Dr. Norma P. McPherson Early Childhood Education Scholarship
Dr. Norma P. McPherson was a lifelong educator, who worked in elementary education in various capacities for over 40 years. Throughout her professional career, Dr. McPherson was an advocate for children, and the well-being of her students was a top priority. Her career in education began in her native country, Jamaica, and continued with the New York City Department of Education, where she had retired after serving for 22 years.
Dr. McPherson believed that every child has the capacity to learn and achieve success. She embraced the idea that if students didn’t learn the way teachers taught, then teachers should be flexible and teach students the way they are best able to learn. Throughout her career, it was extremely important to her that educational communities provide an environment where children are challenged, supported, and given every opportunity to be successful.
This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Dr. Norma P. McPherson, by supporting two students each year, who embody the values and ideals she exemplified throughout her educational career.
In order to apply, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and be pursuing a graduate degree in Early Childhood Education. In your application, write about how your upbringing has inspired you to overcome a challenge.
How has your upbringing inspired you to overcome a challenge?
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The application deadline is Dec 1, 2024. Winners will be announced on Jan 1, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jan 1, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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