Ramia Boersma Scholarship

The Association may annually award up to three $750 scholarships for each academic year.

RAMIA BOERSMA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

The South Dakota Education Association/NEA awards scholarships to outstanding students who are planning on entering the teaching profession. The Association may annually award up to three $750 scholarships for each academic year.

HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

Four-year scholarship

Criteria for application requires that the student must:

1. Be the daughter/son or granddaughter/grandson of an active member or an SDEA-Retired member.
2. Be in the top quarter of his/her class as of January of his/her graduating year.
3. Be a student in a South Dakota public education institution.
4. Be accepted and/or enrolled in a South Dakota college or university.

The following attachments must be included with the application form:

1. A copy of high school transcript. The transcript must indicate the name of the school.
2. A listing of academic and extra-curricular activities.
3. Letters of recommendation from at least two teachers and one administrator.
4. A 300-500 word essay on the strengths and skills the applicant will bring to the field of education.

COLLEGE SOPHOMORES

Two-year scholarship

Criteria for application requires that the student must:

1. Be completing the sophomore year of college and enrolled in a teacher prep program.
2. Be the daughter/son or granddaughter/grandson of an active member or an SDEA-Retired member.
3. Be a full-time student.
4. Have at least a 3.0 grade point average.
5. Maintain membership in SDEA/NEA Aspiring Ed Program.

The following attachments must be included with the application form:

1. A copy of the applicant's college transcript. The transcript must indicate the name of the college.
2. A listing of academic and extracurricular activities.
3. Letters of recommendation from at least three instructors.
4. A 300-500-word essay on the strengths and skills the applicant will bring to the field of education.

A recipient of the scholarship will have the award extended for another academic year provided that he or she has:

1. Been a full-time student in a teacher preparation program in a South Dakota college or university.
2. Maintained at least a 3.0 grade point average.
3. Maintained membership in South Dakota/NEA Aspiring Ed Program