Michigan Educational Careers Association
Scholarship Information
As a Senior in the Education General Program, you are eligible to apply for a MECA (Michigan Educational Careers Association) Scholarship. Two $1,000.00 scholarships will be awarded to the winners. Winners will be announced before the end of the school year.
You need to follow the directions as stated below.
All of the following MUST be included in order for the scholarship application to be considered:
You need to follow the directions as stated below.
All of the following MUST be included in order for the scholarship application to be considered:
- Completed MECA Scholarship Application
- Completed Teacher Recommendation form
- Personal Essay & Resume
- Essay Requirement: A minimum of 1 page, double spaced, 12 font, Times New Roman and 1 inch margins.
- Discuss yourself and reasons why you deserve the scholarship. Be sure to include what level of education you are pursuing such as Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary, Special Education, Art, Music, PE or Post-Secondary Education. Some of the topics you may choose to write about are:
- Why do you want to pursue a career in education?
- What teacher has had a positive influence on you and why?
- What experience, if any, have you had in a classroom as a teacher or assistant? What have you learned?
- What characteristics do you possess that would make you an excellent educator?
- ALL Applications and required forms must be typed and submitted electronically using this Form and sending the Recommendation Form link to your Education Careers Instructor.
- All forms must be submitted by February 15, 2024 for consideration.
- If you have any additional questions, please reach out to [email protected].