Dottie Martin Teachers’ Scholarship
This annual scholarship is designed for any student who is studying education. Eligible participants can be considered for the scholarship after approval of their program by the Board of Directors of the Dottie Martin Teachers’ Scholarship fund. Preference will be given to those who are particularly interested in child guidance and counseling who want to make a difference in the lives of North Carolina’s children.
Eligibility: Applicants must
- Plan to teach in North Carolina once their education is completed
- Presently be in an education program with an established career plan for teaching (high school students or recent high school graduates are not eligible to apply)
- Fully complete a series of background history forms present in the application
- Provide a recent college transcript, three letters of recommendation, and a typed essay which includes: reason for applying, career goals, teaching plans, and reasons why the applicant should receive the Dottie Martin scholarship and the financial burden which they would incur without the scholarship.