Young Educators Society - Michigan Chapter

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 qualities as member of YES Chapters. This scholarship was originally established by Charles D. Moody Jr. to encourage young people to enter into the teaching profession. The YES Executive Board currently offers multiple Teacher Education Scholarships on a competitive basis to YES Chapter members and university applicants who support the YES mission and who have met the criteria listed below.

I. High School Recipients must have:

been a member of a YES Chapter for at least two years
made a significant contribution to the Chapter
demonstrated leadership and academic skills
been active in school and community activities
high academic standing

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.

Charles D. Moody Teacher Education Scholarship

Community College Application and Procedure

University Application and Procedure

Website Scholarships for Students

(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 members of YES Chapters, regardless of race, creed, color, and financial circumstances. Scholarship funds will be forwarded to recipients upon notification of enrollment at a four year or two year 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 1 DEADLINE.
April/May	Committee selects the recipients and awards scholarships.

For more information, contact:
Katherin Rhodes
Mount Clemens High School
155 Cass Ave.
Mount Clemens, MI 48043