Luella Phipps Memorial Teaching Scholarship Application guidelines

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

Requirements:

*Applicants must have:

a) graduated from the El Dorado Springs R-2 School or El Dorado Springs Christian School

b) be a resident of  El Dorado Springs or the surrounding area.   

or c) be currently teaching in an El Dorado Springs School

*Applicants must have an undergraduate degree and be currently  enrolled in an accredited  4-year college or university’s  Master’s  in Education program.

Application:         (All 5 items below must be completed to be considered.)

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

• Present proof of enrollment in a Master’s program.

• Recommendation/reference from a teacher, professor, or advisor :  Letter should be dated and express knowledge of the applicant’s interest/ intent to  pursue a Master’s Degree in Education.

• Personal recommendation/reference from someone other than a family member : Letter should be dated and express knowledge of the applicant’s interest and plans to pursue a Master’s Degree in Education.

• Submit a typed essay (1 page maximum) expressing  why they are pursueing an advanced degree in the teaching profession.

Attention:          **  Incomplete submissions will be rejected.

Guidelines and application forms may be picked up at R-2 High School Office or the Christian 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  March 21st  for consideration.   

We could make this later….there’s no hurry for this one is there?

Mail all applications to:  Evelyn Boyle,  1405 S. Jackson, El Dorado Springs, MO   64744

Decisions will be made by April 1st  and applicants will be notified by mail soon after.