Young Educators Society
YES TEACHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
Application Procedure

The Young Educators Society (YES) offers scholarships each year to both high school and college students who have displayed good academic skills and strong leadership. The scholarship competition is open to both high school and college students that have a desire to enter into the teaching profession and attend a YES membership institution of higher learning (Eastern Michigan University, Lansing Community, Macomb Community, Michigan State University, Saginaw Valley State University, The University of Michigan, Wayne State University, or Western Michigan University).

In order to apply high school applicants must meet the following criteria:

 

I. High School Recipients must have:
· demonstrated leadership and academic skills
· been active in school and community activities
· high academic standing ( a minimum of 2.5 GPA)
II. All applications must be accompanied by:

· an essay expressing goals and aspirations of the applicant relative to education and teaching
· two letters of recommendation, one from someone in the community and one from someone in the school
· a copy of the applicant's high school transcript through the first semester of their senior year.

(Applications are in downloadable Word format)
 
Recipients of YES Scholarships will be announced at the Annual YES Spring Conference, which is typically held in March or April. The number of scholarships awarded will vary depending upon available funds; however, all finalists will be recognized at the Annual YES Conference. YES Scholarships are open to all students, regardless of race, creed, color, and financial circumstances. Scholarship funds will be forwarded to recipients upon notification of enrollment at a participating college/university or teacher education program.
 
CALENDAR
November/December Applications are distributed to club sponsors.
December/January Club sponsors distribute applications to Yes Chapter members. The application period starts on December 1.
February All applications returned to Scholarship Committee by the MARCH 16 DEADLINE.
April/May Committee selects the recipients and awards scholarships.

Please submit completed Applications to:

Mary Henson
Michigan Education Association
1216 Kendale Blvd.
P.O. Box 2573
East Lansing MI. 48826-2573
FAX: (517) 336-4013

 

Young Educators Society of Michigan
Contact: Dr. Sonya Gunnings
Michigan State University
518A Erickson Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 432-5093
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