About SUAA FoundationThe SUAA Foundation was established in 1989 with the goal of providing the following services as deemed desirable beneficial, and fundable as determined by the Foundation Board of Directors:
The SUAA Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) organization, recognized by the IRS as a public charity. Foundation Emergency Assistance Program The SUAA Foundation Emergency Assistance Program is designed to help chapters provide support for members who are facing a sudden need for funds to cope with a crisis situation. Chapters may request assistance of up to $1,500 on behalf of individuals who have been SUAA members for 5 years or more. For more information and a copy of the application, please use the “Emergency Assistance Information Page” link below. Survivor Assistance Programs To help Chapters with their Survivor Assistance Programs, the Foundation has prepared a bookmark-sized handout with instructions for SURS members concerning such issues as (a) the documents that should already be on file with SURS and (b) whom to notify when a SURS member passes away. Chapter leaders can obtain copies of the bookmark from the State Office. SUAA Foundation Scholarships - Award Year 2025-2026 Applications will be reviewed beginning on June 1, 2025. The SUAA Foundation offers up to eight scholarships of up to $1,000 per scholarship annually. The scholarships are awarded for use in accredited degree-seeking programs, eligible technical/trade programs, and eligible certificate programs. The applicant must be a SUAA member in good standing or the spouse/partner, child, or grandchild of a SUAA member in good standing. For more information and a copy of the application, please use the “SUAA Foundation Educational Scholarship Program & Professional Development Grants" link below. Applicants may apply throughout the year, however, preference will be given to those who apply by June 1, 2025. Scholarships can be awarded to the same recipient for subsequent years, provided the recipient completes and submits a new application each year. Priority will be given to first-time submissions. To be considered for an SUAA Foundation Scholarship, please complete and submit the signed SUAA Membership Certification Form, the SUAA Foundation Scholarship Application, an essay, and 2 letters of recommendation. The letters of recommendation should be from people (such as; high school teacher, academic advisor, college faculty member, school administrator, work supervisor) who can discuss your qualifications to achieve your educational or career goals. Letters of recommendation should not be from relatives or friends. (More information in the link below) Scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year have been awarded. SUAA Foundation Professional Development Grants - Award Year 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 Applications for the 2025-2026 award year will be reviewed beginning on June 1, 2025 Applications are accepted throughout the year and grants are awarded throughout the year until two grants have been awarded. If any funds are remaining, additional grants may be awarded. Each grant of up to $1,000 is offered for professional development activities. Professional development activities must be related to improving or enhancing the SUAA member’s ability to perform in their current position at their institution. The grant may be used for conference registration fees, travel expenses to conferences, tuition, fees or books for educational expenses. The applicant must be a SUAA member in good standing who is currently employed at an Illinois institution of higher education. To be considered for an SUAA Foundation Professional Development Grant, please complete and submit the SUAA Foundation Professional Development Grant application, an essay and one letter of recommendation. The letter of recommendation must be from a person who can discuss how the professional development activity will enhance or improve the applicant’s ability to perform or grow in their current position. (More information in the link below). Documentation such as proof of registration, copy of conference program, or receipts for travel expenses must be submitted before a disbursement is made. More SUAA Foundation Information We continue to work on ways to provide information and assistance to our chapters and members, and we appreciate your continuing support. Contributions to the Foundation can be made through the link shown below. SUAA Foundation Address Contribute to Foundation (NOT intended for member dues payments) Emergency Assistance Information Page SUAA Foundation Educational Scholarship Program & Professional Development Grants Foundation Long-Range Planning Committee Report 2.28.21 The SUAA Foundation Board of Directors
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