Sac Osage Retired School Employees' Association announces the opening of applications for the Nellie Nicholas Memorial Teaching Scholarship.
Students who have previously received a scholarship may re-apply if they continue to meet the necessary criteria. Scholarships are not available for graduate work.
Applicants must have graduated from the El Dorado Springs R-II school or El Dorado Springs Christian School.
Applicants must be enrolled in a four-year undergraduate program at a college or university, pursuing a career in education; maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average; and their ACT score must meet their college's requirements to enter the education field.
Applicants must complete the application form (neatly printed or typed); supply a recent official transcript which includes an official copy of ACT scores; submit a signed letter of recommendation or reference from a teacher, professor or advisor who knows of the applicant's interest and plans to pursue a teaching career; submit a signed letter of personal recommendation or reference from someone other than a family member who knows of the applicant's interest and plans to pursue a teaching career; and submit a typed essay (one page maximum) expressing their desire to enter the teaching profession.
Incomplete submissions will be rejected.
Guidelines and application forms may be picked up from the R-II high school office or the Christian School office. Forms also may be requested by e-mail to Ashley Rogers at arogers@mail.eldo.k12.mo.us or by visiting www.TheHighSchoolCounselor.com. Go to Scholarship Bulletin, April.
All necessary documentation must be postmarked by Wednesday, May 1, for consideration.
Mail applications to Evelyn Boyle, 1405 S. Jackson, El Dorado Springs, MO 64744. Decisions will be made by Wednesday, May 15, and applicants will be notified by mail soon after.