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No. 77 Institute For Learning |
| Date: | January 9, 2001 | ||
| To: | Senior High Principals | ||
| Subject: | SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FUTURE EDUCATORS | ||
| Department and/or Persons Concerned: | Future Educators Advisors, AVID Coordinators, Counselors | ||
| Due Date: | February 20, 2001 | ||
| Reference: | San Diego Education Fund | ||
| Action Requested: | Discuss application process with your staff and encourage senior students to apply for scholarships | ||
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Brief Explanation: |
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The Future Educators Scholarship Program was
organized by the San Diego Education Fund (SDEF) to provide San Diego City
Schools with an ongoing source of qualified teachers from underrepresented
groups. The fund provides support to students for up to five years of
post-secondary training, including four years of undergraduate school and
a one-year program leading to a teaching credential. Students who will
graduate in June 2001 are eligible to apply. Funds are paid directly to
students in the form of a stipend that may be used to defray expenses
related to their education.
Students who apply for assistance from the Future Educators Scholarship Program must have satisfactory citizenship and academic grades, demonstrated community involvement, and positive references from school staff and community members. They must also demonstrate financial need, sign a letter of intent to pursue a course of study leading to a teaching credential, and seek employment as a teacher with San Diego City Schools. Student members of high school Future Educators clubs will receive special consideration by the application screening committee. Scholarship recipients must attend college in San Diego County. Funding for stipends for the Future Educators Scholarship Program comes from the San Diego Education Fund, a nonprofit organization that solicits donations from individuals, foundations, corporations, and federal grants, as well as contributions from teachers in lieu of San Diego Educators' Association membership dues. The San Diego Education Fund acts as fiscal agent for the scholarship fund without administrative costs. Fundraising for the program is ongoing, and scholarships are paid from the fund's principal. Staff support for the SDEF is provided by the Finance Division. Attached (Acrobat PDF format) is a copy of the application guidelines
and materials. Applicants are required to submit the following: 1. Application form The completed application materials must be forwarded no later than 5 p.m., Tuesday, February 20, 2001, to:Attn: Will Lindwall A committee will be formed to screen applications and select final candidates for an interview. Questions regarding the application process and requests
for additional application materials should be directed to Mr. Lindwall at
(619) 297-5113. |
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APPROVED:
Mary Hopper |