Kathryn “Kay” McLeod Scholarship Application

CPS high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in education may apply for the Kathryn “Kay” McLeod Scholarship. Please see our FAQs page for more details on the scholarship.

All applications must be submitted by the deadline: Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2027. Contact the Foundation with any questions.

Name(Required)

First Middle Last

Date of Birth(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Phone(Required)

CPS Email(Required)

Personal Email (non CPS Email Address)(Required)

Current CPS high school:(Required)

I am a current CPS high school senior:(Required)

Yes

Name CPS school counselor:(Required)

Email of CPS school counselor(Required)

I plan on pursuing a major or degree in education from an accredited two- or four-year institution:(Required)

Yes

Name of two- or four-year institution you plan to attend:(Required)

If selected for the scholarship, scholarship funds will be sent directly to the institution.

Activities/Leadership

Please explain your involvement in high school extracurricular activities. Please also include any out-of-school organizations/activities that you are involved in, including volunteer work and/or jobs (part-time or summer).(Required)

Upload your high school transcript here:(Required)

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 256 MB.

Upload up to two letters of recommendation from a teacher, counselor or coach here:(Required)

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 256 MB.

Required Essay

Please provide an essay in response to the question “Why do you want to pursue a career in education?” You may discuss those who influenced you to pursue a teaching career, if applicable. Essays should be up to 750 words, typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12 point font. Please include your first and last name and current high school in the top right of the essay.

Upload your essay here:(Required)

Max. file size: 256 MB.

If selected as a scholarship recipient, I give the Columbia Public Schools Foundation permission to use my name and photo for publicity purposes, not limited to their website and social channels.(Required)

Yes

Questions: Contact CPSF Executive Director Kate Harris at kharris@cpsf.org. Hard copies of the application are also available upon request.

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