CORRECTION: The Luella Phipps Memorial Educational Scholarship

The Sac Osage Retired School Employee Association is pleased to announce a new scholarship opportunity for those seeking a Master’s Degree in the field of Education: The Luella Phipps Memorial  Educational Scholarship.

The scholarship was funded by contributions from organizations, friends and associates of Luella, upon her death.  She was an avid supporter of public education and worked tirelessly for SORSEA.  When donations came in from the community to SORSEA, in her name,  SORSEA took on the responsibility of dispersing those funds in the form of a one-time scholarship.

SORSEA has been so pleased, for the last few years, to offer a scholarship on behalf of former member, Nellie Nicholas, for those going into education .  That scholarship, however, was not open to those working on a Master’s Degree.  SORSEA felt Luella would have been very honored to have her name associated with a scholarship devoted to those going even further in the pursuit of a Master’s  Degree in the field of Education.

Guidelines and Applications can be picked up at the El Dorado Springs  R-II  School.  The one-time scholarship of $350 is open to those working on a Master’s Degree  in the field of Education.

Applications are due  postmarked by April  1st, 2025.

Please mail applications (or hand deliver) to: Evelyn Boyle, 1405 S. Jackson, El Dorado Springs, MO 64744

Application Guidelines    2025

The Luella Phipps  Memorial Educational Scholarship was created from donations to be used for those working toward a Master’s in the field of Education. The guidelines for the scholarship are as follows:

Requirements:

Applicants must :

a) Have an undergraduate degree and be currently  enrolled in an accredited  4-year college or university offering a  Master’s  Degree in a field of Education.

b) Be currently working for the El Dorado Springs RII School and pursuing a Master’s Degree in a field of Education.

Application:         

1.       Complete the application form (neatly printed or typed).

2.       Present proof of enrollment and classes already completed in a Master’s in a field of Education.

3.       Submit a typed essay (1 page maximum) expressing  why you are pursuing an advanced degree in the teaching profession.

Attention:          **  Incomplete submissions will be rejected.

Guidelines and application forms may be picked up at the RII High School Office.  Those unable to pick up copies may email  Ashley Rogers at:  arogers@eldok12.org  to request a copy of the Application Form and Guidelines.

All necessary documentation must be postmarked by April 1st, 2025.

Mail all applications (or hand deliver)  to:  Evelyn Boyle,  1405 S. Jackson, El Dorado Springs, MO   64744

Decisions will be made in May and applicants will be notified by mail soon after.

One scholarship in the amount of $350 will be awarded.  This is a one-time scholarship.