Scholarship Opportunity

Iris Mitzner Science Teacher Scholarship

Offered by Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan & Rockland

Support for future middle or high school science teachers connected to Orange, Sullivan, or Rockland counties, including returning adults.

EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Student, Adult Learner

Eligibility

  • Graduate from a public school in Orange, Sullivan, or Rockland County, or be enrolled in an educational program in the region.
  • Be a graduating senior, community college student, or returning adult planning to become a middle or high school science teacher.

Requirements

  • Submit transcripts, recommendation letters, a written statement about science teaching, and a sample science lesson plan; a video may be included.
  • An interview may be requested.

How to Apply

  1. 1Create a CFOSR scholarship portal profile and review the fund-specific application.
  2. 2The foundation's primary 2026 deadline has passed; confirm this fund's next window.

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