Farmington R7 CTA Teacher Education Scholarship
Administered by the Farmington Educational Foundation
This scholarship is funded by the Farmington R7 CTA, which is the local professional teachers’ association in the Farmington School District. The Farmington R7 CTA Teacher Education Scholarship is a $500 scholarship awarded to a Farmington High School graduate who plans to major in teacher education. This scholarship is intended to inspire FHS graduates to pursue a career in the field of teaching.
The Farmington R7 CTA’s purpose, as a public benefit organization, is to promote the common interest of teachers and other education in their local school district. The CTA is organized and will operate as an unincorporated nonprofit association by agreement of its members reflected in and implemented by the CTA bylaws.
Eligibility
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Applicant must be a graduating student of Farmington Senior High School.
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Applicant must have exhibited a history of hard work, diligence, and initiative and detail these attributes through letters of reference and anecdotal evidence.
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Applicant should be planning to major in the field of education.
Application
The following documents must be included with each application:
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A completed and signed application form.
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Write a 600-word type-written essay that focuses on the applicant’s life experiences and achievements, as well as the applicant’s aspirations for the future.
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At least two (2) but not more than four (4) written recommendations, half of which are from a Farmington High School faculty or staff member.
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The most recent official High School transcript.
An interview with the applicant may be requested. Applicant will be notified if an interview is desired. If no suitable applicant is found, the scholarship committee may choose to not present a scholarship.
Disposition of Scholarship Award Money
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The monetary award will either be sent directly to the scholarship winner or to the recipient’s college or vocational technical school. This will solely be a decision of the scholarship committee. The scholarship funds must be used for direct expenses incurred while attending either of these post-secondary institutions full time. Any use of funds not used in this manner must be reimbursed, in full, to the Farmington Educational Foundation. Eligible expenses are tuition, books, fees, and supplies needed for class work.
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Prior to dispersing this money, the scholarship committee or the Executive Director must receive evidence that the student has enrolled full time.
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Awards will be dispersed in one lump sum prior to the fall semester of the student’s first year at college.
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The student is required to notify the Farmington Educational Foundation in the event the student leaves school, reduces the number of credit hours to part time, or any other non-compliance to either the intent of this scholarship program or its expressed requirements. Student will reimburse the Farmington Educational Foundation for any funds received for the semester affected.
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Student, by accepting the scholarship funds, agrees to reimburse the Farmington Educational Foundation for any funds received but not used for purposes congruent with the intent and requirements of this scholarship program.