Scholarships

Application for Department of Teacher Education Scholarships & Awards

The Department of Teacher Education at Salisbury University invites all early childhood and elementary education majors to apply for any and all of the following scholarships if they meet eligibility criteria.  On-line applications may be printed and submitted to Dr. Ron Siers, TETC 379D.

• Application Deadline: February 17, 2013
• Questions? Please contact Dr. Siers at 410-677-5486, or by email

  rrsiers@salisbury.edu

• Caution: If You Leave This Page Before Printing, Your Responses Will Be Lost and You Will Have to Start Over

Please Check Off the Scholarships For Which You are Applying:

Awarded to a senior woman majoring in education who is currently student teaching or who has completed student teaching.  Must have graduated from a Worcester, Wicomico, Dorchester, or Somerset County high school and show promise of becoming a successful teacher. 
Awarded in May 2010.

Awarded to a junior education major who shows promise of becoming a successful teacher.  Must evidence good relationships with fellow students, have desire for knowledge and professional growth, and show involvement in campus and/or community activities.
Awarded in May 2010.

Awarded to a junior or senior education major who evidences academic scholarship, leadership skills, involvement in campus and/or community activities and who shows promise in becoming a successful teacher.
Awarded in May 2010.

Awarded to a junior early childhood education major who has a 2.75 or better cumulative GPA,  SAT score of 1250 or better, and who demonstrates financial need.  Students must also evidence leadership and scholarship.  Students may receive this scholarship for two years, but they must reapply for the second year. Awarded in May for use in following academic year.

The Institute for Retired Persons provides a scholarship for Early Childhood and/or Elementary Education majors.  Recipient must be a full-time junior with a cumulative grade point average of 2.85 or greater for the previous three semesters.  Recipients are selected by the Scholarships/Awards Committee in the Seidel  School of Education and Professional Studies.  The number of scholarships given annually may vary.  Awarded in May for use in the following academic year.  Recipients attend an IRP celebration meeting in the fall.

Awarded to a junior education major who is a graduate of Worcester County public school system.  Must have a 2.75 cumulative GPA or better at Salisbury University. Awarded in May for use in following academic year.

Carey Simons Scholarship $1000.00

This scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing a career in public school education in Maryland. Applicants must have been residents of the Pittsville, Willards, Powellville or Gumboro election district of Wicomico County, MD for at least five years and must have completed two years of successful undergraduate study. Applicants are judged on merit, achievement and potential. Recipients are selected in March by the Scholarships/Awards Committee in the Seidel  School of Education and Professional Studies.  The number of scholarships given annually may vary. Awarded in May for use in the following academic year.

  Clinton Bradway, Jr. Scholarship $1000.00

This scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior education major. Recipients of this renewable scholarship must meet the following criteria: be a resident of Dorchester County, agree to teach in Dorchester County upon graduation--one year for each year of funding*, and be admitted into the professional teacher education program at Salisbury University. Verification of financial need must also be submitted (FAFSA).

Note: Failure to fulfill the county teaching obligation will resulting recipient's obligation to return the scholarship funding plus10% APR Interest within 5 years.

Wood-Miller Scholarship (up to a maximum of $ 5,000 annually)

This scholarship targets student(s) who demonstrate the potential for becoming outstanding teachers and leaders in the fields of science and mathematics education at the middle school or high school level. Awards are renewable for up to four years providing student(s) remain in good academic standing and continue their studies in teacher education.

Class of ’43 Scholarship $ 1000.00

This scholarship was established to recognize a rising junior education major. The scholarship may be renewed if the recipient maintains a 2.5 gpa. Awarded in May for use in the following academic year.

Hattie M. Strong Foundation Scholarship $ 5, 000.00

This scholarship was established by the Hattie M. Strong Foundation  for candidates who: are in their final year of study; have exhibited outstanding success and enthusiasm in field experience; demonstrate financial need; and have achieved a minimum 3.0 GPA in the two semesters prior to their final year. Candidates must submit: (1) a statement on the attributes and experiences you will bring to the profession that define you as young educators of promise; and (2) a reference letter from your mentor teacher describing your strengths based on your field experience performance to Stephanie Staab (administrative assistant of Department of Teacher Education).

   Teacher Education Scholarship

This scholarship is intended to assist any candidate who demonstrates need and maintains a 3.5 grade point average overall. It may be used as a book award, to offset cost of PRAXIS tests, internship, or unforeseen need. Candidates must write a letter to the Scholarship Committee explaining why they should be considered for this award.

Name Student ID # 
 

Home Street Address
 

City   State   ZIP 

Home Phone Number 
 

School Street/Campus Address 

City   State   ZIP 

School Phone Number 
 

Year in School (Based on Credits Earned):  SELECT YEAR FRESHMAN 0-29 Credits SOPHOMORE 30-59 Credits JUNIOR 60-89 Credits SENIOR 90+ Credits

Cumulative GPA 

TOTAL SAT Score 

High School Graduation Year High School 

Current Major Minor/Concentration:

Your Personal Statement
Use the space below to briefly explain why this scholarship is important to you.  Include your personal and professional goals and how this scholarship will help you attain them.
Please keep your comments within the box below

Congratulations!  Your Application is Complete.
Please Print this Form and Drop It Off in the Department of Teacher Education Office
TETC 278

For additional information Contact, Dr. Ron Siers 410-677-5486