LEXINGTON TEACHER APPRECIATION
SCHOLARSHIP
DESCRIPTION
The Lexington Community Foundation has established a scholarship for teachers from the Lexington
Teacher Appreciation Fund. Scholarships of at least $250 each will be awarded to Lexington Public
School (LPS) professionals planning to attend an accredited college for continuing education. At least
one scholarship could be awarded to a paraprofessional for continuing education toward a teaching
degree.
QUALIFICATIONS
Consideration for the scholarship will be given to any LPS teacher who has a signed contract for the
upcoming school year or qualified paraprofessional. Strong applicants have demonstrated leadership,
qualities of good character, financial need and participation in extra-curricular and community activities.
First priority will be given to applicants who reside in the Lexington Public School district.
INSTRUCTIONS
Each applicant should submit a completed application no later than May 15th. The application packet
should include:
1. the completed application page;
2. statement of career objectives, including financial need statement;
3. resume listing extra-curricular and community activities;
The completed application must be submitted to the Lexington Community Foundation by May 15, 2013.
The Scholarship Committee will announce the winners no later than May 28, 2013.
Office Location: 607 N. Washington St., Lexington, NE 68850
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 422, Lexington, NE 68850
(If mailing the application, May 15th is your postmark deadline.)
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
PAYMENT
Payment of this scholarship will be made directly to the institution upon confirmed enrollment.
Scholarship funds not used by January 31, 2014 will be forfeited.
(Updated 12/2012)
LEXINGTON TEACHER APPRECIATION
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
1.
Name of Applicant:
2.
Address:
Email:
3.
Date of Birth: ___ / ___ / _____
4.
From which campus do you intend to take classes?
5.
Have you applied and been accepted? Yes _____ No _____
6.
What course of study will you be pursuing?
7.
On a separate sheet, please make a statement (250 words or less) describing your career
objectives. Include your statement of financial need for this scholarship, if appropriate.
8.
Attach a resume listing the Lexington community and school activities in which you have
participated.
9.
Number of years in the Lexington Public Schools system: _____
SIGNATURE ___________________________________________________________
Please review the scholarship description carefully for the complete list of application requirements.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
(Updated 12/2012)