PEIF Scholarships

PEI Professional Educator of the Year- One $500 Award

• This award is to honor educators who exemplify the essence of professionalism. Nominees can be recommended by administrators, peers, or parents.
• Click here to apply online or click here to download a mail-in application.

Student PEI Member Classroom Supply Award - Two $250 Awards

• This scholarship will go to an active student member of PEI who is graduating with an education degree and will be teaching the following semester.
• Applications are due by August 1, 2024. Requirements include:
  • BOEE Folder number or a copy of college/university diploma
  • Name of employer (must be an Iowa school)
  • Applicants should submit an essay about how they envision utilizing the scholarship funds to improve their classroom and better the lives of their students
  • Current photo of applicant suitable for publication
• Scholarship recipient must upgrade membership to Professional category to receive the award.
• Click here to apply online or click here to download a mail-in application.

Teacher of Tomorrow - One $1,000 Scholarship

• This scholarship is for any Iowa high school senior aspiring to teach and will be awarded on the basis of the student’s career goal as an educator, academic record, accomplishments, and community involvement.  Interested students should submit:
  • Official transcript
  • Letter of recommendation from a teacher
  • Essay explaining why they want to be a teacher
  • Bio on accomplishments and community services
  • Current photo of applicant suitable for publication
• The award will be paid directly to the post-secondary institution of choice upon successful completion of the first semester
• Click here to apply online or click here to download a mail-in application.

Ed Christian Memorial - One $100 Scholarship

• The Ed Christian Memorial Scholarship has been created to assist a high school senior student who is pursuing a career in a scientific field in either a two or four year college or university. Requirements include:
  • Official transcript
  • Letter of recommendation
  • An essay stating the career field of science pursuing, describing personal goals and qualifications that contribute to eligibility for being awarded this scholarship
  • Current photo of applicant suitable for publication
• The award will be paid directly to the post-secondary institution of choice upon successful completion of the first semester.
• Click here to apply online or click here to download a mail-in application.

Educational Persistence - One $1,000 Scholarship

• This unique award is for high school seniors or students currently enrolled as education majors and requires a recommendation from a PEI member. The student must be pursuing an education degree.  The applicant must submit:
  • Official transcript
  • PEI member recommendation
  • Bio on accomplishments and community services
  • One page essay describing the obstacles the applicant has faced and overcome in pursuit of his/her educational goals

• The award will be paid directly to the post-secondary institution of attendance upon successful completion of the following semester.

• Click here to apply online or click here to download a mail-in application.

College Book Scholarship - Ten $100 Scholarships

• This scholarship drawing will be awarded to students who will graduate from high school during the 2022-2023 school year.  To be considered for the drawing, students planning to further his/her education in a program leading to a two or four year certificate or degree should submit:
  • Their high school transcript
  • Scholarship Cover Sheet
  • Current photo of applicant suitable for publication
• The award will be paid directly to the post-secondary institution of choice upon successful completion of the first semester.
• Click here to apply online or click here to download a mail-in application.

PEI License Renewal Credit Class Half Price Awards  - Up to $1000 Available

• Apply now!  PEIF is offering half price scholarships for educators attending PEI Professional Development Classes. These scholarships are intended to help classroom teachers expand their professional skills and knowledge in areas of ethics, classroom management, dyslexia, leadership, financial literacy, and stem.

• To apply for a scholarship, please submit a paragraph to info@peiowa.org describing the workshop that you wish to attend and the direct benefits that you expect this opportunity to bring to you and your students.

• Scholarship awards will be applied directly to the Professional Development class specified in the application (limit one per person per year).

Teacher Associate of the Year  - One $200 Award

• Nominate your associate! This award is a stipend for those individuals who have generously assisted in the classrooms. To nominate an associate, write about their commitment, love of children and any other pertinent information. You may include letters from other educators and parents. Please include information about yourself and why your associate is the best.

• The recipient will also receive a complimentary 1-year membership with PEI which includes the $2,000,000 liability coverage.

• Click here to apply online or click here to download a mail-in application. 

Local  PEI Chapter Matching Scholarships - Twelve $150 Scholarships

• Local chapters with their own scholarship fund and selection process may receive $150 to boost their dollar amount for their school.  The scholarship must be given publicly at an assembly or awards ceremony and presented by a local PEI member.  It should go toward locally approved criteria which will be on file with the PEI office.  Preferred criteria will include character, need, occupational pursuit, and public service.  Ties will be determined by drawing.
• Click here to request a scholarship match for your Local PEI Chapter.