General Information
Amount
The scholarship amount from Summer 2023 through Spring 2024 is $650 per staff member.
Qualified Colleges/Graduate Schools
The 2023-24 qualified colleges/grad schools are Ambassador Baptist College, Appalachian Bible College, Bob Jones University, Clarks Summit University, Faith Baptist Bible College, Maranatha Baptist University, and Pensacola Christian College.
Employment
The applicant must be employed, full-time or at least a half-time teaching load, by a KCEA-affiliating school when enrolled in the course.
Certification
The applicant must be certified through the KCEA Staff Certification Program when enrolled in the course.
Income Requirement
The household (federal definition) Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) on 2022 federal tax returns must not exceed the following dollar amounts for the number of people in the household. If more than one tax return, the amounts of the AGIs are aggregated.
The scholarship amount from Summer 2023 through Spring 2024 is $650 per staff member.
Qualified Colleges/Graduate Schools
The 2023-24 qualified colleges/grad schools are Ambassador Baptist College, Appalachian Bible College, Bob Jones University, Clarks Summit University, Faith Baptist Bible College, Maranatha Baptist University, and Pensacola Christian College.
Employment
The applicant must be employed, full-time or at least a half-time teaching load, by a KCEA-affiliating school when enrolled in the course.
Certification
The applicant must be certified through the KCEA Staff Certification Program when enrolled in the course.
Income Requirement
The household (federal definition) Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) on 2022 federal tax returns must not exceed the following dollar amounts for the number of people in the household. If more than one tax return, the amounts of the AGIs are aggregated.
Number in household |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
AGI maximum |
$36,450 |
$49,300 |
$62,150 |
$75,000 |
$87,850 |
$100,700 |
$113,550 |
$126,400 |
Certification Requirements
Teaching Staff
KCEA offers four levels of certification for teaching staff.
KCEA offers four levels of certification for teaching staff.
Instructor |
Professional 1 |
Professional 2 |
Professional 3 |
|
Minimum Degree |
Associate’s |
Bachelor’s |
Bachelor’s |
Master’s |
Education |
- |
18 credits |
18 credits |
18 credits |
Bible |
- |
12 credits |
12 credits |
12 credits |
Christian Philosophy of Education |
- |
3 credits |
3 credits |
3 credits |
Student teaching or its equivalent |
- |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Experience |
- |
- |
5 years |
5 years |
Administrative Staff
KCEA offers four levels of certification for administrative staff.
KCEA offers four levels of certification for administrative staff.
Supervisor |
Administrative 1 |
Administrative 2 |
Administrative 3 |
|
Minimum Degree |
Bachelor’s |
Master’s |
Master’s in educational leadership |
Master’s in educational leadership |
Additional Graduate Requirement |
- |
3 graduate credits each in 3 of the following:
|
- |
30 graduate credits beyond the master’s degree |
Education |
- |
18 credits |
18 credits |
18 credits |
Bible |
- |
12 credits |
12 credits |
12 credits |
Christian Philosophy of Education |
- |
3 credits |
3 credits |
3 credits |
Experience |
5 years |
5 years |
5 years |
5 years |