Local teachers pursuing master’s programs may apply for scholarships by March 15
The Village Improvement Association is awarding two $5,000 scholarships toward master’s degrees in education.
The scholarships are funded by the Lowe II Foundation. Applications are due Friday, March 15.
Scholarship applicants must be employed by the Cape Henlopen School District or the Sussex Technical School District, and currently enrolled in an education-related master’s degree program at an accredited university. At least six credit hours must have been earned by March 15. Administrative and counseling programs are excluded.
Candidates must complete an application, include official copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and provide two letters of recommendation, one each from a current administrator and a current professor or advisor. All awards are given without discrimination as to race, sex or creed.
For application forms, go to rehobothbeachvia.org, click on the Grants and Awards tab and choose VIA-Lowe II Scholarship. For more information, call Laurie Meacham at 302-396-0092.
The scholarships recipients will be announced at the VIA Spring Luncheon Wednesday, May 8.
The Village Improvement Association of Rehoboth Beach is a women’s civic and charitable organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. The Lowe II Foundation is a private, nonprofit, family-owned and governed foundation. Both are 501c3 nonprofit organizations.
