Recruiting and retaining good, quality educators in rural schools is a significant problem in Montana. We are proud to offer a unique opportunity to rural communities to help with this issue.
Each year, we will present an area teacher with a $1,500 award through this program (renewable one-time) to a current or incoming educator who teaches at a Class B or smaller school district in HCE’s service area. Funds may be matched by one of HCE’s partner companies.
Program Requirements
- Teach in a B or smaller school district
- 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 confirmation of teaching from B, C or smaller school administrator in our service area.