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MARSP Foundation Scholarship Application

Not currently accepting applications. Apply anytime between January 1 and March 31.

If your application is selected, the scholarship will be applied to the upcoming academic year, July 1–June 30.
The scholarship amount is limited to $1,000. Disbursements will be made directly to the institution/professional organization.
Please call MARSP with questions: 888.960.4022.

MARSP Foundation Scholarship Eligibility

Any current professional or support staff employee of a public school system who reports to MPSERS (Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System)
Scholarships support the following educational endeavors:
- Four-year degree-granting program institution
- Community college
- Technical/vocational institution in Michigan
- Seminars/workshops from Michigan professional organizations

Please mail printed applications to MARSP Foundation, P.O. Box 23214, Lansing, MI 48909 by March 31st.

MARSP Foundation Scholarship Application

*Please note: The IRS requires your social security number to receive this scholarship. You will be required to submit this information upon being awarded a scholarship.

Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Email*
Phone*
Current position*
# of years worked in public education*
Current degree or certificate*
Current employer*
Work Phone*
Name of institution where you plan to enroll and apply this scholarship*
First Last
Address of institution*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Phone number of institution*
Name of contact person at institution*
First Last
Name of course, seminar or program*
Estimated cost of course*
Term/semester you wish to attend*
*Scholarship funds are not disbursed before July 1st of the year awarded.
Have you been accepted as of the date of this application?*
- Yes
- No
Have you been awarded a MARSP Foundation Scholarship in a prior year?*
- Yes
- No
Please provide a portrait of yourself for Scholarship Fund recognition and promotion purposes.*
This photo will ONLY be used if you are selected as a scholarship recipient. School portraits are encouraged. Please do not submit selfies.
Max. file size: 2 GB.
Photo release*
I hereby grant permission for MARSP to use the above photograph in print and digital publications, news releases, and social media content related to the Scholarship Fund.
I agree.
How did you learn about this scholarship?*
What are your professional goals and why are you Interested in pursuing this line of work?*
Why is this scholarship particularly helpful for you at this time?*
How will this scholarship help you in your current job or with your career goals?*
What skills or qualities make you well-suited for your chosen field?*
Certification of application*
To the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information in this application is true and accurate.
If selected, may we follow up with you for an interview?*
- Yes
- No