MARSHFIELD AREA RETIRED EDUCATORS’ ASSOCIATION

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION GUIDELINES

2017

The annual scholarship is open to seniors graduating from one of the following public high schools represented by MAREA members: Abbotsford, Athens, Colby, Edgar, Marathon, Marshfield, Loyal, Pittsville, Spencer, and Stratford.

MAREA will award a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior who intends to enroll in a post-secondary institution to pursue a degree and career in the teaching profession.

The individual who receives the scholarship will be determined by the scholarship committee of MAREA.

The monetary award will be given to the recipient or to the college following successful completion of one semester of college with proof of registration for second semester.

This scholarship expires one year after it has been issued.

MARSHFIELD AREA RETIRED EDUCATORS’ ASSOCIATION

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

2017

NAME OF

APPLICANT____________________________________________________

ADDRESS______________________________________________________

PHONE_______________________EMAIL___________________________

PARENTS’ NAMES_______________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

HIGH SCHOOL __________________________________________________

POST SECONDARY SCHOOL

YOU PLAN TO ATTEND __________________________________________

SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT_______________________________________

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 grade point average.

2. Applicant must be a Wisconsin resident graduating from a public high school represented by MAREA members.

3. Applicant has a sincere interest in pursuing a degree and career in education.

4. Applicants should have an established record of leadership and character that has been demonstrated both in and out of the classroom.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2017

Please return application to the guidance office

Marshfield Area Retired Educators’ Scholarship

Name:

Answer the following questions:

1. What inspired you to go into education?

2. Describe your leadership roles and involvement in extra curricular activities in school.

3. Describe your participation in volunteer activities in the community, such as church, scouts, 4-H, etc.

Marshfield Area Retired Educators’ Association Scholarship

Guidance Counselor: Please return no later than April 17, 2017 to:

Ruby Pinter

2400 N. Peach Ave. Apt. 1

Marshfield WI 54449

If you would like to have someone pick up the applications at your school, please call or email me:

715-207-6103

Name of applicant___________________________________________________

School____________________________________________________________

Grade point average:___________ (Attach a copy of the transcript)

Counselor’s signature_________________________________________________