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Qualified high school junior or seniors must show demonstrated leadership by serving in elected or appointed positions in which they are actively representing or previously represented a constituency in organizations related to student government, education, public affairs and community service. They must be actively serving in qualified leadership positions, enrolled in high school and living in the state.

The Future Teacher Scholarship-Oklahoma is open to Oklahoma high school graduates who meet higher education admission standards at: 1) a public or private Oklahoma university with an accredited Oklahoma teacher education program, or 2) a community college with an approved articulation agreement with an accredited Oklahoma university teacher education program. Students must declare a major in an accredited Oklahoma university teacher education program. Students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and a minimum 2.5 GPA throughout matriculation. Prior to entry into the "Inspired to Teach" program, the student shall agree to complete the Oklahoma teacher preparation education program and agree to teach in an Oklahoma public prekindergarten through 12th grade (PK-12) school for a minimum of five (5) consecutive years upon graduation and licensure as a teacher. Students must submit the "Inspired to Teach" Participation Agreement form to the "Inspired to Teach" coordinator at their institution to verify eligibility and enroll in the program.

The Joseph C. Basile, II Memorial Scholarship Fund will be awarded to students at any college or university in West Virginia. Applicants must submit their most recent grades. They do not have to be the official transcripts. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation for more information.

The James Carlson Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to students who must be enrolled in the final year of an education program leading to a teaching certificate in elementary or secondary schools. Applicants must qualify according to one of these preferences in the following order: (1) Diverse environments; essay required. (2) Dependents of Oregon Education Association members; they must fill in membership information in the membership section of application; essay is optional but recommended. (3) Students committed to teaching autistic children; it must be reflected in the Career field section of application; essay is optional but recommended. February 15 is the Early Bird deadline and April 1 is the final deadline for all materials to be submitted to OSAC. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Oregon Office of Student Access and Completion for more information.

The Minority Teaching Fellows Program is intended to encourage talented minority Tennesseans to enter the teaching field in Tennessee. The award is $5,000 per year for students who pursue a teacher certification at an eligible Tennessee college or university.

To apply for NAJA Scholarships, applicants must be working or planning to work directly with children. Applicants must be pursuing studies for one year in fields which address the special needs of children and youth. This includes, but is not limited to, Counseling, Psychology, Mental Health, Special Education, Speech Pathology, Exceptional Children, Remedial Skills Development, Hearing Impaired, and Gifted & Talented. Scholarships are not awarded for graduate work in administration or general education. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries, Inc. for more information.

Continental Society Daughters of Indian Wars awards two Native American Scholarships annually. Applicants must be an enrolled tribal member. They must plan to work with a tribe or nation in the field of Education or Social Service and their career goals should involve working with Native Americans. Applicants must be accepted in, or already attend an accredited college or university, enrolled in an undergraduate program, and preferably entering or in their Junior year. Please contact the Scholarship Chairman for the Application and additional information.

The Mary Morrow-Edna Richards Scholarship will be awarded to deserving students who plan to pursue teaching in the public schools for North Carolina. Applicants must be enrolled or plan to enroll in a teacher-education program. Applicants must be in their junior year of college or a senior in high school and willing to teach in NC Public schools for at least two years following graduation. Preference may be given to: NC Teacher Cadet students, Future Teachers of America members, SNCAE or Aspiring Educator members, and children and grandchildren of North Carolina Association of Educators members. Other selection criteria include character, diversity, scholastic achievement, evidence of promise as a teacher, and the financial need of the applicant. Applications must include three recommendations (two must be academic), and a transcript of your fall (current semester) grades. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Educators for Maine Program is a competitive, merit-based, forgivable loan for Maine students enrolling in or pursuing undergraduate or graduate education degrees. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in careers in education or child care and are planning to work in Maine after graduation. The loan is available for undergraduate and graduate students. They must submit an essay and copies of all of their college transcripts. Graduating high school seniors may also apply. They must submit an essay and provide their current high school counselor's email address. They will provide the student's transcript and high school profile. Undergraduate students must be enrolled full-time in an accredited US college or university. Graduate students must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited US college or university. Students must be pursuing initial certification as a teacher, including speech pathology, or child-care-provider qualifications. There are different application links available for high school seniors and undergraduate and graduate students. This loan is renewable for up to eight semesters for undergraduates and four semesters for graduate students. Preference is given to those enrolled in underserved subject-area programs. Please visit the award's website for more information.