The Wayne County Retired Teachers’ Association is excited to offer a $500 scholarship for the 2025-2026 school year. This scholarship is aimed at encouraging young individuals in our county who are pursuing careers in education. It is available to graduates of Wayne County high schools who have declared a major in education and completed at least 80 semester hours toward that degree at an accredited college or university.
Qualifications for the scholarship and application information can be found on the attached application form. Applications are due by June 15, 2025, and may be mailed or submitted electronically. Recipients will be invited to the August meeting of the organization for the scholarship award presentation.
For application forms or more information, please contact:
Michael Simpson
304 Whiteside Lane
Fairfield, IL 62837
Email: mandmsimp46@gmail.com
APPLICATION FOR $500 SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility Criteria:
Graduate of a Wayne County High School
At least 80 semester hours of college credits
Minimum GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale
Education major with intentions to teach upon graduation
Please provide the following information:
Personal Information
Name:
Address:
Phone #:
Email Address:
Birth Date:
Mother’s Name and Occupation:
Father’s Name and Occupation:
Educational Information
High School Graduation Date and Place:
High School GPA:
College GPA to Date:
College or University Attending:
Projected Graduation Date:
Experience and Activities
Work Experience Since High School:
Community Service Activities Since High School (including clubs, organizations, churches, or major volunteer events):
Essays
When did you decide to become a teacher and why? (50 words or less):
What is your Major/Minor? Why did you choose these areas? (50 words or less):
Submit applications via mail or email no later than June 15, 2025.
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