The Abrams Foundation will award scholarships to eligible faculty or administrative staff of the Harrisburg School District. Applicants must demonstrate initiative, a desire to improve themselves, a need for financial assistance and that the course of study to be pursued will improve their professional skill, ability and understanding.
A comprehensive statement of intent must be submitted with each application. The statement must explain how the course of study that the applicant intends to pursue will enhance the applicant’s ability to provide improved education opportunities for students in the Harrisburg School District. In addition, the application must be accompanied by a letter of recommendation from the principal of the district school to which the applicant is assigned or from the Superintendent of Schools if the course of study is to be directed by the school district. Use of proceeds from the scholarship are restricted to those purposes outlined in the application and statement of intent and may be changed only with the permission of the Foundation.
Each applicant must sign a statement agreeing to continue on the faculty or staff of the Harrisburg School District for a minimum of two years after completion of the course of study for which the assistance is granted. |
