Washington Science Teachers Association

Attached you will find information about the Peggy Vatter Memorial Scholarship. 

For 2010-2011 up to $1,500 in scholarship funds are available.  Funds will be awarded to either:

•        An individual (targeting African American, Hispanic, Native American, and women) with an intent to become certified in science education or in elementary         education with an emphasis in science, at a college or university in Washington State. Funds must be used to defray tuition or certification program costs.

•        One or more certified teacher(s) who show intent to improve skills in providing equitable science education through professional development.

Interested individuals are invited to submit a proposal. The 2010-2011 Peggy Vatter Memorial Scholarship Cover Page must be completed.   The proposal is to be typed, double-spaced and single-sided (please organize as outlined below), with margins of at least one inch on 8.5" x 11" paper. Font size is to be no smaller than 10-point, and width between characters should be normal (100%). Five copies (one original and four copies) of the proposal should be included in a single packet addressed to Equity in Science Education Scholarship. 

No person(s) may receive more than one award.  Past recipients of the Scholarship are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.

The application packet must be postmarked by May 1, 2011.   Faxed copies will not be accepted.  Mail Packet to Patricia MacGowan, 2916 Fairview Ave East, Seattle, WA 98102.