Battle Born PTA scholarships application period closes March 31
Battle Born PTA is accepting applications until March 31, 2021 for up to $25,000 in scholarships including two new education scholarships. In addition to general scholarships, Battle Born PTA, the statewide unit of the Nevada PTA, is offering a new scholarship opportunity for current non-licensed school employees who wish to become a licensed educator.
“Thanks to the generous support of our members and corporate partner, Mountain America Credit Union, Battle Born PTA is excited to offer the largest scholarship opportunity in our history this year,” said Rebecca Garcia, President of Nevada PTA. “We recognize the critical teacher shortage our nation is facing that is felt dramatically in Nevada, and we know that a high-quality educator is essential for student success. By offering the Thalia Dondero Future Educator Scholarship and the newly created Educator Pathway Scholarship, which helps non-licensed school employees become licensed educators, this is our way to help ensure future educators have the means to achieve their goals and are prepared to lead in the classroom.”
Available Scholarships:
— Battle Born PTA Scholarship: Available to all Nevada high school seniors and graduates (including current college students) to pursue higher education at an accredited college, university or vocational program. Minimum award $500.
— Thalia Dondero Future Educator Scholarship: Honoring past Nevada PTA President Thalia Dondero, this scholarship is available to students pursing a degree in education at any Nevada higher education institution. The award is $1,000 and renewable for up to 5 years.
— Educator Pathway Scholarship: This scholarship is available to current non-licensed school employees, including substitutes, who wish to become a licensed educator. $500 for part time or up to $1,000 for full time enrollment.
Applications are due by midnight on March 31, 2021, and applicants or their legal guardians must be a member of Battle Born PTA or other Nevada PTA unit to be eligible.
Go here for scholarship application and membership information.