Overview
Scholarship type
Merit and need based
Number of scholarships to award
One
Grant
Up to $10,000
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
- other
Description
The Dr. Emma Lerew Scholarship supports underrepresented and underprivileged exceptional students focused on careers in education.
This scholarship aims to empower the next generation of educators committed to making a difference in their communities and beyond.
Applicable programmes
Benefits
The Parent Board determines the award amount, which depends on the applicant's financial need and can be up to $10,000.
Eligibility
To qualify, candidates must demonstrate academic excellence and involvement in their community or workplace:
- Grade point average above 3.0. Community Impact (charitable work and social projects.)
- Participation in the workforce (past/current paid/unpaid jobs.)
- Extracurricular activities (sports, arts, music, etc.)
- Special circumstances (economic and social hardships.)
- Write the requested essay (refer to the online scholarship form.)
Candidates must be enrolled or have received an acceptance letter when applying for a scholarship.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United States
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
30 May 2025
Each year, the application is open on March 1st, and the deadline falls on May 30th at 11:59 PM (EDT.) As a reminder, the application dates may be subject to change without prior notice.