Education Scholarship Endowment
of Yavapai County
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A 501(c)3 Non-Profit Charity Providing Scholarship Assistance
to Public School District Students and Graduates of Yavapai County
Seeking to Enter the Teaching Profession
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Eligibility

Scholarships

Application

Board Members

Contributions

History

The Education Scholarship Endowment of Yavapai County was launched in January 2001 with an initial gift of $100,000 by the Gardner Family Trust. An additional $125,000 in individual donations has been received. A number of scholarships are awarded annually to public school district students in Yavapai County who wish to pursue teaching degrees. The scholarships are intended for tuition and textbook expenses at accredited colleges and universities offering education programs. In addition, the Endowment will support programs intended to promote the teaching profession and improve the quality of teaching in Yavapai County.


Since its founding, the ESEYC has distributed more than $145,000 to college and university students who became teachers. And we have met our goal to increase the number and the amount of monies awarded.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

  • Be a graduate of a public school district in Yavapai County (or be expected to graduate in 2012),
  • Prove acceptance or current registration to an accredited education college or program of his/her choice,
  • Have a current high school or college GPA of at least 3.0 on a scale of 4.0,
  • Write a 500-word essay on "What are the qualities of your nature that will make you an exemplary teacher?"

A scholarship committee will review all applications. A maximum of eight finalists will be invited for a personal interview.

2001 - 2011 Winners of $1,500 - $2,000 each scholarships are listed below.

Scholarship funds will be deposited with the college or university for the winners.

Applicants contact:

School counselor or the address below.

Application

Click Here for 2012 Scholarship Application (Acrobat .pdf format).

Scholarships

Board Members

  • Founder, Gladys Gardner, Retired Arizona State Legislature
  • President, Robert St. Clair, Branch Manager, M & I Bank
  • Vice President, Cory Gardner, Paramedic, Lifeline Ambulance
  • Treasurer, Ray Newton, Professor Emeritus, Northern Arizona University
  • Member, Tim Carter, Yavapai County School Superintendent
  • Member, Le Anne Lawhead, Early Childhood Education, Yavapai College
  • Member, Lisa Mauldin, Program Coordinator, Northern Arizona University
  • Member, Dr. Ron Minnich, Retired, Yavapai College
  • Member, Bob Williams, Realtor, Keller-Williams Check Realty
  • Member, Danny Brown, Program Development Director, Prescott College

Contributions

To Make a Tax Deductible Contribution, CONTACT:

Tim Carter at 928-771-3326

or

Email: Robin Bascom at robin.bascom@co.yavapai.az.us or
Ray Newton at raynpat@cableone.net

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Education Scholarship Endowment of Yavapai County
1015 Fair Street, Suite 324
Prescott, AZ 86305-1892


© Education Scholarship Endowment of Yavapai County, 2004 - 2011
Last Modified: November 15, 2011
A.R. Newman, Webmaster