Forney Education Leadership Foundation
The Forney Education Leadership Foundation is a 501 (c3) nonprofit, taxexempt, philanthropic organization, which was created in 2003 by six visionary business leaders and formalized in 2004. By 2008, the foundation had grown to more than $500,000.
The purpose of the Foundation is to award each Forney ISD high school graduating senior, whom applies, with a $500 scholarship toward continuing education - whether vocational, technical, community college or university.
Ultimately, the goal of the Foundation’s Board of Directors is to endow the scholarship program for all graduating Forney ISD high school seniors that will outlive all of those currently serving on the Board.
All Forney ISD graduates are eligible for the scholarship, provided they have completed a minimum of nine months of education in a Forney ISD high school prior to graduation. The scholarship pays $50 each semester, (fall and spring) for the first two years and $75 each semester for the last two years. Students are required to take a minimum 12 hours each semester and maintain a 2.0 GPA each semester.
To apply for a semester scholarship payment, students must submit a schedule of classes, along with their name, address and a contact phone number. All students are required to maintain a 2.0 GPA throughout the continuing education process to continue to receive the Forney Education Leadership Foundation’s Scholarship.
Beginning in the fall of 2007, the Foundation created the Educational Grant Program for FISD teachers, administrators and staff to recognize and support innovative instructional programs which will positively impact Forney ISD students. As of 2012, the Foundation had awarded more than $200,000 to grant recipients to fund programs for their classrooms.
For more information call 972.564.4055.
Click on the link below for information on how to apply for a scholarship from the Forney Education Leadership Foundation.
HOW TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP
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2012 Forney ISD Teacher Grants
The Forney Education Leadership Foundation recently awarded several grants to teachers in the Forney Independent School District with the 5th Annual Teacher Grant Program. The Forney Education Leadership Foundation has awarded more than $200,000 in grant money to teachers and district employees since the grant program began in 2007. Those grants have been used to help district personnel enhance the education process in their classrooms, on their campuses and across the district. Monthly Board Meetings The Forney Education Leadership Foundation Board meets the second Tuesday of every month, unless rescheduled due to conflicts. The meetings are held from 12 noon to 1 p.m at the Forney ISD Central Administration Building in the Board Room.
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Larry Coker Lisa Cowgill Administrative Assistant 972-564-4055 - Office 972-552-3873 - Fax lisa.cowgill@forneyisd.net |
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