Scholarship

The scholarship applicant must be currently enrolled full-time as a junior education major at a college or university in Pennsylvania.

The applicant must (1) demonstrate an outstanding academic record, (2) exhibit a sincere interest in reading and literacy, and (3) obtain a written recommendation from two education professionals at his/her college or university. The professional recommendation should consider the applicant’s congeniality, integrity, special honors and awards, community involvement, and school activities. The recommendation should not exceed a 250 word limit.

Scholarship applications must be received by the local KSRA reading council in time for the council to select a candidate and send the selected application forms to the KSRA Scholarship Committee chairperson by the designated deadline.

The state committee must receive scholarship application forms by March 31. The committee will not consider applications received after the deadline.

The final selection for the KSRA scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee in April. The KSRA Scholarship Committee will review the applications and make its recommendation using the following criteria for selection:

Criteria for Selection Point Value

A. Future Goals 10 Points

B. Short Essay 25 Points

C. Community Involvement 10 Points

D. Special Honors / Awards 10 Points

E. Academic Rank 25 Points

F. School Activities / Offices 10 Points

G. Recommendations from 2 Professionals 10 Points