School of Education Seeking Applicants for Matt's Maker Space Fellowship in Ireland
Update, Jan. 16, 2025: Applications are now being accepted for the 2025-26 program. Fellowship sessions will be offered Sept.-Nov. 2025, Jan.-March 2026 and April-June 2026. Apply now.
Point Park University's School of Education is seeking applicants for the Matt's Maker Space Fellowship Program in Ireland, an expenses-paid experiential learning opportunity abroad for graduates to immerse themselves in maker education and create a meaningful impact in the classroom. Any School of Education graduates are encouraged to apply.
The fellowship includes:
- Teaching placement for three months at SEK International Dublin School in their maker space classroom.
- $2,500 award for travel and daily stipend.
- Housing and transportation to the school covered by SEK International Dublin School.
- Daily snack and lunch.
During the fellowship, students will:
- Develop and implement maker education curriculum at SEK International School Dublin.
- Create maker lessons and units for Matt's Maker Space Resource Library.
- Collaborate with teachers at SEK International School Dublin for interdisciplinary STEM lessons in the maker space.
- Give a presentation to the Matt's Maker Space board upon completion of the fellowship.
The fellowship is the first of its kind at Point Park and offers students a unique opportunity to gain valuable teaching experience, contribute to the maker education community and collaborate with educators from around the world. It is an expansion of the University's long-standing partnership with SEK International Dublin School, where students have completed their student teaching placements and studied abroad.
Fellowship applications are accepted on a rolling basis. For 2025-26, fellowship sessions will be offered Sept.-Nov. 2025, Jan.-March 2026 and April-June 2026.
Apply now
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