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Business Teacher Education Scholarship Application Emporia State University School of Business Now is a great time to prepare to be a high school business or computer teacher! Jobs are available in rural areas, middle-sized towns, and large cities in Kansas! The Helen Dow Scholarship for business (teacher) education students attending ESU was set up by a former high school business teacher - Helen Dow Availability ◊ Three $1,000 scholarships awarded to high school seniors and/or community college students ◊ Awarded to high school seniors and community college students who plan to major in business (teacher) education at Emporia State University and plan to become middle school/high school business teachers ◊ Current recipients will be considered for Helen Dow scholarships in subsequent years along with other undergraduate business education majors ◊ Must successfully complete a minimum of 12 credit hours at Emporia State during the first semester, continue to declare business education as their major, enroll in course work in that major, AND attain a minimum 2.5 GPA for the fall semester in order to receive the spring semester disbursement If a student receives a separate Hornet Scholarship based on the student’s ACT score, the Helen Dow scholarship would be in addition to the Hornet Scholarship See the following web site for more information about the Hornet Scholarships: http://www.emporia.edu/finaid/scholarships/index2.htm Guidelines Recipients will be selected on the basis of scholastic achievement, perceived desire to be a business teacher, communication skills, business course background, and extracurricular activities Complete and return the following application process by Monday, February 25, 2013 Write a one-page, double-spaced word processed essay on why you want to be a high school business teacher and how your background (courses taken, extra-curricular activities, and/or work experience) prepares you to work with young people and be a business teacher Mail the essay and a resume to Dr Nancy Hite, Dept of Bus Administration & Education, Emporia State University, 1200 Commercial, Emporia, KS 66801 Include the following in your resume: • Your current grade point average (GPA) in high school • A list of the student organizations in which you have been a member or officer • A list of business courses you have taken • A description of work experiences or volunteer experiences with young people • A list of your other extracurricular activities Additional item required (in addition to essay and resume) • A signed recommendation form from a business teacher in your school (See form below.) • This recommendation form may be faxed to Dr Nancy Groneman Hite at 620-341-6345 or mailed to Dr Nancy Hite, Dept of Business Admin & Education, Emporia State University, 1200 Commercial, Emporia, KS 66801 by the deadline –Monday, February 25, 2013 Notification will be sent only to those selected to receive an award By applying for this scholarship, you agree to major in business education and plan to be a business teacher Helen Dow Business Teacher Education Scholarship Recommendation Form As a business teacher at _(name of school), I recommend (name of student) for a $1,000 Helen Dow Business Teacher Education Scholarship Additional comments about this student (optional): _ (Signature) _ (Printed Name) Note: The student’s essay and resume and the teacher’s recommendation form can be sent or faxed at the same time All materials can be faxed to Dr Hite at 620-341-6345 or mailed to Dr Nancy Hite, Dept of Bus Administration & Education, Emporia State University, 1200 Commercial, Emporia, KS 66801 Include a cover sheet with Dr Hite’s name in the Attention Line if materials are faxed  ...Helen Dow Business Teacher Education Scholarship Recommendation Form As a business teacher at _(name of school) , I recommend (name of student)... Education Scholarship Additional comments about this student (optional): _ (Signature) _ (Printed Name) Note: The student’s essay and resume and the... _ (Printed Name) Note: The student’s essay and resume and the teacher’s recommendation form can be sent or faxed at the same time All materials can be faxed to Dr Hite at