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George and Ellen Jane Petrie Scholarship (Deadline: February 24, 2023)

December 26, 2022 By The FinancialAidFinder Scholarship Team

Who Can Apply: The George and Ellen Jane Petrie Scholarship was established by the Petrie family in honor of their parents. Both George and Ellen Jane were educators – George taught high school music in the Blue Springs and Raytown School Districts, and Music Therapy at UMKC after earning his PhD in Education; Ellen Jane taught business in the Hickman Mills and Raytown School Districts. Both cared deeply for their students and understood that it takes a resilient, passionate, and empathetic person to become a teacher. This scholarship has been established to support and encourage just this type of future educator.

  • Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in elementary or secondary education at UCM, UMKC, or Truman State;
  • Must be at least a college freshman at time of application;
  • Must have a cumulative college GPA of 2.5 or above;
  • Preference may be given to graduates of Blue Springs, Raytown, or Hickman Mills high schools.

Submission:

  • A typed essay of approximately 500 words elaborating on your personal qualities, goals for the future and why you are pursuing a career in education.
  • A reference letter from a current faculty member, advisor or activity sponsor.

Deadline: February 24, 2023

Amount: $1,000

Learn More: https://www.thcf.org/Grant-Scholarship-Seekers/Scholarships/Apply/GeneralApplication#1042298-george-and-ellen-jane-petrie-scholarship

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