Sponsored by the Kentucky Education Association
Deadline for Applications is Janaury 15, 2010
Who May Apply:
Members of the KEA Student Program who will be juniors, seniors, or MAT candidates
in a Kentucky college or university for the 2009-2010 school year, or who are
post baccalaureate students seeking a first-time teaching endorsement.
How Much:
KEA will give up to $6,000 in scholarships, to be allocated at the discretion
of the KEA Visibility Committee.
Requirements:
Applicants must:
- Be a college junior, senior, post-baccalaureate student or MAT candidate
in 2009-2010.
- Be a member of the KEA Student Program
- Plan to teach in Kentucky
Preference will be given to students who have an outstanding record of academic
achievement and/or leadership in their community or leadership in the Association,
and who show evidence of financial need.
Applications:
Submit these documents, along with a cover letter:
- A letter from your college verifying that you are enrolled in a program
leading to a Kentucky teaching certificate and that your grade point average
is at least 3.0 and showing the number of credit hours you have completed
- A current resume: Include education, work experience, leadership roles,
community service and special talents
- At least two letters of professional and/or personal reference
- An essay of no more than 650 words explaining why you want to be a teacher
and why you are applying for the scholarship. This essay may include information
about any unique endeavors you pursue or any special circumstances or obstacles
you have overcome.
Deadline:
Applications must be received in the KEA headquarters office before the close
of business on January
15, 2010. Applications may be mailed, hand delivered or faxed.
Mailed entries should be sent to:
Dodson-Perkins Scholarship
c/o Charles Main
Kentucky Education Association
401 Capital Avenue
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
Selection:
Recipients will be selected by KEA's Visibility Committee. Finalists will be
interviewed in Frankfort in February or March 2010 and notified of their award,
if any, by mail.
For More Information:
Call Charles Main at 800-231-4532 x 315
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