583. Joyce Elaine ("Dusty") Palaia Memorial Scholarship- Additional Essay Required
- Award: $500
- Eligibility: Graduating senior from Three Rivers School District or Rogue River High School
- Selection Criteria: Demonstrated desire to pursue a career as a public-school teacher, and/or commitment to social justice activism, with an interest in issues such as bullying, gender and income inequality, climate change and poverty. Volunteerism, experience in local government, student government or workplace will be taken into consideration. This scholarship is awarded more on the basis of character than on academic achievement or need, though these aspects will be weighed.
- Additional Essay: Write a 500-1000 word essay discussing your concept of social justice and explaining how you have promoted or might promote equity and inclusion in your school and community.
- Use of Funds: May be used at any accredited two- or four-year colleges, trade or technical schools, or for training in a federally accredited or state licensed or approved apprenticeship program. Scholarship checks are mailed directly to the recipients’ post-secondary education program. Scholarship funds may also be used to reimburse students for required books and school supplies with advanced approval.
- About the Scholarship: Created in 2016 by Constance, Marian and Terese Palaia in honor of their mother, Dusty, who taught elementary school for over forty years and who worked tirelessly on issues of social justice.