Scholarship Information
Our Mission
As retired educators, Jeff and Lola Stark know the financial cost of earning a teaching degree has never been easily reimbursed by wages earned after graduation. They believe that education is key to success and happiness in life. To support the possibilities available to students interested in teaching, they established the Light The Way Teacher's Scholarship to support a profession that has been personally rewarding and fulfilling.
Number and Size of Awards
Donors will advise annually on the number of awards and award amount. Target minimum award amount is $5,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Scholarship recipients must be residents of Clark County and current college students who are entering their third or fourth year of undergraduate coursework to obtain their bachelor’s degree in education
Considerations
Preference will be given to students that:
Demonstrate a strong commitment to community service
Have earned a minimum 3.0 GPA in college coursework
Demonstrate financial need
Eligibility and Considerations for Renewal
Awards may be renewed if the recipient reapplies each year to compete, documents progress toward a degree, remains in good standing at the school which they are enrolled, and have continuing financial need. Awards are available to students for the period of time it takes to complete their degree plan as regular, full-time students, as determined by the school.
Review and Selection Process
The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington manages the application for this scholarship; applications are due in the spring of each year. The Community Foundation General Scholarship Committee and two donors and/or family members will review applications and make selections.
Award Announcement and Payment
The Community Foundation sends acknowledgment letters to all applicants. Award letters inform recipients that they must submit a Scholarship Acceptance Form before funds will be sent to their school.