Educators Scholarship Application
The Retired Educators Foundation of Orange County, Florida, will award a $2,000.00 scholarship to a teacher working with students in the Orange County (Florida) Public Schools system who is pursuing a Master’s Degree and will continue to work in the classroom for a period of two years.
Eligibility
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Limited to active OCPS teachers
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Currently enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited college/university and has completed a minimum of one course
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Requires a letter of recommendation from an administrator, supervisor, or individual who knows about the quality of the applicant’s teaching
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Requires an essay of fewer than 300 words discussing the following:
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The attributes or circumstances that qualify you to be a recipient of this scholarship
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Your educational and career goals
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Any clubs, chairmanships, professional associations, community, and or religious organizations may be included
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Scholarship Award
The amount of this scholarship will be $2,000, one time only, and will be given to the recipient. Upon selection, the money will be awarded upon proof of enrollment in the program.