Marie Humphries Memorial Scholarship
Marie Humphries thought that everyone should be a teacher.After graduating from East Carolina University, Marie devoted over twenty years of her life to teaching grade school in Virginia and North Carolina. She never tired of trying to convince everyone she knew that they should go back to school to become teachers. While teaching isn’t everyone’s direction in life, Marie recognized the impact that passionate educators could make on the next generation.
This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Marie Humphries by supporting students who are pursuing their education in order to become teachers.
Any high school senior or undergraduate student who is studying education or teaching may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, tell us why you’re interested in pursuing a teaching career. You may also tell us about an impactful teacher you have had.
Please tell us why you are interested in pursuing a career in teaching. Additionally, if you had a teacher who changed your life, tell us your story.
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The application deadline is Apr 23, 2024. Winners will be announced on May 23, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on May 23, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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