James C. Kapteyn Endowment Fund
The James C. Kapteyn Endowment Fund annually honors outstanding high school teachers in the Berkshire Taconic region and Franklin County, MA for excellence in teaching, leadership, and student mentorship.
Funder: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
Due Dates: February 15, 2027 (Nomination deadline for the Kapteyn Prize)
Funding Amounts: $12,500 prize to the educator; $2,500 grant to the recipient's school (if qualified applicant selected)
Summary: Annual prize recognizing outstanding high school teachers in the Berkshire Taconic region and Franklin County, MA for excellence and leadership.
Description
The James C. Kapteyn Endowment Fund honors the legacy of James Cornelius Kapteyn by recognizing and supporting high school educators who demonstrate exceptional commitment to teaching excellence, leadership, and student mentorship. The annual Kapteyn Prize is awarded to a public or private high school teacher in the Berkshire Taconic region or Franklin County, Massachusetts, who exemplifies excellence in multiple roles within their school community, including teaching, mentoring, coaching, and leadership. The fund celebrates teachers who inspire a lifelong love of learning and foster personal growth in their students.
