2026 Neil Prescott Student Teaching Internship Application

2026 Neil D. Prescott Student Teaching/Internship Scholarship
The Washington State School Retirees' Association (WSSRA) invites prospective teachers and other educators in their final year of college preparation to apply for the Neil D. Prescott Scholarship. This one-time scholarship is awarded to students who will be student teaching or conducting an internship during the 2026-2027 academic year. Sixteen scholarships ($2,500 awards to be distributed across the eight WSSRA regions) will be awarded.

In addition, in each of WSSRA's eight regions, local WSSRA units may award additional scholarships.

Applicants Must:

(1) Be presently enrolled in a college of education in Washington State pursuing a career in education, (2) be committed to securing employment in a school district in the state, and (3) will conduct student teaching or an internship during the 2026-27 academic year.

2026-27 student teachers are encouraged to apply.

In addition, those planning to complete an internship as a counselor, physical or occupational therapist, social worker, or school psychologist and who are not currently employed in K12 schools, may apply in 2026-27.

Exception: A paraprofessional who is enrolled in a teacher preparation program, who plans to student teach in 2026-27, and who is employed full time as a paraprofessional during the 2025-26 school year is eligible to apply.

I. Personal Data:

Tell us about yourself
I am applying for
First Name*
Middle Name*
Last Name*
Mailing Address*
Mailing City*
Mailing State*
Mailing Zip*
Email*
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Home Phone Number*
(Area Code) - Phone Number
Cell Number*
(Area Code) - Phone Number
High School Graduated from:     High School Name*

   City*    State*    Zip*     Country*
List school name, city and state. If you attended high school outside of the USA, list the country.
graduation date*
II. Basic Information:
Please use this map and select the area which will be the best fit for where you believe you will be fulfilling your internship/program. We use this information to determine which area to have your application reviewed. *
College or University:*
Occupational Field:*
or Major(s) in your chosen educational field
Current Student ID number: *
I intend to pursue employment in Washington State school districts.*

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III. Statements:

Please respond to each of the following questions or statements in a manner that allows us to see your potential as an educator. Your responses in this section are vital to determining who will receive our scholarships.
We value your lived experiences and voice over borrowed AI content. We want to hear your authentic voice, motivation, and passion pursuing a career in education.
Non-teacher applicants: When responding to these prompts, please substitute your chosen field of employment (for example, counselor, occupational therapist, paraprofessional) for "teacher".
1. List/describe your participation in community activities, volunteer work, honors program, work experiences, and leadership activities:*
2. What inspired and motivated you to become a teacher? Please answer the question with a minimum of 100 words and maximum of 200 words*
3. In your methods classes or classroom observations, describe one of your "aha" moments and how it will affect your teaching. Please thoughtfully respond with a minimum of 100 words and maximum of 200 words*
4. Describe an event, experience or challenge that led you to pursue a career in education. Please thoughtfully respond to that statement with a minimum of 100 words and maximum of 200 words*
5. Share something about yourself that is not covered elsewhere in this application that you believe is important for the selection committee to know? Please answer with a minimum of 100 words and maximum of 200 words*
6. Describe your financial needs and/or other non-financial needs you are facing as you navigate your studies and internship. Please answer with a minimum of 100 words and maximum of 200 words*

IV. Letters of Recommendation:
Please upload three current letters of recommendation, at least one must be from a professor and one from a person outside of education. Family members or relatives should not be recommenders. The recommendations must address potential for success in the field of education. Letters should be current.
1. Letter from College Instructor *

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First Name Last Name Email Area Code Phone Number
2. Letter from College Instructor

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First Name Last Name Email Area Code Phone Number
3. Letter from non-school individual*

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V. Transcript:

Please upload your transcript here:
Upload transcript*

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Upload transcript from a second college (if applicable)

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VI. Verification of Readiness to Student Teach/Intern:

Please upload an official statement from your college, university or educational chair regarding your readiness to student teach or conduct an internship during the 2026-2027 academic year
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I understand that to qualify for this scholarship, my student teaching or internship must be conducted during the 2026-27 academic year.
If you know your teaching assignment for 2026-27, please list it here.
School District Grade Level Subject Matter

VII. Recent Picture plus Waiver and Release Form:

In the event you are awarded a scholarship this form will be required in order for WSSRA to publish your name and photograph in our local newsletters and/or the WSSRA Journal. .
Please submit a recent picture (photo must be from the shoulders up)

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I hereby give my permission to the Washington State School Retirees’ Association to use name and/or likeness in media releases or news stories.

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VIII. Applicant's Signature
By signing/typing your legal name in the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. After you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.
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2026 Neil D. Prescott Student Teaching/Internship Scholarship

I. Personal Data:

II. Basic Information:

III. Statements:

IV. Letters of Recommendation:

V. Transcript:

VI. Verification of Readiness to Student Teach/Intern:

VII. Recent Picture plus Waiver and Release Form:

VIII. Applicant's Signature