Tomorrow River Education Association Scholarship
The Tomorrow River Education Association (TREA) is offering two scholarships to graduating Amherst High School seniors. Students planning to pursue any postsecondary program of two or more years in length are eligible for the “Open” scholarship of $250. Students planning to pursue a post-secondary program of two or more years in length for a career in education are eligible for the “Education” scholarship of $300. The scholarship funds are disbursed to help defray the costs of tuition and books only.
The recommendation will be made by the Tomorrow River Education Association
Scholarship Committee. The following criteria will be considered:
-cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or above
-extra-curricular involvement
-community service
-enrollment in a post-secondary program of 2 years or more
-intent to pursue a career in education (Education Scholarship only)
The scholarship will be paid to the recipient after evidence of successful completion of the first semester and re-enrollment for the second semester of post-secondary schooling. A transcript or grade sheet, along with a second semester schedule, must be submitted to the TREA (care of AHS).
The Education Scholarship will be renewable at a rate of $150 per year for up to three years. The recipient will be required to supply verification of re-enrollment in postsecondary schooling in the field of education.
Complete the attached form and return it to Mrs. Swanson by ____May 6 th , 2015__.
This form can be found in the sharing drive in the folder “TREA Scholarship.” If you use the computer form, please remember to save it in your own file.
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TREA Scholarship Application
Please check:
________ Open Scholarship _______ Education Scholarship
Complete and return this form to Mrs. Swanson by __ May 6th, 2015.
Name________________________________________
Address_____________________________________
Parent/Guardian_____________________________
Address_____________________________________
Cumulative GPA
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1. Briefly describe your post-secondary plans (include name and length of school program).
2. Briefly describe your school activities and involvements, and explain any awards and recognition you have received.
3. Briefly describe your non-school community service activities and involvements.
4. Why are you a good candidate for this scholarship?