Junior League of St. Joseph: Teacher Sponsorship Program

The Junior League of St. Joseph is proud to offer two $500 sponsorships to support educators in our community. These sponsorships aim to assist teachers in furthering their education or enhancing their classroom resources, ensuring that they have the tools they need to continue making a positive impact on their students.

Sponsorship Details

  • Amount: $500
  • Number of Sponsorships: 2 
    • One New Teacher Sponsorship: For educators who are new to education.
    • One Returning Teacher Sponsorship: For teachers with experience who are committed to ongoing professional development
  • Additional Criteria
    • Sponsorships must be used to enhance the teacher’s classroom or to further their education.  This includes but is not limited to educational conference registrations, purchasing materials for the classroom, expanding classroom curriculum, and tuition for advanced degrees.
  • Eligible Recipients:
    • Applicants must be currently employed as teachers in the St. Joseph area.
    • Immediate family members of Junior League of St. Joseph members are not eligible to apply.

Application Deadline

  • Deadline: April 18, 2025

We encourage all eligible teachers to apply for this opportunity to enhance their impact on education in our community.

How to Apply

To apply for the Junior League of St. Joseph Teacher sponsorship, please use the appropriate application linked below. Email completed applications to communications.juniorleague@gmail.com or mail to Junior League of St. Joseph, PO Box 8191 St. Joseph, MO 64508. Be sure to submit your completed application by the deadline.

New Teacher Sponsorship Application

Returning Teacher Sponsorship Application

We look forward to supporting the educators who shape the future of St. Joseph!