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Grants & Scholarships

Senior Scholarships

Having an excellent public school teacher can change everything. They ignite passion, inspire dreams, and shape lives. We bet you can remember your favorites! Now, imagine being THAT teacher, making a difference in the lives of countless students. It's a noble calling, and we want to help you answer it.

We offer three college scholarship opportunities for UCPS Seniors who plan to major in education. We want to invest in your future, supporting and encouraging you on your journey to becoming an educator.

We're not just investing in your education, we're investing in the future of Union County. Our hope is that one day, you'll come back to the place where you grew and grew up, and teach right here. Imagine the impact you could make on the next generation of students, just like your favorite teachers did for you.

So, if you have dreams of changing lives, inspiring young minds, and making a lasting difference, seize this opportunity to apply for one of our college scholarships, and let us help you turn your dreams into reality. 

DEADLINE: Thursday, March 28th, 2024

DR. ED DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP

$3,000 ONE-TIME SCHOLARSHIP TO ANY UCPS SENIOR PLANNING TO MAJOR IN EDUCATION. The recipient creates a two minute video tribue to a UCPS teacher!

JANET TYSON SCHOLARSHIP

$2,000 ONE-TIME SCHOLARSHIP TO ANY UCPS SENIOR PLANNING TO MAJOR IN EDUCATION (PREFERENCE FOR SUN VALLEY HIGH SENIORS, BUT ALL CAN APPLY).

Janet Tyson and the first scholarship recipient Caitlin Goodson

PARTICIPATE LEARNING SCHOLARSHIP

TWO $2,500 SCHOLARSHIPS TO ANY UCPS SENIOR IN THE TEACHUCPS PATHWAY FROM SPCC TO WINGATE ONLY. AWARDS ARE MADE DURING YOUR JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEAR AT WINGATE UNIVERSITY. THIS SCHOLARSHIP MAY HAVE MORE THAN ONE RECIPIENT.

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