Painter Service for Others Scholarship (UA)

 The Painter Service for Others Scholarship supports full-time undergraduate juniors and seniors pursuing degrees in teaching or social work at a Colorado-accredited four-year institution, including students transferring from a community college.

Eligible candidates will be working toward a K-12 teaching certificate or following a course of study in social work with a special emphasis on assisting children and young adults.

Eligibility

• Will be a full-time junior or senior (minimum 12 credits/semester) at a 4-year Colorado accredited post-secondary educational institution or will be transferring into one from a community college.
• Intend to pursue a career as a K-12 teacher or a social worker focusing on assisting children and/or young adults.
• Cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5+ OR GPA of 3.0+ in their major
• Demonstrate financial need through completion of the FAFSA, CASFA, or other approved sources.
• Participated in significant volunteer/community service work in high school and in college.
• Demonstrate a high level of social concern and leadership skills.

Selection

Applications will be reviewed based on:

• commitment to the field/passion for the work
• extracurricular activities and leadership
• vision for the future

Award details

• Scholarship Range: Varies
• This scholarship is a one-time award. However, past recipients and applicants are encouraged to reapply each year in a competitive process. Previous recipients are not guaranteed an award upon re-application.
• Award amounts may be used toward the recipient’s tuition and fees.
• All scholarships will be paid directly to a recipient’s post-secondary institution. Award disbursement is contingent upon the outside scholarship policies of a recipient’s post-secondary institution
• Award must be used for the upcoming academic year

How to apply 

1. Read through the eligibility criteria above to confirm you meet the requirements for this scholarship opportunity  
2. Log into TDF Scholarship Manager and apply for the Universal Application
3. Prepare and submit the following items:  
   1. List of all extracurricular activities, community volunteering opportunities, and paid/unpaid work experiences you have had 
   2. Transcript  
   3. Email address for one recommendation
      1. One academic recommendation
   4.  Response to the following prompt(s):
      1. Where and how do you demonstrate leadership in your day-to-day life/activities?  
      2. What drew you to teaching/social work? And what coursework are you pursuing to further your career?  

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