2027 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
For high school seniors and teacher interns include the following:
LYNN FULLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Two $3,000 scholarships for high school seniors graduating from Seattle public high schools and interested in elementary education.
Applications are due June 1st, 2027.
CLICK HERE FOR THE APPLICATION
THE PHIL KONKEL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Two $3,000 scholarships for high school seniors
Graduating from Seattle public high schools and interested in secondary education.
Applications are due June 1st, 2027
CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION
SSRA TEACHING INTERN SCHOLARSHIP
Ten scholarships of $5,000 are available for teacher interns.
These scholarships for future teachers who are student teaching in the Puget Sound area during the academic year 2027-2028 through a college/university program and who are working on initial certification in an educational field.
CONTACT:
Application available: January 1, 2027
Application due: September 1, 2027
Application Postmark Deadline September 1, 2027 to:
Patricia MacGowan
SSRA Scholarship Chair
Seattle School Retirees Association
2916 Fairview Ave E
Seattle, WA 98102
Questions? cmacgowan@comcast.net or 206 851-0232
SEATTLE SCHOOLS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
SSRA is proud to contribute $25,000 annually to the Seattle Schools Scholarship Fund, which offers a one time award of $10,000 to five graduating seniors from comprehensive high schools and three graduating seniors from alternative high schools. The recipients have all overcome particular hardships and challenges during their school years. The grants awards are for tuition expenses at any college or university, and they may also be used for vocational training of the students’ choice.
SEED (Seattle Education Enhancement Dividend) OVERVIEW
SSRA is proud to offer grants to any employee of Seattle Public Schools for the benefit of students in the district. Grants can be used for supplies, entrance tickets, transportation, Speakers, room decorations, furniture, educational equipment, etc. There is no comparison of the requests to determine which are granted and which are not; they are granted in order of application, as long as the request fits the parameters of use and the person making the request qualifies. Members of SSRA (Actives) can apply annually for a grant of up to $550; non-members are eligible for a one-time grant of $300.
SEATTLE SCHOOL RETIREES’ ASSOCIATION
2026 TEACHER INTERN SCHOLARS
Celebrating the future educators supported by your generosity
WITH GRATITUDE
Thank you for investing in the next generation of educators