Grants and Scholarships for Arizona Educators and Students

To ease the financial hardship for an AEA member or public school that has experienced an unexpected, unforeseen loss impacting work performance or hindering students' achievement or progress.  Emergency assistance can be requested for an Environmental Catastrophe, a Housing Misfortune, or a Family Need. Grant amounts may be awarded up to $1,500.

This grant offers direct assistant to public school educators who wish to improve an individual student’s personal well-being or academic performance.  

This scholarship is awarded to teachers who pursue or renew National Board Certification (NBC), the highest professional achievement in teaching. 

This grant is awarded to any full-time teacher or education support professional to further develop their professional skills.  Maximum grant amounts are $650.

This grant is awarded to educational programs that develop an appreciation for the fine arts by enriching the lives of under-served children in the exploration of music, drama, dance, and/or art.