Due March 1, 2024
The Washington State School Retirees' Association (WSSRA) invites high school seniors to apply for the Robert J. Handy and WSSR Foundation scholarships. These awards are given to students who plan to pursue a career in public education.
Statewide sixteen (16) WSSR – Foundation Scholarships and sixteen (16) PEMCO/ Robert J. Handy Scholarships will be awarded to students whose degree would be in one of these areas: teacher, counselor, speech therapist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, social worker or school psychologist. For the WSSR-Foundation, one $3,000 award and one $2,000 award will be granted in each of the eight WSSRA regions. For Handy, two $900 scholarships (redeemable for four years) will be awarded in each of the eight WSSRA regions by PEMCO.
In addition, two (2) Gene Forrester Memorial Scholarships at $2,000 each will be awarded to students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and who will major in Agricultural Education at Washington State University.
Also, in each of WSSRA's eight regions, local WSSRA units may award additional scholarships.
WSSRA collects and distributes applications to readers in our eight regions who will select the recipients. Applicants will be notified by May 15, 2024, if they have been chosen.
Here are some important things you need to do before completing this form:
1) Consider printing a blank copy of this application form for reference as you prepare your responses.
2) Have three current letters of recommendation available to submit. Two recommendation letters must come from teachers, counselors, adminstrators, or school-based personnel. In addition, a third letter can come from a coach/mentor, religous leader, friend or family acquaintance. Note: The letters must address your potential to become an educator.
3) Have your transcripts available to submit.
4) Have a self portrait picture of yourself in JPEG format available to submit.
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