Scholarship winners may use their prizes for any type of continuing education or training beyond high school. Economics for Leaders Sponsored by the Foundation for Teaching Economics, this program is a highly interactive, experiential learning experience for students and teachers. Taught by leading national experts, the program helps future leaders discover how and why the world works while giving them skills required for their future roles. In addition, teachers are presented with new methods to teach principles of free enterprise in such a way that the subjects come alive for their students. The Foundation for Teaching Economics provides scholarships to cover the entire cost of tuition, housing, and meals for the week-long event Participants pay for their own transportation to the event.
Teachers can also receive graduate credit for completing the course.
All applicants must be national and state dues-paid members. Applicants must be national and state dues-paid members. This program provides an opportunity for schools and communities to recognize young people for outstanding volunteer service while helping them continue their education. It is intended to reward and encourage activities that have a significant impact in meeting the needs of local communities. Close of the school year.