Drexel R-IV "Grow Your Own" Scholarship Program
March 21, 2022
Guidelines for the Drexel R-IV School District “Grow Your Own” Scholarship Program
OVERVIEW:
The level of economic development of an area is directly related to the quality of education available. To improve the economic development of rural Missouri, an adequate number of well-trained, dedicated teachers must be available to instruct in rural school districts.
The Drexel R-IV School District has received grant money to create a “Grow Your Own” program and will be providing one-time scholarships to Drexel High School graduates who are pursuing a degree in education/teaching. The scholarship award will be dependent upon the number of scholarships that are awarded.
OBJECTIVES:
The goals to be achieved through the Drexel “Grow Your Own” Scholarship Fund include:
- Attracting quality teachers to rural school districts.
- Improving the economic development of rural communities by upgrading the education system to provide a well-educated, skilled work force.
- Attract intelligent, energetic individuals to furnish leadership skills in rural communities.
CRITERIA FOR SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION:
The Drexel “Grow Your Own” scholarship committee has recommended the general criteria to include:
- Academic achievement
- Leadership qualities
- Interest in teaching in a rural school system
COMPONENTS OF SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION CRITERIA:
Only junior and senior-level Missouri college/university students qualify as scholarship recipients. (Exception – Colleges/Universities that do not approve a students’ major in education until they are enrolled in a 5th year program) Eligible students are those who have successfully completed 60 credit hours and have declared a major in education.
Applicants must have achieved 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
An essay must be submitted describing the applicant’s connection to, and interest in rural Missouri, and why they want to teach in a rural community. This essay should be no more than two pages, double-spaced.
Applicants must also provide personal recommendations from three college/university education professors. These recommendations should include comments on the following:
- Leadership ability
- Scholastic achievement
- Dependability
- Ability to relate to students and faculty
- Potential for success as a rural teacher
A complete copy of college transcripts is required with the application.
The application form includes such items as:
- What is the degree of your financial need?
- How are you funding your education?
- What other scholarships have you been granted?
- What is your major area of course study?
- In what activities have you participated while in school? (Clubs, student government, sports, volunteerism, etc.)
SCREENING PROCEDURES;
The applications will be screened by the Scholarship Committee, which is responsible for naming scholarship recipients.
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE MAILED TO:
Mr. Terry Mayfield, Superintendent
Drexel R-IV School District
207 South Fourth Street
P.O. Box 860
Drexel, MO 64742
SCHOLARSHIP – IMPORTANT DATES:
Announcement of the “Grow Your Own” Scholarship March 15, 2022
Application Deadline June 1, 2022 (Postmarked by)
Selection Meeting No later than June 20, 2022
ANTICIPATED Announcement July 1, 2022
Official Presentation July 2022 Board of Education Meeting