Paula C. Collie Future Educators Scholarship
Paula Collie was a lifelong educator and a beloved mother who passed away too soon.
Paula was passionate about education and giving all students the opportunity to learn, beginning as a sixth-grade language arts teacher and becoming a resource for gifted students. Teaching is a noble and underappreciated field that has a real impact on the next generation. With a growing teacher shortage threatening the futures of today’s children, it’s critical that future educators have the resources they need to pursue their dreams.
This scholarship aims to honor the life of Paula C. Collie by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in education.
Any first-generation student in Virginia who is pursuing a degree in education may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, tell us why you’re a good candidate for this scholarship, how you plan to help the world as a teacher, why you’re passionate about education, what challenges you’ve faced and overcome, and what you think the biggest issue affecting public education in the U.S. is.
Why do you consider yourself to be an ideal candidate for this scholarship?
How do you plan to make a positive impact on the world as a teacher?
Why are you passionate about education?
What are some of the challenges you have faced in your education and how have you overcome them?
What do you consider to be the major issues currently affecting public education in the United States and how does that impact your desire to become a teacher?
Winners and Finalists
June 2023
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The application deadline is Feb 4, 2023. Winners will be announced on Jun 6, 2023.
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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 Jun 6, 2023. 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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