The Journalism Education Association sponsors up to two $1,000 scholarships for education majors who intend to teach scholastic journalism. Each recipient must be a college junior, senior or master’s degree student in a program designed to prepare him/her for teaching at the secondary-school level. Current secondary-school journalism teachers who are in a degree program to improve their journalism teaching skills also are eligible.
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Each recipient must complete the application and include the following:
A 250-word essay explaining his/her desire to teach high school journalism.
The answers to the three questions at the bottom of the application form.
Two recommendation letters, preferably from those who have firsthand knowledge of his/her work with student journalists, and
College transcript(s) showing academic standing.
The National Latin Exam offers a $2000 Graduate School Scholarship which is specifically for “graduate study leading to the teaching of Latin and/or Greek at the elementary, intermediate, or high school level.” It is with great pride that we name this scholarship in honor of Sally Davis, one of the original members of the Writing Committee of the NLE. The National Latin Exam Sally R. Davis Graduate School Scholarship is a one-time $2000 scholarship awarded for post-graduate study that leads to the teaching of Latin and/or Greek at the elementary, intermediate, or high school level. Applicants must be college seniors or other professionals who are seeking a graduate degree.
Are not required to have taken the National Latin Exam
May be a high school senior or undergraduate, or enrolled in a master’s degree program.
Must be planning to teach Latin at the K-12 levels.
May not apply for this scholarship if currently receiving another National Latin Exam award.
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A maximum of ten $2000 scholarships are given each spring.
• The application deadline is February 15th.
• Each scholarship is renewable for however long the recipient is a student enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program with the intention of teaching Latin at the K-12 level. The maximum funding is four years for a bachelor’s degree and two years for a master’s degree (exceptions at the discretion of the scholarship committee).
• The NLE will cover the cost of attending one American Classical League Institute occurring from the end of their junior year in college through their third year of teaching (or a similar professional development opportunity should recipients live outside the U.S.). For more information on this conference see https://aclclassics.org/.
• Recipients will be offered informal mentoring by experienced Latin teachers for the first three years of teaching upon request.
You are enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university
You are a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
You earned a 3.0 grade point average or higher in your most recently completed semester
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The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship requires each applicant to submit an original essay (approximately 500-1000 words) answering the provided prompt. Along with the essay, we also request that you submit contact information, proof of enrollment, and documentation of your most recently achieved GPA.
For your submission, please write an essay of 1,800 to 2,500 words or create a video that’s 15 to 20 minutes long about one of the thirteen topics listed
The recipients of the Merchants Exchange Scholarship will be selected by the Merchants Exchange Scholarship Fund Board of Directors and rewarded to outstanding individuals who meet the following criteria:
The applicant’s chosen field of study must be in the Maritime Field and/or International Trade, and must enrolled in a 4-year, 2-year institution, Graduate degree program, or US Coast Guard (USCG) certified program.
The applicant must be entering the appropriate year of study of an eligible program:
4-year Degree Students: The applicant must have completed the minimum credits and/or hours equivalent to two (2) academic years and must be of Junior or Senior standing at a US-accredited institution of higher learning or at a USCG certified institution.
2-year Degree Students: The applicant must be accepted to, or currently pursuing a degree (in your first or second year) in a 2-year program at a US institution of higher learning or at USCG certified institution.
Graduate Degree: The applicant must be accepted to, or currently pursuing a graduate degree a program at a US accredited institution of higher learning or at USCG certified institution.
Maritime Training Program (short course): The applicant must be accepted to, or currently completing training or certification in a program of less than two years, at a USCG certified institution.
The applicant must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA or the school’s equivalent rankings.
The applicant must demonstrate academic achievement and have exemplary qualities in personal character. Financial need may be considered if other factors are equal.
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The Merchants Exchange requires the academic institution to administer the scholarship within the following guidelines:
The scholarship will be remitted to the institution by the Merchants Exchange Scholarship Fund by September 1st, and may be renewed annually upon approval.
A minimum 3.0 GPA (or the school’s equivalent ranking), regular class attendance, and course completion standards must be maintained for the student to remain qualified.
Carry-over funds from one (1) year to the next is acceptable.
If scholarship is not fully utilized, the unused funds may be given in the form of a scholarship to an alternate student based on the selection process outlined above.
Applicants for our 2023 Achieving My Potential Scholarship must be enrolled in a trade school, undergraduate, graduate program, or any other post-secondary school within the United States. High school seniors who will be enrolled in a trade school or college before the application deadline of February 28, 2023, are also encouraged to apply. Applicants must be in good academic standing and have a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent for their program).
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To be considered for this scholarship opportunity, a full application must include:
An updated resumé listing academic, professional, and volunteer experiences
A current or your most recent official or unofficial academic transcript. If you are a high school senior, you must also submit proof of acceptance to your college, university, trade school, or post-secondary school.
A 750-1,000 word essay describing your experience of the juvenile or criminal justice system and how you are moving forward. Share with us how winning this scholarship can help you achieve your full potential.
This scholarship is offered to any student currently enrolled in an accredited community college, undergraduate, or graduate program in the United States. This includes incoming first-year college students who are high school graduates or possess a GED.
The scholarship candidate must possess an interest in social justice, as demonstrated by past and present volunteer, professional, and educational experiences.
All eligible candidates must be in good academic standing, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
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An updated resumé
A 750-word essay responding to the following prompt: What are some significant challenges people with disabilities encounter on a regular basis? What are some practicable public policies that could address these challenges? Feel free to speak about the challenges you have experienced or witnessed in a loved-one’s life.
A current official or unofficial transcript from the applicant’s school (NOTE: First-year college students must submit an unofficial transcript from their most recent school, as well as an unofficial transcript from their current post-secondary institution.)
The scholarship is open to any student presently enrolled in an accredited vocational, community college, undergraduate, or graduate program in the United States. This includes incoming first-year college students who are either high school graduates or possess a GED. All applicants must be in good academic standing, maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
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To apply, please provide the following:
A résumé that includes relevant education, professional and volunteer experience.
A 750-100 word essay that answers the following: Write about a time you stood up for something you believed in or a time you spoke out against wrongdoing. How did you make an impact on someone else’s life? Do you believe there is value in speaking up? Why?
A current unofficial transcript from the applicant’s school. First-year college students may submit an unofficial transcript from their most recent school, as well as an unofficial transcript from their current post-secondary institution. Those awaiting admissions and enrollment decisions may make a note in their application that they will be attending a to-be-determined school in the fall 2023 semester.
The winner of the Whistleblower Education Scholarship will be announced in March of 2023.