Leila & Simon Meyer Scholarships (Education)

1 - $500 scholarship to be awarded to a graduating senior from Monroe High School

entering the field of education on a full time basis to pursue a career in teaching. The
student must have good leadership, citizenship, and communication skills and be
involved in extra curricular school activities. The scholarship will be paid upon
successful completion of the first semester and proof of enrollment for the second
semester. The family will make their decision based on the recommendations of the
scholarship committee.
 APPLICATION FORM

LEILA & SIMON MEYER SCHOLARSHIPS

EDUCATION

1. Name

2. Address

3. Parents Name

4. Father’s Occupation

5. Mother’s Occupation

6. How many children in your family?

7. How many children presently in college or vocational school

8. What are your career goals

9. Where will you attend college

10. Anticipated Teaching Level (i.e. Elementary, Middle, Secondary, Post Secondary etc.)

11. Have you been accepted for enrollment

12. What do you estimate will be total cost to complete your education (tuition,
room and board, books, etc.)?

13. How do you plan to finance your education

14. Have you saved money for your education and are you employed and by whom
15. GPA
16. References: (3 minimum) from teachers, coaches, employer, etc. 1 must be a
teacher at MHS

17. List extracurricular activities (include awards, recognition and accomplishments)

18. Write a 1 page only essay explaining why you are choosing a career in education,
your goals, and a brief description of interests outside of school. Explain where
you would see yourself, career wise, 10 years into the future. Remember this essay shows your
writing/communications skills.