Merrill Teachers Association Scholarship Application Directions

Eligibility

1. The Merrill Teachers Association offers two scholarships per year to students enrolled in an accredited college, or university (undergrad or grad students).
2. Applicants must be a son, daughter, or stepchild of a current MTA member who has taught in the Merrill Public Schools for at least 3 years. (Or) A son, daughter or stepchild of a retired educator whose last 3 years of teaching were spent in the Merrill Public Schools.
3. The applicant must submit proof that he or she has been accepted into the school of education, or some other school/department that will result in the applicant obtaining an initial license to teach.
4. An official transcript should also be included with the application, or mailed directly from the university.
5. Priority will be given to Merrill High School graduates; however, graduates from other high schools will be considered.
6. Previous recipients of MTA Scholarships are not eligible for additional scholarships. 

Scholarship Specifics

1. Scholarship recipients will receive $1500 each semester for a maximum of 5 semesters.  A grade/continued eligibility report must be sent to the MTA Public Relations Chairperson at the end of each semester.
2. The scholarship will cease if any one of the following are true:

¨ The recipient has graduated

¨ The recipient has already received 5 payments, or a maximum of $7,500

¨ The recipient changes his/her major and is no longer interested in teaching

¨ The recipient drops out of school, or becomes ineligible