Teachers and Counselors

Thank you for all you do to connect students to funding for college. If you are looking for someone to present on the topic of scholarships, college prep, STEM career pathways, or career planning/exploration in general at a scholarship or career event, or in a classroom, please contact Breanne Tepler at breanne@alworthscholarship.org

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Recommendations

We greatly appreciate the time and effort that it takes teachers to submit a recommendation on behalf of Alworth Scholarship applicants. Recommendations do impact the selection process.

It is not necessary to mention GPA or class rank, and there is no need to include a list of activities. This information is provided on the transcript and by the student on their application.

It is helpful to provide information that addresses the applicant’s character, perseverance, and ambition and may include the following:

Potential for future academic success.
Innate abilities, especially in math and/or science.
Curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.
Leadership and follow through.
Honesty, integrity, and impact on others.
Special accomplishments and/or exceptional qualities.
Helpfulness and compassion for others.
Qualities that demonstrate why this student would be a good academic investment. And, if you are aware of any extenuating circumstances such as home life, financial, or other issues that demonstrate “the need” for a scholarship, it is helpful to the decision-making process to mention that.

Recommendation Submission Instructions

Students are required to have personally requested a recommendation from one math or science teacher well in advance of the January 15th application deadline. Once the student enters a teacher’s name and email address on the scholarship application, the teacher receives an email that includes the name of the student and directions for submitting the recommendation.

Please submit your recommendation by January 15 with the final deadline of January 31st.

Should you have any questions please email breanne@alworthscholarship.org or call 218-722-9366.