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WESD Aspiring Educator Scholarship

Are you a WESD employee interested in becoming a licensed Oregon Teacher?

The WESD Aspiring Educator scholarship creates funds and academic support for WESD employees currently taking education or pre-education coursework.   

What is the WESD Aspiring Educator Scholarship?

Scholarship funds support diverse candidates currently employed by WESD with some of their expected expenses related to their education career pathway. The scholarship is one of a variety of supports the WESD GYO can provide for employees on their pathway to licensure.

Funds may be used for:

  • Tuition

  • Books and supplies for academic purposes

  • Supplementation of childcare needs while attending school

  • Other potential related expenses (as approved by the Scholarship Selection Committee)

Who qualifies for the Aspiring Educator Scholarship?

The WESD Grow Your Own Aspiring Educator scholarship is available for employees seeking a TSPC-approved teacher licensure through an accredited Oregon Community College’s Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer (AAOT) degree or through an accredited Oregon public/private college/university education degree.

How do I apply for the WESD Aspiring Educator Scholarship?

Applications will be accepted for each term based on the timeline outlined below:

Term

Application Opens

Application Closes

Award Notification

Fall 2024

8/19/24

9/13/24

9/23/24

Winter 2025

11/25/24

12/6/24

12/16/24

Spring 2025

2/18/25

2/28/25

3/17/25
 

Click here to complete the WESD Scholarship application for Winter term funds.

To learn more about the scholarship, schedule a time to meet the Teacher Pathway Navigator or email nicholas.hagemann@wesd.org.