Monroe County Alumni Scholarship Opportunity sponsored by the Monroe County Area Retired Educators Association
Submission deadline May 1, 2025
Amount: $500
Eligibility for Scholarship:
1. Graduate of a public high school in Monroe County (Wisconsin)
2. Junior or Senior in a recognized college/university education program.
3. Must be registered for the 2025-2026 school year.
Administration of Scholarship:
1. All applications must be submitted by May 1, 2025
2. Scholarship awarded in the summer of 2025 to be used for the 2025-2026 school year.
3. The decisions of the MCAREA Scholarship Committee in all aspects of granting and awarding the scholarship will be final.
Documentation required:
1. Attached application
2. Proof of college/university registration for 2025-2026 school year.
3. Official transcript of college/university coursework.
4. Copy of letter of acceptance into the School of Education at chosen college/university (a letter of verification from the college/university will also be acceptable)
5. 300-500 word essay detailing your thoughts about your future career in education.
Mail all documents by May 1 to: Jane Schave, 808 Superior Avenue - Apt. #303, Tomah, WI 54660
OR
Email scanned documents, application, and essay to monroecountyretirededucators @gmail.com and put Scholarship in the memo line.
Scholarship Application Form
Name
Address
Phone Contact Number
Email Address
High School Attended and Graduation Year
College/University Attending
List your five most significant extra-curricular, volunteer and community involvement activities during your high school and college years:
List five qualities of a good educator, and share what personal qualities and skills you possess that will make you a good educator.
Tell us anything else about yourself which might be significant to us as we work to determine the recipient of this scholarship.