The Ken Bower Teacher Cadet Scholarship
Sponsored by
Ken Bower, associate professor in the Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education at the College of Charleston, died in 2002. During his career, he was avidly committed to public school students and the adults who work with them. When the Teacher Cadet Program began in 1986, Dr. Bower was asked to develop the first full-scale curriculum.
February 2014
The Ken Bower Teacher Cadet Scholarship
Information
Thanks to the success of the silent auctions held at annual professional development conferences, CERRA is pleased to offer
SIX $500 scholarships
to help cover college expenses for the 2014-2015 school year.
Who can apply: High school seniors who participated in the Teacher Cadet Programand plan to attend a South Carolina college or university to become a teacher are welcome to apply. Teacher Cadet sites may send applications for all Teacher Cadets who wish to apply.
How to apply: Complete theenclosed application, make two (2) copies, and attach a sealed official high school transcript.
The original and two (2)copies of the full application must be returned to Charlene Brown, CERRA, Stewart House at Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC 29733.
Applications must be postmarked no later than
March 31, 2014.
Selection Criteria:Academic record (20%)
Activities: school, community, employment(20%)
Written expression and commitment(40%)
Teacher recommendations(20%)
Announcement:
The selected scholarship recipients will be announced by May 9, 2014 by letter. News of recipients will also be posted online at
Disbursement of funds:
The scholarship funds will be disbursed directly to the college/university in August 2014.
Applicant’s SS#______
The Ken Bower Teacher Cadet Scholarship
Application
I. General Information
Please make sure you do the following:
- Print in ink or type all requested information, including your social security number, on each page;
- Secure one recommendation from your Teacher Cadet instructor and one other instructor of your choice (forms provided);
- Complete your essay on the sheets provided;
- Attach a sealed copy of your official high school transcript, including verification of your class rank and GPR/GPA; and
- Return THE ORIGINAL and TWO (2) COPIES of your complete application packet to Charlene Brown, CERRA, Stewart House at Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC 29733.
- The entire packet must be postmarked on or before MARCH 31, 2014.
Full Name
(First/Middle/Last)
Home Address ______
Home phone ( )_____ Alternate phone number ( )______
High School ______
Teacher Cadet Instructor ______
Guidance Counselor ______
Name of local newspaper ______
College of Choice Have you been accepted?
Applicant’s SS#
II. ACADEMIC RECORD
Class rank out of (total # in graduating class)
Cumulative GPA/GPR on a scale of
Important: Attach one copy of a sealed, official transcript.
III. Significant school activities, leadership positions, honors/recognition (and indicate year(s)):
Extra-curricular activities: include community and work experiences (and indicate year(s)):
Applicant’s SS#
IV. Essay: Respond to the following quote.Write your essay in the space below. It may be typed or handwritten in ink. Do not exceed the two pages provided.
“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.”
-Henry Brooks Adams
Essay
(Continued, if needed)Applicant’s SS#
Applicant’s SS#
V. Instructor Recommendation
From AN Instructor of Applicant’s Choice
for
The Ken Bower Teacher Cadet Scholarship
Please take a few moments to answer the following questions. Your impressions of the Cadet are extremely important and will be used to make a final selection. Applicants will not see this recommendation form. Please limit your comments to the spaces below. Additional pages cannot be considered. Please return this to the applicant’s Teacher Cadet instructorin a sealed envelope with the applicant’s name on the front.
Please rank the student from 1 (weakness) to 5 (strength) in the following areas:
1. Interest in teaching profession1 2 3 4 5
2. Potential to become an outstanding teacher1 2 3 4 5
3. Works cooperatively with students and teachers1 2 3 4 5
4. Completes work on time1 2 3 4 5
5. Manages in-class time wisely1 2 3 4 5
6. Self-motivation1 2 3 4 5
7. Ability to work independently1 2 3 4 5
8. Writing ability1 2 3 4 5
9. Positive and enthusiastic attitude1 2 3 4 5
10. Active participation in class discussion1 2 3 4 5
11. Attention to detail1 2 3 4 5
12. Leadership qualities1 2 3 4 5
13. Critical thinking and questioning skills1 2 3 4 5
14. Ability to accept constructive criticism1 2 3 4 5
Comments:
Signature Date
When did you teach the applicant? ______
Applicant’s SS#
VI. Teacher Cadet Instructor Recommendation
From applicant’s Teacher Cadet Instructor
for
The Ken Bower Teacher Cadet Scholarship
Please take a few moments to answer the following questions. Your impressions of the student are important and will be used to make a final selection. Applicants will not see this recommendation form. Please limit your comments to the spaces below. Additional pages cannot be considered. You will also receive the sealed recommendation form from another instructor of the Cadet’s choosing. Please return both forms to Charlene Brown, CERRA (Stewart House at Winthrop University, Rock Hill 29733) in their sealed envelopes with the applicant’s name on the front of each.
Please rank the student from 1 (weakness) to 5 (strength) in the following areas:
1. Interest in teaching profession1 2 3 4 5
2. Potential to become an outstanding teacher1 2 3 4 5
3. Works cooperatively with students and teachers1 2 3 4 5
4. Completes work on time1 2 3 4 5
5. Manages in-class time wisely1 2 3 4 5
6. Self-motivation1 2 3 4 5
7. Ability to work independently1 2 3 4 5
8. Writing ability1 2 3 4 5
9. Positive and enthusiastic attitude1 2 3 4 5
10. Active participation in class discussion1 2 3 4 5
11. Attention to detail1 2 3 4 5
12. Leadership qualities1 2 3 4 5
13. Critical thinking and questioning skills1 2 3 4 5
14. Ability to accept constructive criticism1 2 3 4 5
Comments:
Signature Date
1
The Ken Bower Teacher Cadet Scholarship Application (2014)