ING Unsung Heroes began in 1995 as a way for ING to demonstrate its commitment to the education community. Grants are given to K-12 educators utilizing new teaching methods and techniques that improve learning.

All K-12 education professionals are eligible to apply. Applicants must be employed by an accredited K-12 public or private school located in the U.S. and be a full-time educator, teacher, principal, paraprofessional, or classified staff member working on a project with demonstrated effectiveness in improving student learning. That's YOU!

Submit an application for an ING Unsung Heroes Grant by describing projects you have initiated or would like to pursue. Each project is judged on its:

• Innovative Method 
• Creativity 
• Ability To Positively Influence The Students

Deadline is April 30, 2012.

You could win from $2,000 to $25,000. 

Questions: ing@scholarshipamerica.org or by phone at (800) 537-4180.