Teacher Scholarships

Establishing a scholarship to help teachers pursue post-undergraduate degrees or learn unique teaching methods is a great way to honor a teacher’s impact on your life. Scholarships for teachers can be set up by contacting Kate Lindsay, Executive Director, at 785-309-4729 or kate.lindsay@usd305.com.

This scholarship honors Owen E. Hodgson and Eloise Hodgson Lynch. Owen Hodgson’s career as a teacher spanned nearly 40 years. He was a teacher and principal at Salina’s Washington High and retired as principal of Salina High School. Owen’s daughter, Eloise Hodgson Lynch, was a social science teacher. Both Owen and Eloise were recognized as Kansas Master Teachers. Jack, Matt & Will Lynch are Owen’s grandsons and Eloise’s sons. They established this scholarship to honor their grandfather and mother’s memory and assist teachers in advancing their skills. 
Scholarship Description. Application deadline – April 1.
This scholarship honors Len Lenkiewicz, a man who viewed teaching as a way to share his love of history with middle school students. He taught in USD 305 for 20 years. He enjoyed bringing history alive through his lectures and never forgot the name or face of a former student.
Scholarship Description. Application deadline – April 1.
This scholarship honors Nancy Whitehair Ribble, an educator who devoted her life to teaching and learning. The award will be made to a current teacher at Lakewood Middle School who wishes to further his/her education.
Scholarship Description. Application deadline – April 1.
NEA-Salina is offering two $500 scholarships. Applicants must be current NEA members working towards the completion of an educational program. The scholarship will be awarded annually, and past winners may reapply.
Scholarship Description. Application deadline – April 1.
The Mary and A. Jay Andersen Scholarship was established to assist USD 305 teachers who wish to pursue graduate degrees or further their education.  One $1,000 scholarship may be awarded each calendar year on an objective and nondiscriminatory basis.  All applicants must have taught in Salina Public Schools for a minimum of three years and must be working toward a graduate degree.  Applicants must have persistence and good character and be committed to the field of education.
Scholarship Description. Application deadline – April 1.
The Miss N Teacher Scholarship honors Anne Nettleton, a beloved artist and teacher.  The $500 scholarship recognizes a current USD 305 art teacher who wishes to further his/her education.
Scholarship Description. Application deadline – April 1.
Pam McIntyre was the executive director of the Salina Education Foundation from 1996 until her retirement in 2020. The Salina Education Foundation’s board of trustees has established this $1,000 scholarship to honor Pam’s legacy by helping a USD 305 teacher complete postgraduate work.
Scholarship Description. Application deadline – April 1.
Terry Shaffer was a high school business educator. She taught at Salina Central High School for 25 years. This $500 scholarship will assist a teacher in completing coursework toward an advanced degree or completing continuing education credits for professional development.  
Scholarship Description. Application deadline – April 1.
The Jett Family Excellence in Teaching Award recognizes a USD 305 secondary teacher who shows compassion for all students and exhibits creative and innovative teaching strategies. The award is designed to encourage, reward, and publicly acknowledge excellence in teaching by members of USD 305’s secondary teachers. Each year, one secondary teacher whose record of outstanding teaching within and outside the classroom will be recognized with a gift of $500. 
Information to nominate a teacher for the Jett Family Excellence In Teaching Award. Nomination deadline – April 1.

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