Each year, we present a $1,500 Teacher Appreciation Program award (renewable one-time) to a current or incoming educator teaching in a Class B or smaller school district within HCE’s service area. With rural Montana schools facing ongoing challenges in recruiting and retaining teachers, this program helps support educators and strengthen local communities.
Funds may be matched by one of HCE’s partner companies.
Program Requirements
- Teach in a B or smaller school district in our service area
- Teacher does not have to be a member or member-dependent
Application Requirement
- Letter of Interest
- Introduce yourself and your area of study
- Explain what influenced your decision to become a teacher
- Convey why you currently teach or want to teach in a rural community
- Include:
- Any other qualifications or interests that you think we should know about you.
- Positions of leadership
- Previous awards received
- Participation in group activities
- Community service
- Explain how a $1,500 award (renewable one-time) would encourage you to stay in your rural community for the next two years.
- Contact Information
Applications Must be Received by 3/1
Awards will be paid out in August after confirming the teacher is from a B smaller school in our service area.