American Association of University Women Coastal Georgetown Branch – Future Educator Scholarship
Scholarship Overview: Graduating female senior from Cape Henlopen, Sussex Academy, Sussex Central, Sussex Tech or Indian River High School who will pursue a degree to teach.
Application Available: December 17, 2023
Deadline Date: April 8, 2024
Scholarship Details:
Eligibility Requirements:
- Current female seniors at one of the following area public high schools: Cape Henlopen, Indian River, Sussex Academy, Sussex Central, or Sussex Technical.
- Planning to pursue a degree in teaching at college or university next fall.
Application Requirements:
- Completed Scholarship Application Form (must be typed not handwritten; complete in Word and return in PDF format)
- Rigorous original essay of up to 400 words that answers the question below
- Current transcript
- List or resume showing leadership roles, activities, interests, community service, and work experience
- Letter of recommendation from someone other than a school counselor or family member
- All requirements on checklist MUST be submitted to be considered for a scholarship
- Send all documents in one or more PDF format file(s)
This information is described on the application.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Resume, Transcript
Essay Details:
Address the question below in a typed, double spaced essay and attach it to the application, either as one pdf or as a separate pdf.
Essay Question: “If you were starting a non-profit organization for the greater good, what would its mission be, what would you have volunteers accomplish, and be specific about how you would measure success?”
Consider: The AAUW mission states, “Together, we can reach gender equality in education, economic security, and leadership.”
Award Amount: $2,500
Award Details:
The scholarship will be awarded from the pool of applicants regardless of school. Award will be forwarded directly to the winner’s college or university.
The scholarship will be presented at the senior awards assembly. The winner will be notified prior to the senior awards assembly.
Website/URL: https://georgetown-de.aauw.net/files/2023/12/AAUW-CG-2024-2500-Future-Educator-Scholarship-Application-Form.pdf
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Name: Sheri Borrin
Contact Email: AAUWCGscholarship@gmail.com
Additional Contact & Submission Information:
Email all required parts of the scholarship application in one or more PDF format file(s) to aauwcgscholarship@gmail.com
Filters:
Eligibility: Community Service, Female
Areas of Study: Education & School Supports
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior