Hattie M. Strong Foundation Scholarship Program

An annual scholarship established with funds from the Hattie M. Strong Foundation to support two $5,000 scholarships for students in their final year of an undergraduate or graduate program leading to initial licensure in education. Recipients should be chosen based on the following criteria in descending order of importance: - Students in their final year of study

- Undergraduate students who have exhibited outstanding success and enthusiasm in field experiences prior to the final year of the program or graduate students whose life experiences prior to enrollment reveal the same traits.
- Students with demonstrated financial need.
- Students who have achieved a minimum 3.0 GPA in the two semesters prior to their final year.

Selection will be made by a committee comprised of education faculty and financial aid staff.

Donor
Hattie M. Strong Foundation
Award
Varies
Deadline
05/01/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Will you be participating in student teaching in the upcoming academic year?
  2. Describe your most memorable experience you have had during your field experience.
  3. Describe the greatest challenge you have faced during your field experiences.
  4. Provide a letter of recommendation or letter of support from a mentoring teacher or professor.
  5. Upload a copy of your most recent JMU transcript.