Paula C. Collie Future Educators Scholarship

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Paula C. Collie Future Educators Scholarship

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The Paula C. Collie Future Educators Scholarship offers $1000 to support students pursuing degrees in education. Applicants must be first-generation students from Virginia.

May 1, 2026

21 days left

$1000

Award amount

18

Scholarship applicants

2

Requirements

Who can apply

  • Must be pursuing a degree in education
  • Must be a first-generation student
  • Must reside in Virginia

Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.

Quick facts

Status

_published

Number of awards

1

Payout method

Not stated on the listing

Before you apply

AI guidance

Things to double-check on the official page.

Important checks

  • Ensure you meet the residency requirement of being from Virginia
  • Prepare an essay addressing your passion for education and challenges faced

Missing or unclear on the listing

  • Payout method details
  • Provider's mission statement

Red flags

  • Limited to students from Virginia
  • Specific to education majors

Next steps

AI guidance

A short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.

  1. Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
  2. Prepare the listed materials (1 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
  3. Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
  4. Apply through the official site linked above.

Application tips

AI guidance

Listing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.

  • Focus on your passion for education in the essay
  • Discuss challenges you've overcome in your educational journey
  • Highlight your understanding of issues in public education

Key requirements (3)

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

EssayShort answers
  • Essay prompt: Why do you consider yourself to be an ideal candidate for this scholarship? How do you plan to make a positive impact on the world as a teacher?  Why are you passionate about education? ….
  • Field of Study: Education State: Virginia Background: First-generation student.
  • Paula Collie was a lifelong educator and a beloved mother who passed away too soon.  Paula was passionate about education and giving all students the opportunity to learn, beginning as a sixth-grade language arts teacher and becoming a resource for gifted students.….

Required documents

Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.

  • Essay or written statement

Applying

Applicants must submit an essay discussing their passion for education and challenges faced. Deadline is May 1, 2026.

Award & payment

Amount: $1000

Number of awards: 1

Payout: Not stated on the listing

About the provider

Willis Collie

Overview

This scholarship supports first-generation students from Virginia who are pursuing degrees in education, honoring the legacy of Paula C. Collie.

Sponsor & application

Information last verified Apr 9, 2026.

Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.

FAQ

First-generation students from Virginia pursuing degrees in education are eligible.