DSEA Christopher K. Smith Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship Overview: The members of DSEA invite all high school seniors graduating from a public school, who intend to pursue a career in teaching, to apply for this scholarship
Application Available: August 23, 2024
Deadline Date: January 24, 2025

Scholarship Details:

Criteria

The Selection Committee will consider:

• Class rank
• Grade point average (as shown on a transcript of high school record through the end of the senior year)
• SAT scores
• School activities for the past four (4) years
• Awards/Honors
• Career plans
• TWO letters of reference from the student’s teachers (these letters should expand upon the student’s activities and leadership record in high school, as well as the student’s personal traits, character, and degree of initiative)

Application and Award Procedures

• Application forms have been sent to all high school counseling offices.
• Applications and letters of reference should be sent or delivered to: DSEA Scholarship Task Force, 136 East Water Street, Dover, DE 19901.
• Applications must be postmarked no later than January 24, 2025.
• On or about February 7, 2025, DSEA will notify the top five finalists, inviting them to participate in an interview and complete an essay (30-minute time limit) in late February at the DSEA Headquarters in Dover.
• DSEA will announce the winner following the interviews.
• DSEA will send the scholarship check to the winning student upon receipt of expenses incurred during each year of college.

Terms and Conditions

The recipient is encouraged to pursue a four-year college degree leading to a Delaware teacher certificate and teach in a public school, preferably in Delaware.  The recipient must maintain a 3.0 grade point average and provide an annual transcript showing proof of the student being an education major.  The scholarship will be rescinded should the student change from an education major.

Questions?

Contact Sandy Dearman, Executive Assistant, at DSEA Headquarters 1-866-734-5834 or 302-734-5834.

Application Requirements: Letter(s) of Recommendation, SAT/ACT Score Report, Transcript

Award Amount: $4,000

Award Details:

$1000 will be provided per year to the recipient provided they maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Website/URL: https://www.dsea.org/content/dsea-scholarships

Scholarship Manager Information:

Contact Name: Sandy Dearman
Contact Email: Sandy.Dearman@dsea.org
Contact Phone Number: 302-734-5834
Additional Contact & Submission Information:

Send application and supporting documents to Sandy Dearman at Sandy.Dearman@dsea.org or at 136 East Water Street, Dover, DE 19901.

Filters:

Areas of Study: Education & School Supports
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior
Location Specific: Delaware