MMTEC is pleased to announce the endowment of the Joyce Frugé Teacher Education Scholarship. This partial scholarship will be awarded annually to a deserving applicant, based on financial need, personal statement, and official acceptance into an MMTEC program.

For 2012-2013, the scholarship was awarded to Cecilia Mellem. Cecilia's essay was very moving and well-written. She will be working towards an Early Childhood credential at MMTEC and interning at Maple Tree Montessori in Brighton, Michigan.

Past scholarships have been awarded to:
Rachel Zadrozny 2009-2010 Internship site: Go Like the Wind Montessori
Maya Chiarini 2010-2011 Internship Site: Schoolhouse Montessori Academy of Troy

Mrs. Frugé is the former Early Childhood Program Director of MMTEC. Since her retirement in 2004, Mrs. Frugé has continued to serve the Montessori community as a consultant, field observer, and guest presenter at MMTEC. She is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Michigan Montessori Society.

The deadline date for the scholarship is May 1, 2013