Grants
HEA/HSTA-Retired Professional Development Grant
Scholarship Requirements and Procedures
Five grants up to $2,000 each are awarded to HSTA members in good standing and have been HSTA members for at least one year, have a Baccalaureate degree, and have a commitment to continue in the field of public education.
Selection will be based on the following information:
- Completed HEA/HSTA-Retired Professional Development Grant Form, including the Nature of Study or Training Planned and Personal Statement
- A letter of reference from a person who is familiar with the applicant’s professional work and goals
- The letter should be relevant to the applicant’s plan of study and goals for professional improvement. This reference letter is confidential and should be sent by the writer via email or mailed directly to the address listed below.
The following table of points will be applied in scoring:
1-10 points Plan of study;
1-10 Points Contribution of study plan to professional improvement;
1-15 points Educational activities in the:
(5 points) School or Office;
(5 points) Hawaii State Teachers Association (HSTA); and
(5 points) Community;
1-10 points Financial need; and
1-10 points Letter of reference
The HEA/HSTA-Retired Professional Development Grant Committee will review all applications and select the winners. The Committee’s decision will be final.
Applications and letter of reference must be received by Thursday, April 30, 2026 via mail or email.
TO DOWNLOAD OR PRINT APPLICATION (Click form below):
SY 2026-2027 HEA/HSTA-Retired Professional Development Grant Form
Download, complete, print or save application form above and mail or email to:
Hawaii Education Association/HSTA-Retired Professional Development Grant Committee
1953 South Beretania Street, Suite 5C
Honolulu, HI 96826
or hea.office@hawaiieducationassociation.org
For any questions, please contact HEA office at 808-949-6657