The Ken Bower Teacher Cadet
Scholarship
Sponsored by
Ken Bower, associate professor in the Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education at the
College of Charleston, died in 2002. During his career, he was avidly committed to public school
students and the adults who work with them. When the Teacher Cadet Program began in 1986, Dr.
Bower was asked to develop the first full-scale curriculum.
February 2014
The Ken Bower Teacher Cadet Scholarship
INFORMATION
Thanks to the success of the silent auctions held at annual professional
development conferences, CERRA is pleased to offer
SIX $500 SCHOLARSHIPS
to help cover college expenses for the 2014-2015 school year.
WHO CAN APPLY: High school seniors who participated in the Teacher Cadet Program and
plan to attend a South Carolina college or university to become a teacher are welcome to
apply. Teacher Cadet sites may send applications for all Teacher Cadets who wish to
apply.
HOW TO APPLY: Complete the enclosed application, make two (2) copies, and attach a
sealed official high school transcript.
THE ORIGINAL AND TWO (2) COPIES of the full application must be returned to Charlene
Brown, CERRA, Stewart House at Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC 29733.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN
MARCH 31, 2014.
Selection Criteria:
Academic record
(20%)
Activities: school, community, employment
(20%)
Written expression and commitment
(40%)
Teacher recommendations
(20%)
ANNOUNCEMENT:
The selected scholarship recipients will be announced by MAY 9, 2014 by letter. News
of recipients will also be posted online at www.teachercadets.com.
DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS:
The scholarship funds will be disbursed directly to the college/university in August 2014.
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Applicant’s SS#__________________________
The Ken Bower Teacher Cadet Scholarship
APPLICATION
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
Please make sure you do the following:
1. Print in ink or type all requested information, including your social security
number, on each page;
2. Secure one recommendation from your Teacher Cadet instructor and one
other instructor of your choice (forms provided);
3. Complete your essay on the sheets provided;
4. Attach a sealed copy of your official high school transcript, including
verification of your class rank and GPR/GPA; and
5. Return THE ORIGINAL and TWO (2) COPIES of your complete application
packet to Charlene Brown, CERRA, Stewart House at Winthrop University,
Rock Hill, SC 29733.
6. The entire packet must be postmarked on or before MARCH 31, 2014.
Full Name _____________________________________________________________
(First/Middle/Last)
Home Address _________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Home phone (____)____________ Alternate phone number (____)_______________
High School ___________________________________________________________
Teacher Cadet Instructor _________________________________________________
Guidance Counselor ____________________________________________________
Name of local newspaper _________________________________________________
College of Choice
Have you been accepted?
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Applicant’s SS#
II. ACADEMIC RECORD
Class rank
Cumulative GPA/GPR
out of
(total # in graduating class)
on a scale of
IMPORTANT: Attach one copy of a sealed, official transcript.
III. Significant school activities, leadership positions, honors/recognition (and
indicate year(s)):
Extra-curricular activities: include community and work experiences (and indicate
year(s)):
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Applicant’s SS#
IV. Essay: Respond to the following quote. Write your essay in the space below. It
may be typed or handwritten in ink. Do not exceed the two pages provided.
“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.”
-Henry Brooks Adams
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ESSAY
(Continued, if needed)
Applicant’s SS#
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Applicant’s SS#
V. INSTRUCTOR RECOMMENDATION
FROM AN INSTRUCTOR OF APPLICANT’S CHOICE
for
The Ken Bower Teacher Cadet Scholarship
Please take a few moments to answer the following questions. Your impressions of the
Cadet are extremely important and will be used to make a final selection. Applicants
will not see this recommendation form. Please limit your comments to the spaces
below. Additional pages cannot be considered. Please return this to the applicant’s
Teacher Cadet instructor in a sealed envelope with the applicant’s name on the front.
Please rank the student from 1 (weakness) to 5 (strength) in the following areas:
1. Interest in teaching profession
1
2
3
4
5
2. Potential to become an outstanding teacher
1
2
3
4
5
3. Works cooperatively with students and teachers
1
2
3
4
5
4. Completes work on time
1
2
3
4
5
5. Manages in-class time wisely
1
2
3
4
5
6. Self-motivation
1
2
3
4
5
7. Ability to work independently
1
2
3
4
5
8. Writing ability
1
2
3
4
5
9. Positive and enthusiastic attitude
1
2
3
4
5
10. Active participation in class discussion
1
2
3
4
5
11. Attention to detail
1
2
3
4
5
12. Leadership qualities
1
2
3
4
5
13. Critical thinking and questioning skills
1
2
3
4
5
14. Ability to accept constructive criticism
1
2
3
4
5
Comments:
Signature
Date
When did you teach the applicant? ______________________________________________________
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Applicant’s SS#
VI. TEACHER CADET INSTRUCTOR RECOMMENDATION
FROM APPLICANT’S TEACHER CADET INSTRUCTOR
for
The Ken Bower Teacher Cadet Scholarship
Please take a few moments to answer the following questions. Your impressions of the
student are important and will be used to make a final selection. Applicants will not see
this recommendation form. Please limit your comments to the spaces below. Additional
pages cannot be considered. You will also receive the sealed recommendation
form from another instructor of the Cadet’s choosing. Please return both forms
to Charlene Brown, CERRA (Stewart House at Winthrop University, Rock Hill
29733) in their sealed envelopes with the applicant’s name on the front of each.
Please rank the student from 1 (weakness) to 5 (strength) in the following areas:
1. Interest in teaching profession
1
2
3
4
5
2. Potential to become an outstanding teacher
1
2
3
4
5
3. Works cooperatively with students and teachers
1
2
3
4
5
4. Completes work on time
1
2
3
4
5
5. Manages in-class time wisely
1
2
3
4
5
6. Self-motivation
1
2
3
4
5
7. Ability to work independently
1
2
3
4
5
8. Writing ability
1
2
3
4
5
9. Positive and enthusiastic attitude
1
2
3
4
5
10. Active participation in class discussion
1
2
3
4
5
11. Attention to detail
1
2
3
4
5
12. Leadership qualities
1
2
3
4
5
13. Critical thinking and questioning skills
1
2
3
4
5
14. Ability to accept constructive criticism
1
2
3
4
5
Comments:
Signature
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