Education Scholarships

Beneficiary: College and University Students.Grant Type: Resources and EquipmentCreated in memory of an NEA-Retired Vice President and Advisory Council member, this NEA Retired Program award offers support for NEA Student members who need help completing their degree in education by offsetting a portion of their tuition. # Student must be a member of the NEA Student Program. Questions about the Student program may be directed to the Student Program at (202) 822-7132.# List the NEA Student Program activities in which you participate at the local, state, and national level (to be included with your complete submission—do not submit separately).# Submit a brief paragraph demonstrating financial need and how this scholarship will help complete one’s degree in education (to be included with your complete submission—do not submit separately).# Submit an essay of up to 200 words describing their NEA Student Program activities on the local, state and/or national level (to be included with your complete submission—do not submit separately).# Submit a copy of the most recent transcript with evidence of carrying a 2.5 or better grade point average (to be included with your complete submission—do not submit separately or have your school submit it separately).# Complete the application and submit it with two letters of recommendations: one from a faculty member or NEA Student Program advisor and one from a non-relative (to be included with your complete submission—do not submit this separately or have the letters of recommendation mailed separately by the faculty member, program advisor, or non-relative).

Each year, the scholarship is awarded to a Native American who is a first-generation college student, who is studying education or nursing, and who has a strong desire to give back to Native communities

Applicants must meet the following criteria: * Recipients must be enrolled at least half-time as defined by the higher education institution of attendance. * Applicant must be enrolled at an institution of higher education with an accredited teacher education program. * Applicant must have been admitted to a teacher education program. * Applicant must have a grade point average at 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale or equivalent (i.e. 4.0 on a 5.0 scale). * Applicant must submit two references; one from a faculty member or other college/university official and one from a person familiar with the applicant's skills and abilities who is not a family member. Recommendations should take into account leadership, attitude, maturity, initiative, persistence, reliability, and communication skills. Indicate how many years known.

Selection Criteria: * Entering or enrolled in a four-year Connecticut college or university * U.S. citizen * Teaching major * Minority student * Academic excellence, 2.75 GPA * Financial need * Acceptance letter from college for high school graduate; letter from college professional program for college student.

Vantage Point Recovery is offering our annual General Education and Mental Health Education Scholarship! We are dedicated to helping to support education specific to mental health. Any student currently enrolled in an accredited college is considered eligible.

Amount: $1000 college scholarshipsDescription: The Kathy McMahon Adams Fund provides college scholarships to graduates of Ascension School in Oak Park, or parishioners of Ascension Church. Special consideration is given students considering the teaching profession.Eligibility: Open to graduates of Ascension School or Ascension Church parishioners. (teaching focus receives extra consideration)

The Jean Kershaw Scholarship was established to honor the memory of Jean Kershaw, a long-time OEA employee who died in the fall of 1985, after having served as secretary to 11 OEA presidents.The $2,000 scholarship is presented each year to1. a sophomore, junior, or fourth-year student in a five-year program in an approved teacher education program at an accredited Ohio college or university, OR2. must be a senior in an approved teacher education program at an Ohio college or university who has been formally accepted for graduate study in a master's degree of education program at an accredited Ohio college or university.All applicants must be current members of the Ohio Student Education Association and the NEA-Student Program. Applicants need to demonstrate success in their teacher education program, and provide evidence of financial need. Current members of the OEA Board of Directors are not eligible for this scholarship.

Special Qualifications: • Applicant must plan to pursue a career in education/teaching • Scholastic ability, and financial need is also requirements for this scholarship.Requirements:# Transcripts# ACT or SATRenewable: YesRenewal Criteria: GPA of 2.5+

Special Qualifications: • Applicant must be a graduating HS Senior from Oshkosh West • Pursuing a career in education/teaching • Applicant must be attending any Wisconsin University or CollegeRequirements:# Transcripts# ACT or SATNot renewable.

Special Qualifications: • Recipient must be entering the military or a career in public service (education, firefighter, police officer, nursing, etc.).Other Requirements: • Recipient will also receive a scholarship medal of honor.

The Irving L. Adler Scholarship was established in 2007 as an 80th birthday present by friends, family and business associates of Mr. Adler. He is a founder of Adler, Blanchard and Freeman, LLP and a longtime member of Spring Valley Country Club. He had been a Ouimet Society member for many years and is the father of Scott Adler, Ouimet Fund Treasurer. The Adler Scholarship is for a Ouimet Scholar preparing for a career in education or nursing.To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must have completed at least two years service to golf as caddies, helpers in the pro shop, or course superintendent operations at a club in Massachusetts. The awards are "need-based" and assist with tuition at accredited undergraduate institutions.

The Ellen Hines Scholarship was created from proceeds of the 2007 Ouimet Annual Banquet at the request of Banquet honorees Barbara and Jack Nicklaus, who were long time friends of Ellen and John Hines. Mrs. Hines died of cancer in 2005. She was a Fontbonne Academy and Regis College graduate and former St. Patrick’s of Natick grade school teacher. She lived for many years in the Columbus, Ohio and Jupiter, Florida areas. She and her husband John are both Boston natives.Mrs. Hines was a fine golfer and lover of the game, family and travel and was a member of Woods Hole Golf Club for 35 years. The Scholarship is for an Ouimet Scholar who is studying for a career in education.To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must have completed at least two years service to golf as caddies, helpers in the pro shop, or course superintendent operations at a club in Massachusetts. The awards are "need-based" and assist with tuition at accredited undergraduate institutions.