Teachers of Color
Scholarship Application Guideline
Applications are currently closed
Who is eligible?
Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria:
Self identifies as a person of color
Employed at least one year with Edmonds School District
Demonstrated financial need
Preference will be given to applicants interested in district-determined, high-demand area teaching positions.
How to Apply
The Teachers of Color (TOC) scholarship application will be available online when the application window is open.
A complete scholarship application includes:
Submit the application form within given timeframe. No late submissions will be accepted.
Upload written essay answers.
Provide unofficial transcripts for all previously attended colleges and most recently attended high school (official transcripts may be requested)
Demonstrate you have applied for (FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov or WASFA at www.readysetgrad.org) and/or provide a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR) or Needs Analysis.
Obtain 2 recommendation letters – these should include highlights of your professional and personal qualities.
Scholar Selection
Panel interviews will be conducted for potential Scholars
Email notifications will be sent to awarded TOC Scholars
Awards are conditional upon successful references.
Contracts will be sent to selected TOC Scholars
Scholars will be required to sign and agree to the terms of the scholarship.