KAPE Scholarships
Please note that applicants are only
eligible for KAPE Scholarships if you are a
teacher or planning to enter the education field. Please note that KAPE membership is required for mentoring high school students or professional development awards.
General Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a current KAPE member in good standing (may join KAPE immediately prior to application)
- Each member may only win one scholarship from each of the categories listed below:
- Student Scholarship
- Student Teacher Scholarship
- Professional Development Scholarship
KAPE Family Member Scholarship
Number of Scholarships Awarded- 2 $500 each
FOCUS: A graduating senior who is recommended by a KAPE family member.
Limitations: Family member scholarships may only be awarded to (2) family members per KAPE member nominee. Family member: child, niece/nephew, grandchild, sibling
These scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors. The students will qualify if they plan to further their education in a program leading to a degree in education.
Additional Requirements
- Completed application postmarked or received by March 15
- Minimum GPA 3.5
- Minimum ACT score of 23
- Copy of current high school transcript
- 2 letters of recommendation from high school teachers or administrators with no familial relation
- Essay (minimum 300 words) Entitled: In five years, I will be….
Scoring Rubric
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3 |
2 |
1 |
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GPA |
4.0+ |
3.75- 3.99 |
3.5-3.74 |
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Essay |
Continuity of thought No grammatical errors Over 300 words Clearly adheres to the assigned theme.
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Continuity of thought Few grammatical errors 300 words Shows understanding of theme but may drift off topic |
Little continuity of thought Many grammatical errors Under 300 words Shows little understanding of theme/frequently off topic |
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ACT |
30+ |
27-30 |
23-26 |
Star Student/Teacher Mentor- 2 scholarship awarded
Award Amount- $500/student $250 nominating KAPE teacher
Graduating senior must be recommended by a current KAPE teacher member.
Additional Requirements
- Completed application postmarked or received by March 15
- Minimum GPA 3.5
- Minimum ACT score of 23
- Copy of current high school transcript
- 2 letters of recommendation:
- From nominating KAPE member
- From high school teacher or administrator
- Essay (minimum 300 words) Entitled: In five years, I will be….
Scoring Rubric
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3 |
2 |
1 |
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GPA |
4.0+ |
3.75- 3.99 |
3.5-3.74 |
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Essay |
Continuity of thought No grammatical errors Over 300 words Clearly adheres to the assigned theme.
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Continuity of thought Few grammatical errors 300 words Shows understanding of theme but may drift off topic |
Little continuity of thought Many grammatical errors Under 300 words Shows little understanding of theme/frequently off topic |
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ACT |
30+ |
27-30 |
23-26 |
KAPE- Student Teacher Scholarship in memory of Jane Chittenden
2 scholarships awarded (Spring and Fall semester)
Award Amount- $500/ea
KAPE student member must be completing their student teaching assignment during the semester in which they apply for the scholarship. Must be a current KAPE student member about to enter or currently in student teaching.
Additional Requirements
- Completed application postmarked or received by:
- March 15 (Spring)
- October 15 (Fall)
- Current transcript indicating cumulative GPA of 3.5 (minimum)
- Copy of student teaching assignment
- Essay (minimum of 300 words) entitled: My Philosophy of Teaching
- 2 letters of recommendation:
- by supervising teacher
- by a professor from the College of Education
Scoring Rubric
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3 |
2 |
1 |
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GPA |
4.0+ |
3.75- 3.99 |
3.5-3.74 |
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Essay |
Continuity of thought No grammatical errors Over 300 words Clearly adheres to the assigned theme.
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Continuity of thought Few grammatical errors 300 words Shows understanding of theme but may drift off topic |
Little continuity of thought Many grammatical errors Under 300 words Shows little understanding of theme/frequently off topic |
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KAPE Continuing Professional Development Scholarship: In memory of Mildred McMurtry
3 Scholarships Awarded
Amount of Award: $500/ea.
Scholarship award may be used to offset costs of: graduate courses, registration fees to workshops, conferences/conference travel, National Board Certification (first time OR re-certification).
Must be a current KAPE professional member.
Additional Requirements
Graduate Courses:
- Completed application postmarked or received by March 15
- Proof of enrollment in graduate level education courses (to apply)
- One page narrative describing the estimated cost of and the name of the course. Be sure to describe in careful detail the direct benefits this opportunity will bring to your students and/or your colleagues.
- Letter of recommendation from a professor or administrator in your district
Scoring Rubric
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3 |
2 |
1 |
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GPA |
4.0+ |
3.75- 3.99 |
3.5-3.74 |
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Narrative |
Continuity of thought No grammatical errors Over one page in length Clearly adheres to the assigned theme.
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Continuity of thought Few grammatical errors One page in length Shows understanding of theme but may drift off topic |
Little continuity of thought Many grammatical errors Under one page in length Shows little understanding of theme/frequently off topic |
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GRE Score |
Verbal |
Quantitative |
Verbal |
Quantitative |
Verbal |
Quantitative |
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700-800 |
700-800 |
600-699 |
600-699 |
500-599 |
500-599 |
Workshops and Conferences:
- Completed application postmarked or received by March 15
- Name of the workshop/conference with proof of registration and cost (to apply)
- One page narrative describing the estimated cost of and the name of the conference or workshop. Be sure to describe in careful detail the direct benefits this opportunity will bring to your students and/or your colleagues.
- Proof of completion and receipts for out-of-pocket expenses (prior to receipt of award if selected)
- Letter of recommendation from a professor or administrator in your district
Scoring Rubric
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3 |
2 |
1 |
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Narrative |
Continuity of thought No grammatical errors Over one page in length Clearly adheres to the assigned theme.
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Continuity of thought Few grammatical errors One page in length Shows understanding of theme but may drift off topic |
Little continuity of thought Many grammatical errors Under one page in length Shows little understanding of theme/frequently off topic |
National Board Certification:
- Completed application postmarked or received by March 15
- Copy of National Board Certification Application
- Letter of recommendation from an administrator in your district
- One page narrative describing the estimated cost of and the specialty area of the National Board Certification. Be sure to describe in careful detail the direct benefits this opportunity will bring to your students and/or your colleagues.
Scoring Rubric
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3 |
2 |
1 |
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Narrative |
Continuity of thought No grammatical errors Over one page in length Clearly adheres to the assigned theme.
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Continuity of thought Few grammatical errors One page in length Shows understanding of theme but may drift off topic |
Little continuity of thought Many grammatical errors Under one page in length Shows little understanding of theme/frequently off topic |