Fred Wiesner Educational Excellence Scholarships
Association of Texas Professional Educators Foundation
Deadline: June 2.
To support outstanding students currently enrolled in educator preparation programs. Qualifications: Applicant must be college students enrolled in an accredited college/university educator preparation program. Selection criteria: Selection shall be based on the aforementioned applicants' qualifications and compliance with the application details. How to apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form along with college transcripts with official university imprint (do not fax); a detailed description of participation in any academic, honorary, civic or extracurricular activities in college; an essay (maximum of 2 typed, double-spaced 8 1/2x11 pages) including the applicant's personal educational philosophy, why the applicant wants to become an educator, who influenced the applicant the most in making career decision and why the applicant is applying for the award; and at least two (no more than three) letters of recommendation. Focus: Education.