Northwest Region of Missouri State Teachers Association For High School Seniors

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1 Northwest Region of Missouri State Teachers Association For High School Seniors Instructions to Applicants Students must be seeking a degree in Education and must stay in the field of study to receive this scholarship in subsequent years. Students must attend a college or university in the state of Missouri. 1. Students must give full and explicit answers to all questions on application. 2. Students must attach a complete transcript of the first seven semesters of high school with GPA converted to a 4 point scale. 3. Students must secure the data required on the fourth sheet of this application from the high school principal/counselor. 4. Students must submit two typed written letters of recommendation with at least one coming from a non family member educator. 5. Students must submit this application no later than March 14 th, 2014.

2 Northwest Region Association Of the Missouri State Teachers Association Teacher Education Scholarship To: All high school principals and counselors working in districts within the Northwest Region Association of the Missouri State Teachers Association. The Northwest Region Association of the Missouri State Teachers Association, recognizing the need for the recruitment of outstanding people into the teaching profession, has established a scholarship fund to be used to assist a student going into the field of education. This scholarship must be used at a college or university within the state of Missouri. Four hundred dollars ($400) per year will be awarded by the Northwest Region Association to be used in accordance with the plan outlined below: I. Teacher education scholarship of $400 per year (potential of $1600), has been allocated by the Northwest Region Association for the purpose of attracting to the profession students of outstanding ability and sincerity of purpose. The scholarship may be renewed three times, provided the recipient maintains a GPA of at least a 3.0 and remains in the education field of study. This makes it possible for the student to receive a scholarship each of the four years at the institution. II. The Scholarship will be based on: A) Character and personality B) Scholastic record C) Aptitude for teaching D) Sincerity of purpose to the teaching profession E) Financial need III. Stipulations A) The student must take the necessary courses to qualify as a degreed teacher in the public schools of Missouri. Any unforeseen necessity for a lengthy absence, during the required teaching training period, such as illness or accident, must be communicated immediately to Missouri State Teachers Association at ext. 3001, Mindy Walker. Due consideration will be exercised according to the circumstances stated. B) At the conclusion of each academic year the student recipient will contact the Northwest Region Association to verify eligibility for the upcoming academic year. The student must provide a current transcript along with a schedule of classes for the upcoming semester. C) The President and Treasurer of the Northwest Region Association shall act as a board of review to pass on the eligibility of each student to continue to receive the scholarship award. This shall be done prior to start of the educational institutions fall semester.

3 IV. Selection of recipient A) One high school graduate living in the Northwest Region shall be selected annually to receive the scholarship according to the following criteria: 1: The faculty of each high school may select one candidate and certify this selection to the President of the Association, Amy Kelsey. 2: The regional scholarship committee shall review applicants. 3: The announcement of the recipient and the alternate will be made at the NWR Spring Banquet in April. V. Suggested financial plan of operation: A) The Association is to sponsor one new student per year. B) The remuneration shall be $400 per year (potential of $1600). C) If, before the beginning of the recipient s freshman year, they decide not to attend a Missouri college or university the scholarship will go to the runner up. VI. Application forms deposition: A) Detailed application forms will be provided to each school. B) Application forms should be returned by March 14 th, Amy Kelsey President of NWR Association State Rte E SE Agency, MO

4 APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP NORTHWEST REGION ASSOCIATION I hereby make application for the scholarship offered by the Northwest Region Association of the Missouri State Teachers Association. Name of college or university Term Beginning Name (Last) (First) (Middle) Home Address (Street) (City) (Zip) (County) Phone Number Is anyone dependent upon you for support? If so, explain Check the following items to indicate how you plan to pay for your expenses NOT covered by this scholarship. ( ) Money furnished by family ( ) Earnings during summer ( ) Student employment ( ) Other scholarships ( ) Student loans ( ) Other means state particulars List the high schools you have attended and indicate the length of your residence at each: School Location From To For what type of teaching do you intend to prepare? ( ) Early Childhood ( ) Elementary ( ) Middle School ( ) High School In what fields

5 List student offices held while in high school: What other honors have you received? What extra-curricular activities have you participated in while in high school? List other activities you have participated in and any leadership roles you have served while participating in those activities. If necessary are you willing to meet with the Regional Scholarship Committee at a mutually convenient place, time and date? ( ) Yes ( ) No Indicate the reason you want this scholarship. Date Signed (Applicant)

6 Principals/Counselors Certificate Name of Applicant Name of High School Number in senior class Test scores of applicant: ACT Applicant s Class Rank SAT Summarize the activities of the applicant in high school which have demonstrated leadership qualities. I have read the statements made by the applicant in his/her formal application for the scholarship and certify they are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Date Signed (Principal/Counselor) Revised June 2013