WESTFIELD – The Division of Graduate and Continuing Education (DGCE) at Westfield State University has awarded the Summer 2014 Supporting Our Schools Scholarship to Amy Martinez of Holyoke, Master of Arts in English (5-8 & 8-12 Initial licensure), and Ryan Merceri of Ludlow, post-baccalaureate in history (8-12 Initial licensure). The goal of DGCE’s Supporting Our Schools Scholarship is to recognize and reward the accomplishments of individuals intending to become teachers and school guidance counselors. As recognition for their academic work and commitment to education, each student receives $2,000 to be used towards their education at Westfield State University. These students will also be recognized at the annual DGCE Academic Achievement Ceremony in spring 2015.
The Supporting Our Schools Scholarship was established in the spring of 2014 and is awarded three times per year.
“The Division of Graduate and Continuing Education is pleased to recognize and support Amy and Ryan as they work towards earning their teacher licensure,” said Jessica Tansey, acting director, Program Development and Outreach. “This scholarship also honors our history as a teaching institution and reinforces our commitment to recruiting, preparing, and supporting new teachers and counselors for Massachusetts’s schools.”
The next round of scholarship applications is due by December 1. Interested individuals can find out more information by visiting http://www.gobacknow.com/index.php/supporting-our-schools-scholarship/, or by contacting the DGCE at (413) 572-8020 or [email protected].
