FMNP Teacher Scholarship
The Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) Teacher Scholarship is available to
certified Florida teachers who are currently employed by a public or private K-12
school. Scholarships awarded will cover the entire cost of one FMNP core module
or special topics course. Scholarships will be awarded semi-annually on a first-come
first serve basis in each of the 8 geographic regions recognized by the program
(regional boundaries can be viewed here).
The number of scholarships awarded in each region each year will be dependent on
funding.
The names of scholarship awardees will be published on the FMNP website.
Who can apply:
Certified Florida teachers currently employed in a public or private k-12 school.
How to apply:
Interested parties must submit a completed application form, a copy of their certification,
and a letter of recommendation from the principal of the school where he/she is
employed by the application deadline to be considered. Applications must be
submitted online at the FMNP website. Recommendation letters must be signed
and dated, and can be emailed, faxed or mailed to the
FMNP Office.
Application Deadlines:
Applications for scholarships awarded in January will be accepted from May 15 –
December 15.
Applications for scholarships awarded in June will be accepted from December 16
– May 14.
Award Acceptance
Applicants awarded a scholarship will be notified by telephone or email by the FMNP
Program Coordinator.
Awardees must register for the course of their choice within 6 months from the date
the scholarship is awarded. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the scholarship.