In 1956, the Tennessee Congress of Parents and Teachers
established, and has maintained, the Scholarship Fund to give
financial assistance to young people who need this additional
help to obtain a degree toward the goal of becoming a teacher
or work in a child related field.
Currently, Tennessee PTA awards $1,000.00 scholarships to
selected high school graduating seniors. Each scholarship is a
one-time, non-renewable award.
established, and has maintained, the Scholarship Fund to give
financial assistance to young people who need this additional
help to obtain a degree toward the goal of becoming a teacher
or work in a child related field.
Currently, Tennessee PTA awards $1,000.00 scholarships to
selected high school graduating seniors. Each scholarship is a
one-time, non-renewable award.
| PURPOSE OF THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND To provide additional funds to worthy students who are preparing to teach children or work in a child related field. |
| HOW THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND IS MAINTAINED The Scholarship Fund is maintained through monies received from Honorary State Life Memberships, memorial and honor gifts, and through direct donations. Life membership in the Tennessee PTA is an honorary membership presented by local PTAs/PTSAs or councils in recognition of faithful and unselfish service in the interest of children and youth. A memorial/honor gift may be given by an individual or group. |
RECOGNIZING OUR RECIPIENTS
Each year, usually in May, the Tennessee PTA
host a reception and awards ceremony to
recognize the scholarship recipients, as well
as winners from the Citizenship Literature
Contest, Cultural Arts Program, and the Safety
Poster Contest.
The event is held on a Saturday in Nashville
and attended by approximately 300 students,
parents and state board members. All
winners are notified prior to the event.
Each year, usually in May, the Tennessee PTA
host a reception and awards ceremony to
recognize the scholarship recipients, as well
as winners from the Citizenship Literature
Contest, Cultural Arts Program, and the Safety
Poster Contest.
The event is held on a Saturday in Nashville
and attended by approximately 300 students,
parents and state board members. All
winners are notified prior to the event.
HOW TO APPLY
Scholarship information is
sent to all Tennessee high
schools each year in
September. Principals or
guidance counselors are
requested to encourage
students interested in the
teaching profession to
apply.
Any graduating public high
school student who needs
financial aid and plans to
become a teacher or work
in a child related field
should obtain an
application to be
considered as a recipient.
The number of
scholarships is determined
yearly by the Board of
Managers.
Completed applications
must be submitted to the
Tennessee PTA State Office
on or before March 1.
Scholarship information is
sent to all Tennessee high
schools each year in
September. Principals or
guidance counselors are
requested to encourage
students interested in the
teaching profession to
apply.
Any graduating public high
school student who needs
financial aid and plans to
become a teacher or work
in a child related field
should obtain an
application to be
considered as a recipient.
The number of
scholarships is determined
yearly by the Board of
Managers.
Completed applications
must be submitted to the
Tennessee PTA State Office
on or before March 1.
REQUIREMENTS
In order to be considered for a
scholarship, an applicant:
In order to be considered for a
scholarship, an applicant:
- Must be a graduating senior in a
public high school in Tennessee. - Must have definite plans to
become a teacher or work in a
child related field. - Must demonstrate a need for
financial aid. - Must apply to a Tennessee
college or university.
| WOULD YOU LIKE TO MAKE A DONATION? Donations should be mailed payable to: Tennessee PTA 1905 Acklen Avenue Nashville, TN 37212 Please mark your check for the “Scholarship Fund” |
| In May 2007, the Tennessee PTA awarded five (5) $1,000 scholarships to five (5) very deserving seniors. |
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