Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois
"Our mission is to inspire, develop and support teacher and school leader excellence in Illinois, especially in schools-of-need.Our leading-edge education preparation through the Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Program delivers exceptional teachers who make an impact from day one. We help students - in Illinois and beyond - thrive in the classroom and in life.
Through recognition of master teachers and school leaders with the Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching & Leadership and career support, Golden Apple also advances critical teacher performance and career longevity." - Golden Apple Organization
Through recognition of master teachers and school leaders with the Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching & Leadership and career support, Golden Apple also advances critical teacher performance and career longevity." - Golden Apple Organization
The Golden Apple Scholars program is a scholarship opportunity for future teachers who show promise in providing an equitable education tot their future students. Applicants must complete an application and essay when first applying. Applicants who pass the application process are chosen for a face-to-face interview with Golden Apple staff and/or award winners. Scholars who are chosen from this process are awarded up to $25,000 in tuition assistance. They are required to participate in month-long summer institutes at colleges throughout Illinois. These scholars are also required to keep a minimum GPA, and must sign a contract committing to teaching in a school of need for a minimum of 5 years after graduating and becoming certified.
When we aren't in our on-site experiences, we are participating in professional development classes with partners such as LEAP Innovations, Lurie's Children Hospital, and the WE Movement! Here our some of our organizations and presenters we have had the opportunity to work with: