Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
Alpha Delta State
ESTHER H. STRICKLAND STUDENT TEACHING GRANT
FOR COLLEGE SENIORS
Alpha Delta State of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is pleased to offer financial
assistance to selected students who are engaged in the pre-service teaching experience.
Award: Student teaching grants for college seniors in education in state supported colleges and
universities at $1,000 per recipient.
Eligibility: The college student has applied to one of the state universities in Ohio to student teach
within the time frame of the August 2016- June 2017 academic year.
Requirements: To be considered applicants must complete the application process. This includes:
1. The completed application form.
2. Two professional letters of recommendation. The letters should address the applicant’s
present grade point average and other qualifications. At least one letter must be from a
professor from a course the applicant has taken. Letters should be on official letterhead
stationery and include the date, signature and official title of the individual providing the
recommendation. Please, address letters to the Chairman of the Scholarship and Grants
Committee, Alpha Delta State.
3. Most recent copy of official college or university transcripts.
Deadline: March 1, 2016
Only completed applications will be considered.
Application packages postmarked after March 1, 2016 will not be reviewed for consideration.
Obligations: Scholarships will be awarded in April of 2016. Recipients will be required to write a
letter of acceptance within 10 days of receiving the award. Prior to student teaching and the release
of funds, recipients will be required to provide official verification of registration for student
teaching.
* Pages are to be paper clipped in the upper left-hand corner. No binders or staples, please.
Mail application to:
Mrs. Peggy Brooks, Chairman
Alpha Delta State Scholarship and Grant Committee
7125 Bingham Lane; Apt #207
Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023
Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
Alpha Delta State
Esther H. Strickland Student Teaching Grant
Application Cover Page
Name:
First
Middle
Last
State
Zip
Address:
Street Address
City
Address during academic year, if different from above:
Address:
Street Address
City
Zip
State
Phone:
Area Code
Telephone
Area Code
Telephone
Cell Phone:
Email:
College or University:
Major:
Minor:
Other:
Additional degrees or areas of study
Grade Point Average:
Anticipated Date of Graduation:
Month
Year
Month
Year
Date of Students Teaching:
Section A: Background Information
Single Self-Supporting
Single Dependent of Parents/Guardian
Married
Dependents List children and ages
Explain your financial situation as it applies to your Student Teaching needs:
Have you applied for any other scholarships, grants or loans for your final year?
Do you plan to hold a full or part time job during the term in which you are doing your
student teaching?
Yes
No
Section B: Professional Information
Have you successfully completed Praxis I and II assessments?
College activities and achievements:
Honors and Awards:
Yes
No
Professional Affiliations:
Civic Organizations:
Section C: Personal Narrative
State briefly and concisely why you wish to become a teacher and why you chose your
particular field or fields. In addition, please indicate your future plans in education.
Section D: Attach two original letters of reference and certified transcripts.
Letters of References Included
Applicant’s Signature
Date
Official Transcripts Included