Policies of financial awards

Policies for Financial Aid Awards

For FLAME Members and Their Students

Student Financial Awards Policy

	Students must be sponsored by a teacher who is a member of FLAME.
	The sponsoring teacher must submit a recommendation of the student to the FLAME President.
	Funds are for modern and classical language enrichment or immersion study.
	Funds are to be used for endeavors other than courses required for a diploma/degree, such as books, study abroad, or sponsored educational travel.
	Students must submit a written request describing what the money is need for and why. They should describe the total amount needed for their endeavor and any other sources of funding. The letter should also explain how they are going to share their experience within their community and when.
	Students must write a report to the FLAME President and do a presentation to a group (e.g. Lions Club, Kiwanis, school boards, chambers of commerce) or write a newspaper article upon completion of the endeavor. The student should explain what the experience has meant to him/her. Documentation of this should be sent to the FLAME President no later than 90 days after the completion of the endeavor.
	Each scholarship awarded will be no more than $200.
	No more than $600 will be awarded in an academic year.
	Awards will be made at the discretion of the FLAME Advisory Board.

FLAME Member Professional Financial Awards Policy

	The applicant must have been a member of FLAME for two years prior to his/her request.
	Funds will be used for those endeavors which will promote the use of modern and classical languages in Maine (e.g. developing new courses, personal enrichment, language training, attending or presenting at professional conferences).
	Members must submit a written request to the FLAME President explaining what the money is to be used for and why. In the letter they must describe how and when the experience will be shared with the FLAME community (e.g. a presentation to a collaborative or at the FLAME Conference).
	The applicant should describe the total cost of the endeavor and other sources of funding.
	Upon completion of the endeavor, the member should submit a written report to the FLAME President explaining what the experience has meant to him/her. This should be done within 90 days of completion of the endeavor.
	Each scholarship awarded will be no more than $200.
	No more than $800 will be awarded in an academic year.
	Awards will be made at the discretion of the FLAME Advisory Board.