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

• 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.

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

Completed package should be postmarked by or before May 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.

Please notify the AREA Scholarship Committee Chairperson once enrolled in classes. Upon receipt of proof of enrollment, the $1,000.00 scholarship award will be mailed directly to the recipient.

Contact: Mamie Grimes at M2779@comcast.net.

Atlanta Retired Educators Association (AREA)

President:  Betty Hyman

Vice President:  Angela Stamper

Treasurer:  Alice Moore

Assistant Treasurer:  Louise Foster

Secretary: Vernita Burford

Assistant Secretary:  Janice Milner

Chaplain:  Annie Allen

Email: ATLRETIREDEDU@gmail.com

You can also fill out our online form.

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