Applications are now being accepted for the new NABT Biology Educator Leadership Scholarship (BELS). The BELS program was established to encourage and support teachers who want to further their education in the life sciences or life science education.
Any NABT member who has less than five years classroom experience and is currently enrolled (or plans on enrolling) in graduate studies at a Masters or Doctoral level is eligible. Full details are available at http://www.nabt.org/websites/institution/index.php?p=492.
An award of $5000 will be administered directly to the recipient’s graduate school in two installments of $2500 (one payment for two consecutive years). Completed applications must be submitted by April 1, 2009 for consideration, and the scholarship winner will be notified by mail in mid-May.
All applications and questions should be directed to Bob Melton at bmelton@sbcglobal.net or 405/495-5200, ext. 1284.
This program is made possible with generous support from
NABT members and