Are you working toward a teaching certificate?
If so, you may be eligible for a
NESPA TEACHING CERTIFICATION SCHOLARSHIP
DEADLINE IS JANUARY 15, 2010
The NESPA Teaching Certification Scholarship is a collaboration between the
Northshore School District (NSD) and the Association. Its purpose is to recognize and
encourage NESPA members who are pursuing certification in the field of education at
the undergraduate or graduate level.
The scholarship fund for each school year is $10,000.00. Scholarship awards will be a
minimum of $2,000.00 per school year. Members may apply and receive one
scholarship per year for a maximum of three years.
ELIGIBILITY and CRITERIA:
Applicant must provide the following:
• Letter of application stating why you would like to be considered for this
scholarship.
• Verification of NESPA membership for the past three consecutive school years
(contact CUC office manager at 425-486-7101).
• Verification of declared major in education.
• Verification of junior credit equivalent or higher.
• Verification of current college/university enrollment.
• Outline of comprehensive education plan leading to certification.
• Completed scholarship application linked here: NESPA TEACHING CERTIFICATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
SELECTION PROCESS:
The Scholarship Committee, based on all above eligibility and criteria being met, will determine acceptance or rejection of each application. Applications received after the deadline date will not be considered. THIS YEAR’S APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 2:00 PM, JANUARY 15, 2010.
If more than five qualified applications are submitted, the following criteria will be used as deciding factors:
#1) NESPA Seniority Date, #2) Date application is received.
Scholarship recipients will be REIMBURSED for previously paid tuition expenses via a NSD Travel and Expense Reimbursement Claim Form. This scholarship will be by REIMBURSEMENT ONLY. Recipients will be compensated in one payment after documentation of previously paid tuition expenses has been submitted.
Judy Ellis, NESPA Board Member is Chairperson of the Scholarship Committee. If you have questions, you may address them to her at jellis@nsd.org.
