SCHOLARSHIPS

New Hampshire Retired Educator Association Irene W. Hart Award

The Irene W. Hart Memorial Award is named for a dedicated Concord, NH High School English teacher who died in 1995 at the age of 98. Ms. Hart was instrumental in the initiation of programs which improved the equity of salaries for teachers and provided improved retirement benefits for them. Her efforts were responsible for the alliance between state teacher pensions and the Federal Social Security System. She devoted many years to educational causes, and served her profession as a leader on many state and local levels. Her efforts were so outstanding and untiring for education that she unquestionably deserves the honor of having this NHREA Award named for her.

                                                AWARD CRITERIA
  1. The applicant must apply by May 1st of his/her junior year (if in a 4-year program), or senior year (if in a 5-year program), in an accredited New Hampshire college or university with a major or minor in Education.
  2. The applicant must be a graduate of a New Hampshire high school.
  3. The applicant must demonstrate a need as indicated in a financial statement.
  4. The applicant must provide an OFFICIAL transcript showing academic standing through his/her junior or senior year.
  5. The applicant must write an essay indicating goals in his/her education major/minor.
The amount of this award is $1,500. The selection of the recipient will be made by the Awards Committee of the NHREA.

The application should be mailed to:
Margaret Pyszka
3 Edward Circle
Bedford, NH 03110

PLEASE NOTE: THE AWARD IS NOT AVAILABLE TO CURRENTLY ENROLLED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.


Mary W. Ruell Award

The Mary W. Ruell Award is given to a New Hampshire student completing his or her course of study at either a New Hampshire or out-of-state college or university.  This scholarship is given in honor of a dedicated New Hampshire educator, Mary W. Ruell.  Mary died in 2013 at the age of 96.  She developed, edited, and produced our professional newsletter for 25 years.  She was the newsletter's advisor from 2010 until her passing in 2013.  With her experience, she was a respository of information of past dealings between NHREA, the New Hampshire legislature, and past governors.  She testified at numerous hearings, advocating for retirees' benefits.  It is with honor that this award will be given to a student majoring in Journalism, or English.

                                                 AWARD CRITERIA
  1. The applicant must reply by May 1st of his or her junior year (if in a 4-year program), or senior year (if in a 5-year program) in an accredited New Hampshire, or  out-of-state college or university.  She or He must have a major in English or Journalism.
  2. The applicant must be a graduate of a New Hampshire high school.
  3. The applicant must demonstrate need as indicated in a financial statement.
  4. The applicant must provide an OFFICIAL transcript showing academic standing through his or her junior or senior year.
  5. The applicant must write an essay indicating goals in his or her education, be it major or minor.
The amount of the award is $1,500.  The selection of the recipient will be made by the Awards Committee of NHREA.

The application should be mailed to:
Margaret Pyszka
3 Edward Circle
Bedford, NH 03110
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NHREA Memorial Award
​The NHREA Memorial Award is a tribute to the many retired and dedicated educators who provided education to the children of New Hampshire. They were instrumental in providing better programs to challenge all levels of abilities of New Hampshire youth. These same people worked to improve the various studies of the certification of educators and to improve the benefits for current educators as well as retirees. Our desire is to provide assistance to someone continuing the education of children.
                                            
​                                                      AWARD CRITERIA
  1. The applicant must apply by May 1st of his/her junior year (if in a 4 year program), or senior year (if in a 5 year program), in an accredited non-New Hampshire college or university with a major or minor in education.
  2. The applicant must be a graduate of a New Hampshire high school.
  3. The applicant must demonstrate a need as indicated in a financial statement.
  4. The applicant must provide an OFFICIAL transcript showing academic standing through his/her junior or senior year.
  5.  The applicant must write an essay indicating goals in his/her education major/minor.
The amount of this award is $,1500. The selection of the recipient will be made by the Awards Committee of NHREA.

The application should be mailed to:
Margaret Pyszka
3 Edward Circle
Bedford, NH 03110
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PLEASE NOTE: THE AWARD IS NOT AVAILABLE TO CURRENTLY ENROLLED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.

   Download the Application Here   nhrea_2019_scholarship_application.pdf