Award Details:

Scholarship will be awarded to a Bartlesville High School student intending to pursue a career in education. Up to $1,000 payable to the university, college, junior college, trade, or vocational school on behalf of the recipient, following proof of acceptance. Scholarship recipients may also receive a $1,000 grant upon earning their teaching certificate.

Recipient will be selected based on adherence to prescribed criteria, meaningful content and clarity of essay, and strong character as demonstrated through letters of recommendation. Consideration will also be given to financial need.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Bartlesville High School graduating senior
• Unweighted high school GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Student intends to pursue a degree in education and/or become a teacher
• Active in extra-curricular activities, especially, but not limited to, church or Christian organizations, mentoring or helping children, and volunteering in organizations that help youth
• Well-written essay, addressing the topic, “Why I want to teach.”

Required Addendums:

• Two letters of recommendation – at least one from a BHS faculty member
• A current photo (optional)
• First page(s) of FAFSA Submission Summary, up to and including the Student Aid Index number. Refer to FAQs for more information.
• Official Bartlesville High School transcript

This application will open December 1st.