Supports New England college-level teachers in travel-based study or professional development to enhance classroom instruction and broaden educational perspectives.
Funder: Marion and Jasper Whiting Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical award ~$6,050; total program ~$266,200 awarded across 44 fellowships in 2025; covers travel and related expenses only.
Summary: Supports New England college-level teachers to study abroad or at other locations to enhance classroom instruction through travel.
The Marion and Jasper Whiting Foundation Fellowship provides funding for present and prospective college or university teachers, primarily in New England, to support study or professional development at locations distinct from their home institution. The fellowship is designed to broaden educators' perspectives through travel, with the goal of enriching the quality of classroom instruction. Grants are primarily intended to cover travel-related expenses, including transportation, lodging, and meals, rather than tuition, salaries, or equipment.