Minneapolis Retired Teachers, Inc. announces its 2012 educational scholarship for persons interested in a career in teaching.  The grant seeks to encourage persons to enter teaching fields in which a need for additional trained teachers exists.  Grants will probably not be made to persons seeking to enter an already overcrowded field.  The grant for 2012 (with a minimum of $500.00) will be divided among qualified applicants.  This year’s grants must be used within a two-year period.  June 30, 2014 is the expiration date.

This scholarship program is made possible through contributions by retired Minneapolis teachers.

Examples of women and men who may be eligible for a grant are:

• MPS high school graduates not presently employed as educators, BUT WISHING  A         CAREER CHANGE INTO EDUCATION
• MPS teachers wishing to change their teaching field
• MPS employees seeking to become licensed elementary or secondary teachers

HOW TO APPLY
Candidates for the MRTI Scholarship must submit the following:

• A letter of application (no more than two pages) which includes:
• The planned program of study and institution intending to attend
• Objectives of the educational program
• Pertinent past educational and occupational experiences (a resume is preferred)
• A one paragraph statement of need including the amount that will be needed by June 30, 2014
• Any additional information you wish to include
• Your mailing address, e-mail address, and telephone number

(Following the above procedure will complete your application.)

• Candidates must submit  TWO (2) CURRENT letters of recommendation (SIGNED) from persons who know her/him well.  Examples of appropriate persons are:  a work supervisor, a member of a fraternal or cultural organization, a fellow worker, a teacher, a counselor, or a school principal.

 

Applications must be postmarked by Friday, March 2, 2012 to the MRTI Scholarship Committee, ATTN. Marlene Locascio, 7433 W. Franklin Ave., St. Louis Park, MN  55426.   A letter of notification will be mailed to all applicants by Wednesday, March 21, 2012.  Presentation of the scholarship(s) will be made at the Tuesday, April 17, 2012 MRTI meeting in Minneapolis.

Interested persons with questions may call or e-mail any of the following MRTI Scholarship Committee members:

Sylvia Farrells (Co-chair) 952-888-8771                         Marlene Locascio 952-546-2540
angelseyf@gmail.com                                                            Don Turkington 952-929-0989
JoAnne Wilson (Co-chair) 952-937-2369                       Stella Jones 612-824-4483                    

   joannewilson@netzero.net                                            stellaj26@yahoo.com                                                  

MRTI

Minneapolis Retired Teachers