Washington County Maryland Retired Educational Personnel Association
Aspiring Teacher Scholarship
PURPOSE: To provide financial scholarship assistance to students who
are graduating from or have graduated from Washington County Maryland
Public Schools under the jurisdiction of the Washington County Board
of Education. Students who apply must be aspiring to become
teachers. Applicants must either be entering or are already enrolled in an
institution of higher learning where they are in a program that will result
in a professional teacher's certificate.
AMOUNT:
Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded. The number of scholarships
to be given in 2024 is to be determined.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Educational Achievement
1. Applicant must have at least a 2.50 grade point average at the time of application.
2. A college letter of admission, stating, when possible, student’s acceptance into the
field of education.
APPLICATION:
The application must include:
A. A totally completed cover sheet (see form under the tab "Cover Sheet and Check Off"
under "Scholarships" on the Home Page menu)
B. A letter indicating why you feel that you are eligible for a WCREPA Scholarship.
Please include leadership roles and community involvement in your letter.
C. A valid transcript (most recent).
D. Two (2) letters of recommendation from persons not related to any member of
WCREPA or applicant’s family, and who can attest to leadership qualities, citizenship
standards, financial need and other pertinent information.
E. Be available to be interviewed by the Committee, if necessary (finalists will be notified).
LIMITATIONS:
A. The recipient may re-apply annually. Include proof that you are an educational major
- for example, a letter from your advisor.
B. The awards will be made based upon the decision of the Committee.
The Committee’s decision is final.
C. INCOMPLETE OR INACCURATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
D. If deemed necessary, the parent(s) most recent tax return must be provided to the
Committee.
PROCEDURE:
A. Announcement
The announcement of the names of the successful applicants will be made before
June 1 of each year.
B. Payment
- The Assistant Treasurer of the WCREPA will forward a check in the amount
of $500.00 to the financial officer of the institution of higher learning at the
beginning of each semester.
- One check will be sent upon matriculation of the student and the second check
will be forwarded at the beginning of the second semester providing the
student has maintained a 2.50 grade point average, and submitted a transcript
from the previous semester.
DUE DATE FOR 2024 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS: MARCH 31, 2024
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are graduating from or have graduated from Washington County Maryland
Public Schools under the jurisdiction of the Washington County Board
of Education. Students who apply must be aspiring to become
teachers. Applicants must either be entering or are already enrolled in an
institution of higher learning where they are in a program that will result
in a professional teacher's certificate.
AMOUNT:
Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded. The number of scholarships
to be given in 2024 is to be determined.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Educational Achievement
1. Applicant must have at least a 2.50 grade point average at the time of application.
2. A college letter of admission, stating, when possible, student’s acceptance into the
field of education.
APPLICATION:
The application must include:
A. A totally completed cover sheet (see form under the tab "Cover Sheet and Check Off"
under "Scholarships" on the Home Page menu)
B. A letter indicating why you feel that you are eligible for a WCREPA Scholarship.
Please include leadership roles and community involvement in your letter.
C. A valid transcript (most recent).
D. Two (2) letters of recommendation from persons not related to any member of
WCREPA or applicant’s family, and who can attest to leadership qualities, citizenship
standards, financial need and other pertinent information.
E. Be available to be interviewed by the Committee, if necessary (finalists will be notified).
LIMITATIONS:
A. The recipient may re-apply annually. Include proof that you are an educational major
- for example, a letter from your advisor.
B. The awards will be made based upon the decision of the Committee.
The Committee’s decision is final.
C. INCOMPLETE OR INACCURATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
D. If deemed necessary, the parent(s) most recent tax return must be provided to the
Committee.
PROCEDURE:
A. Announcement
The announcement of the names of the successful applicants will be made before
June 1 of each year.
B. Payment
- The Assistant Treasurer of the WCREPA will forward a check in the amount
of $500.00 to the financial officer of the institution of higher learning at the
beginning of each semester.
- One check will be sent upon matriculation of the student and the second check
will be forwarded at the beginning of the second semester providing the
student has maintained a 2.50 grade point average, and submitted a transcript
from the previous semester.
DUE DATE FOR 2024 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS: MARCH 31, 2024
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