Friday, April 9, 2021

Lillie M. Sawyer Teacher Scholarship

 DEADLINE: JULY 1st 2021

This scholarship is for graduating seniors who are interested in the field of education. 

To apply the following hard copies or printed documents are necessary:

  • Official Transcript. Include an official "sealed" copy of your current academic transcript. (Unofficial copies will not be accepted.)

  • Three Letters of Recommendation. At least two letters must be from school (teacher/counselor). One letter Clergy or other Community Leader. Letters of recommendation should be original and should not be duplicates of college recommendation letters. (Letters must be on letterhead.) 

  • Proof of Financial Need  (W-2 form or other verification of earnings)

  • ​Letter of acceptance from College or University

  • 500 Word Essay Topic: “What a Career in Teaching Would Mean to Me" (including how you feel you can impact the education of students in the 21st century)

Letter of acceptance from College or University

Application: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XESUuzyp4KD85oiNal8NpiAaHes0sJlA/edit

This form must be submitted to: info@sawyer-scholarship.org 

                                                    or by mail:

                                                                            Phyllis J. Mayo, Ph. D.

                                                                            7602 Omega Court

                                                                            Landover, MD  20785


WMCCAI Scholarship

 DEADLINE: APRIL 15th 2021

The Washington Metro Chapter of Community Associations is looking for eligible high school seniors willing to submit an essay. 

Information about this scholarship can be found at this link: https://www.caidc.org/scholarship-program/

The WMCCAI will grant scholarships between $1000 and $2000.

ACT FAST as they are still searching for students to participate that would like the opportunity to receive financial assistance.