Requirements
- Must be a HS senior or college sophomore in the state of South Dakota
- Son or daughter of active or retired members of SDEA/NEA (South Dakota Education Association/National Education Association)
- Plan to enter the teaching profession
- Be in the top quarter of his/her class of January 2011
- Be accepted and/or enrolled in a South Dakota college or university
- Official copy of high school transcript
- A list of academic and extra-curricular activities
- Letters of recommendation from at least 2 teachers and one administrator
- A 300-500 word essay on the strengths and skills the applicant will bring to the field of education
Amount $750 (3 awards) with the option of a second year extension if: 1) Been a full time student in a teacher preparation program in a SD college or university; 2) Maintained at least a 3.0 grade point average (GPA); 3) Maintained membership in the SDEA/NEA Student Program
How to apply Further details about the SDEA/NEA Ramia Boersma Memorial Scholarship can be found online at
www.sdea.org/awardprograms/scholarship.htm Send completed applications and attachments to SDEA/NEA Scholarship Committee, 411 East Capitol Ave, Pierre, SD 57501