OBJECTIVE

Atlanta Retired Educators Association will provide the organizational framework through which retired educators can continue a life of service and support to fellow members, their active colleagues and the community.

Purpose

The purpose of the scholarship award is to provide funds to a highly motivated student who is
interested in pursuing a career in Education.

ELIGIBILITY

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

Be a Georgia resident.
Minor/ major in the field of Education.
Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.8 or better.
Have a minimum SAT score of 1200 or better, or an ACT score of 20 or better.
Be a 2026, full-time, second year student in an Atlanta Metropolitan College/ University.

Application Criteria

Submit one letter of recommendation from the College of Education Department Advisor..
Submit a typed essay of 250 words entitled "Why I Want to be an Educator."
Submit a recent photograph.
Submit an official (sealed) college transcript.
AREA scholarship application
AREA checklist form

Completed package should be postmarked by or before March 1, 2026

The Scholarship awardee is selected on the basis of their application and supporting

documentation.

**All documents received will be handled with complete privacy and confidentiality.

Application materials must be mailed in one packet. Transcripts and letter of recommendation should not be sent under separate cover. Incomplete, e-mailed, faxed or late applications will not be considered.

Mail a completed applicaton package postmarked by March 1, 2026,

To: AREA Scholarship Committee Chairperson

Mamie Grimes
1009 Pegg Rd
East Point, GA 30344

Please notify the AREA Scholarship Committee Chairperson once accepted and enrolled in the college or university. Upon receipt of proof of enrollment, the $1,000.00 scholarship award will be mailed directly to the recipient. Contact by eandmgrimes@comcast.net.

Procedure

Forms

AREA Scholarship Application
Application for applicant to apply for the Annual AREA Scholarship Award
AREA_Scholarship_Application.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [34.5 KB]

Volunteer Form
Form to use and record all volunteer service for applicants
AREA_Volunteer_Form.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [54.6 KB]

AREA Checklist Form
Checklist provided for convenience of ensuring all documents are included for mailing.
AREA_Scholarship_Checklist.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [41.7 KB]