Betty Lewis Education Scholarship (Delaware PTA)

Scholarship Overview: Graduating senior pursuing a 2 or 4-year degree in Education at any accredited college or university.
Application Available: March 1, 2024
Deadline Date: May 15, 2024

Scholarship Details:

Available to graduating seniors pursuing a career in education, early childhood education or any 2 or 4-year college/university. Awarded amount up to $1000.

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Applicant must be a graduating senior
2. Reside in Delaware and graduate from a Delaware public high school
3. Must attend a school with an active PTA or PTSA in good standing or be a Delaware PTA VIP member (delawarepta.org/join-pta-today/).
4. Will pursue a 2 or 4-year degree in Education at any accredited college or university.
5. Maintain an average of 2.5 or better
6. Preference will be given to a student entering a Delaware college or university in September following the date of application for the scholarship
7. Must provide a copy of the college acceptance letter
8. Must provide evidence of financial need and/or academic achievement

Application Requirements:

1. Completed paper application
2. List of activities, club, and work experiences
3. 1 Letter of recommendation (should be emailed directly from teachers or administrators to admin@delawarepta.org)
4. School Administration Support Form completed by school counselor
5. Transcript
6. Test scores (if ACT or SAT is taken)
7. Copy of the college acceptance letter
8. Must provide evidence of financial need and/or academic achievement

Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, SAT/ACT Score Report, Transcript

Essay Details:

Reasons for choosing the stated career (no more than 100 words):

Award Amount: $1,000

Award Details:

Awarded amount up to $1000.00 paid directly to the college/university.

Website/URL: https://delawarepta.org/scholarship-opportunities/

Scholarship Manager Information:

Contact Name: Julie Alvarez
Contact Email: julie.alvarez@delawarepta.org
Contact Phone Number: 3028937313
Additional Contact & Submission Information:

Application must be postmarked by May 15, 2024. Send completed application to:
Delaware PTA
Attention: Scholarship Chair
PO Box 5490
Wilmington, DE 19808

Or sent via email by May 15, 2024 to admin@delawarepta.org

Filters:

Eligibility: Member Organization (Personal/Relative), Minimum GPA/Class Rank
Areas of Study: Education & School Supports
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior
Location Specific: Delaware
Institution Type: Delaware Institutions