Established in the spring of 2024, the FEF Continuing Education Scholarship Program was created to provide a meaningful way for the Foundation to empower and support FISD educators. Since its launch, the program has awarded over 60 scholarships, providing more than $123,000 in funding for the continued education and professional development of FISD employees.

The program supports a variety of educational pursuits, including Alternative Certification Programs (ACP), Bachelor's Degrees, Master's Degrees, and special certifications. By helping educators pursue these goals, the Foundation encourages their individual growth while strengthening the knowledge, skills, and expertise they bring to FISD students and schools.

The continued growth and success of the program would not be possible without the generosity of community partners and donors who share a commitment to supporting FISD educators. Special thanks to the Wren family, who contributed $10,000 in remembrance of Dr. Jean Wren; Dr. Glenn Freedman, who contributed $5,000; and The Allstate Foundation, which contributed $5,000. Their generous contributions are helping create lasting opportunities for educators throughout the district.

The Fall 2026 Continuing Education Scholarship recipients include Courtney Adkins, Ava Barber, Kristen Chessher, Claire Ford, Chavon Gaytan, Eirene McBride, Kristy McWater, Shelby Michael, Crystal Mille, Rosalie Starkey, and Traci Stephens. Congratulations to all of this semester's recipients! 

As the program continues to grow, the Friendswood ISD Education Foundation remains committed to advancing the professional development of FISD educators and creating meaningful opportunities that benefit both employees and the students they serve.

To learn more about the Friendswood ISD Education Foundation or support future scholarship opportunities, visit fef.myfisd.com/programs/educator-scholarships.