________________________
Home Address: ____________________________________________________
Home Phone Number: ______________________________________________
Mobile Phone Number: ____________________________________________
Undergraduate Degree: _____________________________________________
College/University: _______________________________________________
Year Granted: __________________________
Prior teaching experience: List the school district, the dates employed, and subject(s) taught.
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Respond to the following on an 8 ½” x 11” paper, double-spaced, one side only:
Explain in detail how attending a NSTA Convention will benefit you as a science teacher, and the impact your attendance will have on the students that you teach. Maximum length not to exceed one page. Attach this essay to the application.
By signing this application, you are attesting that the above information is correct and that you meet all of the requirements for the scholarship. Please mail this application with the letter of support from your superintendent/principal to: Wendell G. Mohling Foundation,
P.O. Box 442536, Lawrence, KS 66044. Deadline: October 16, 2019
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Signature Date
Information about the Mohling Foundation, downloadable scholarship application, and biographical information about past winners is available at: www.wendellmohlingfoundation.com
Questions may be directed to: mohlingfoundation@gmail.com
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