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Stevens Point Area Retired Teachers Association Scholarship

Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin

This scholarship is for any Portage County resident who plans to attend a College, University or Technical College in the field of education. Applicants must be graduating high school senior who has a GPA of 2.5 and has demonstrated community service.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Must be graduating high school senior
  • Minimum GPA:
    2.50
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • Residence:
    Must be a resident of Portage County
  • School:
    Must be a Portage County high school graduating senior
  • College:
    Must be pursuing a post-secondary degree at MSTC or UWSP
  • Major/Career:
    Must be pursuing Education
  • Extracurricular:
    Must have demonstrated community service

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Essay:
    Submit a one-page, typewritten essay that explains: (Not needed if one is already required by scholarship you are applying for): 1) What are your post-secondary education goals and how do you hope to achieve them while attending college?; 2) What are your long-term career plans, how do you intend to achieve them, and why did you choose the goal/plan?; 3) What personal characteristics or experiences qualify you to receive a scholarship?; Include a brief summary explaining what Financial Need means to you and your situation.
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Submit no more than (2) letters of reference emphasizing leadership qualities. Letters from teachers, principals, counselors, coaches, church leaders, community leaders, and/or employers will be considered.
  • Other Materials:
    Must submit ACT/SAT scores and FAFSA

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