The Wyoming Area Faculty has established the following scholarship through donations of select faculty. The scholarship is awarded to a Wyoming Area student who in the estimation of the Faculty of Wyoming Area, possess the ability, desire, and character which is believed will enable him/her to become an outstanding professional educator. All applicants must be accepted into a 2 or 4 year college with a major in education including such majors as speech pathology or any career that involves working with children in what would be considered an educational setting and which would involve some type of teaching. Any other major will not be considered.
The amount of the awards varies depending upon the strength of the applicant pool. Last year 2 - $ 1,500 scholarships were awarded.
Essay Required: In at least 500 words, tell when you developed your interest in becoming a teacher; identify any experiences you had related to this career choice. Include school/community activities that you have been involved in that will impact your teaching career.