Friedman Teacher Scholarships
This program is funded through the generosity of the Brenda and Fred (z”l) Friedman family.
2023 Friedman Scholarship Flyer
Who May Apply
Scholarships are open to English and Social Studies teachers throughout the state of Alabama, grades 6-12, for study at nationally recognized Holocaust training centers.
Requirements for ALL Scholarship Recipients
- Must be a resident of the state of Alabama.
- Must currently be teaching the Holocaust in the classroom.
- Must be four (4) or more years from retirement.
- Must have completed at least one (1) prior AHEC professional development program.
- Must include Holocaust studies in their classroom curriculum for a minimum of three (3) years after accepting a scholarship.
Additional Requirements for JFR Summer Institute and European Study Programs
- Must have a minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience.
- Must have a strong command of Holocaust history.
Preference is given to teachers who have previously attended AHEC workshops and/or programs. Previous Friedman Scholarship recipients are encouraged to re-apply for additional training.
Eligible Programs
The AHEC accepts applications for specific Eligible Programs. Other workshops will be considered but must be approved by the AHEC.
What is Covered
Scholarships cover 100% of registration fees plus travel, lodging, and per diem as determined by the AHEC. For international educational travel programs, the maximum award is $1,000. The number of scholarships awarded will be based on available funds.
The AHEC pre-pays all registration fees. All other up-front expenses are the responsibility of the scholarship recipient. These expenses are reimbursed upon the presentation of proper receipt documentation. Financial receipts with the accompanying Expense Documentation Form must be submitted within two (2) weeks of completion of the program in order to receive scholarship monies.
Follow up Requirements
- Scholarship recipients are expected to include Holocaust studies in their classroom curriculum for a minimum of three (3) years.
- Scholarship recipients are expected to write a summary of their experience with details of how they plan to incorporate it into their classroom.
- Scholarship recipients are expected to attend a reception sponsored by the AHEC in their honor. This will be scheduled during the summer following all workshops. This reception will provide an opportunity for recipients to meet the AHEC Board of Directors and donors as well as to network with other teachers committed to Holocaust education.
- Scholarship recipients are encouraged to participate in the AHEC Teacher Cadre in addition to other AHEC programs.
- As a follow-up, Scholarship recipients must complete an online evaluation assessing the impact of their training on classroom instruction.
Timetable for Scholarship Review
Applications Open for Summer 2023
Monday, November 28, 2022
All Scholarship Applications Due
Friday, January 27, 2023
Scholarship Recipients Notified by AHEC
Friday, February 10, 2023
Forms
Friedman Scholarship Application
Teacher Scholarship Pledge of Commitment
Teacher Expense Documentation Form