The Dan Kuiper Master Teacher Scholarship Fund
Teachers are the heart of Valley Christian Schools. They help to shape the lives of our children, equipping students to be culture changers for Christ. To recognize and support these mission critical employees, The Dan Kuiper Master Teacher Scholarship Fund is established to support continuing education opportunities for faculty members and academic-related staff members at VCS. In honor of Dan’s legacy as a master teacher, VCS would like to support and encourage current VCS teachers to pursue additional degree, certificate, and licensure programs in order to become a master teacher at VCS.
The Dan Kuiper Master Teacher Scholarship Fund funds the school’s Continuing Education for Teachers program.
Continuing Education for Teachers Program
The Dan Kuiper Master Teacher Scholarship Fund is a newly established endowment fund at VCS which will fund the school’s Continuing Education for Teachers program. This fund will be fully funded once it reaches a principal balance of $50,000.
Once funded at $50,000, VCS will be able to distribute earnings from the fund at approximately $3,000 per year, supporting 3-5 VCS teachers and academic-related staff members each year.
How It Works
STEP 1: Complete at least 1 year of service with VCS.
STEP 2: Apply for a formal degree/certification/licensure program.
STEP 3: Once accepted to that program, apply for the CEFT program at VCS.
STEP 4: After being accepted into the CEFT program, receive up to $3,000 in reimbursements and bonuses in support of your efforts! Must stay employed at VCS during the program.
Who Can Apply
Applicant must be a current VCS faculty member, or serve in an academic-related position, who has been employed at VCS for one year or longer and is in good standing. Members of the Executive Leadership Team and staff members that do not serve on the academic side of the school do not quality for this program.
How to Apply
To be accepted into the Continuing Education for Teachers program, applicant must submit an application with the following information:
- Proof of application to or progress made in the program
- Written narrative of how they anticipate the chosen program will impact their work at VCS
- Anticipated total cost
- Signed commitment to remain employed at VCS during the program
Accepted Programs
Only formal degree, certificate, and licensure programs from an accredited institution will be considered. An applicant may apply for an exception, but please note that exceptions are rarely, if ever, approved.
Earnable Amounts
Those who are accepted into the CEFT program will earn up to $500 per semester, up to $1,000 per calendar year, for up to four semesters (up to $2,000 in tuition reimbursements). Employee must maintain an 80% average or “Pass” for pass/fail coursework.
Employee will receive a $1,000 employment bonus if continuing to work for VCS for 12 full months after graduation/completion of program.
Employees may receive up to $3,000 in total reimbursements and bonuses per degree/program.
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