The Roger B. Chaffee Scholarship Fund will sponsor one KISD educator who teaches grades 4-7 to attend the U.S. Space Academy for Educators in Huntsville, Alabama, during the summer of 2027.

This unique, five-day experience is designed to immerse educators in the excitement, challenges, and discoveries of space exploration. One fortunate winner of the drawing will receive round-trip air transportation from Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Huntsville, Alabama, and all Space Academy for Educators fees (approx. $3,000). The selected educator will also receive a certificate documenting up to 45 CEUs.

Please complete and submit your application by November 30, 2026. The recipient will be selected by drawing at the December meeting of the Roger B. Chaffee Scholarship Fund. If you have questions, please feel free to contact me.

To submit your application, complete the card below and mail to:

Kent Intermediate School District
Chaffee Space Academy for Educators Drawing
2930 Knapp St NE
Grand Rapids, MI. 49525

Please Note: Applications for the drawing must be received by November 30, 2026.
Drawing will take place in early-December, 2026.

CHAFFEE SCHOLARSHIP SPACE ACADEMY FOR EDUCATORS DRAWING

Educator Name ______________________________________

Educator Address ____________________________________

Grade(s) Taught _____________________________________

Subject(s) ______________________________________

Phone Number _______________________________________

School Name/District _________________________________

Only certified grade 4-7 educators in Kent County are eligible. Only one entry per applicant.