Barbara Jordan Memorial Scholarships Sponsored By ATPE Foundation, USA

Barbara Jordan Memorial Scholarships are targeted to Junior, Senior and Graduate Students. There are up to six scholarships of $1,500 each are offered for applicants who enrolled in an accredited college or university educator preparation program.
Description
The Barbara Jordan Memorial Scholarships for Juniors, Seniors and Graduates was purposed to honor the late Barbara Jordan, a Texas congresswoman and distinguished educator. Up to six $1,500 scholarships will be awarded each year to outstanding junior, senior and graduate students enrolled in educator preparation programs at predominantly ethnic-minority institutions. The final judging process will occur in July 2013.

Eligibility

• Scholarships will be awarded each year to outstanding junior, senior and graduate students enrolled in educator preparation programs at predominantly ethnic-minority institutions.
• Each applicant must be enrolled in an accredited college or university educator preparation program. Proof of enrollment must be included with this application.

Application Procedure
The applicants must follow the application instruction below:

• Complete the application form. (http://www.atpefoundation.org/scholarshipsBJMApp.pdf)
• Provide college transcripts with official university imprint. (DO NOT FAX.)
• Provide a detailed description of participation in any academic, honorary, civic or extracurricular activities in college.
• Compose an essay of no more than two typed, double-spaced 8 1/2'' x 11'' pages. The essay must include the following:

1.     Applicant’s personal educational philosophy.
2.     Why the applicant wants to become an educator.
3.     Who influenced the applicant the most in making his or her career decision.
4.     Why the applicant is applying for the award.

• Provide at least two (but no more than three) letters of recommendation, no older than one year, from college/high school faculty or other appropriate sources. Limit each letter to one official letterhead page. Letters should include the author’s address and Saturday phone number. Authors must mail letters of recommendation directly to the ATPE Foundation state office.
• Scholarship recipients shall be provided with $1,500 in reimbursement based on receipts for any legitimate expense involving college tuition and education materials. A cash award may be granted if the recipient is a student teacher and has otherwise completed certification requirements.

Submission Deadline
June 3, 2013

Website Link
http://www.atpefoundation.org/scholarshipsBJM.asp