Three scholarships available through the Pierce County School Retirees’ Association.
Site Information:
www.washboard.org . In the search bar, type Pierce County. You will then see the three scholarships available.
Deadlines:
Pierce County School Retirees Association Scholarship(Future Educator’s Scholarship) : April 21, 2023
Chuck Abernathy Memorial Scholarship for High School Seniors: April 21, 2023
Chuck Abernathy Memorial Scholarship for Student Teaching: Aprils 24, 2023
1.Future Educator’s Scholarship
Who
College student residing in Pierce County, completing Sophomore year in college.(or equivalency such as Running Start).
Criteria:
Eligible to attend a 4-year college/university in the Fall as a full-time student with Junior standing the Fall of 2023 or student of Sophomore status presently attending a 4-year institution.
Intend to pursue a career in teaching or in an education specialty (various therapists, counselor, psychologist).
Complete all documents as required on the washboard.org site
Value:
4 $1500 scholarships
2) Chuck Abernathy Memorial Scholarship for High School Seniors
Who:
High School Senior. Must be a resident of Pierce County. Graduation: Spring 2023 .
Criteria:
Intend to pursue a career in teaching or in an education specialty (various therapists, counselor, psychologist).
GPA of 2.5 or above.
Complete all documents as outlined on the washboard.org site.
College student who is a resident of Pierce County, Washington.
Criteria:
Full time student
Has met the criteria for student teaching in the Fall 2023.
GPA of 2.5 or above.
Complete all the required documents as outlined on washboard.org. (You must register for a new account or log in with your current account information)