Emily Longworth Memorial Award

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

All applications must include the following:

COMPLETED SURVEY MONKEY SURVEY APPLICATION:

(available when applications open)

• Applicant name(s), SFU email address(es), SFU ID
• Program (PDP or PLP) and final practicum term (Fall or Spring)
• School name
• School address (mailing)
• Principal’s name and email address
• School Associate’s name and email address
• Grade(s)
• Class size; number of students
• Field trip location and address
• Method of transportation

PROJECT PROPOSAL SUMMARY

A one-page summary of the proposed project detailing (upload to Survey Monkey Survey Application):

• The proposed activities (what it is the practicum student teacher proposes to do);
• The benefits to the children and/or community and the number of children who will benefit from the project (why these activities are important or worth doing).
• School context paragraph including the needs and demographics of the school; Help prioritize inner city schools.

Detailed Budget

The budget should detail what funds are needed and what they will be used for (upload to Survey Monkey Survey Application).

• Meals are typically not funded – only eligible if students cannot access hot lunch
• Cost of materials for activity for the classroom
• Capital costs will not be funded

Letters of Support

Provide Two (2) Letters of Support from (upload to Survey Monkey Survey Application):

1. Faculty Associate, and
2. Either the School Associate OR Principal of the placement school.

NOTE: Please have the recommenders identify who will be supervising the project (i.e., SA or Principal).

Awards will be distributed based on the following: 

• Students must be enrolled in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University and be registered as a teaching practicum student in an elementary school setting; 
• Proposed projects must demonstrate potential for social change and preference will be given to projects based in high-needs and/or less-privileged areas; 
• Projects must be completed within the practicum term and must be designed and directed by the teaching practicum student submitting the application.

It is expected that several awards will be made from the fund each year and awarded in the Fall (or Spring term for those completing their long practicum in the spring). The value of each award will be based on the project budget submitted by the practicum student.

Note: Priority will be given to high-needs schools.

Once you have completed your Survey Monkey Survey Application and uploaded all relevant criteria, please submit your application by the deadline. If you have any questions, please email pps_teacher_education@sfu.ca.

Applicants who are awarded funds will need to provide a Final Report by the end of their long practicum. (See below for details.)