CMRSP is proud to offer  scholarships to graduating high school seniors and teacher assistants from Mecklenburg County, NC who are planning to enter the teaching profession. Application information is sent to all school guidance counselors and principals in January for distribution to students and assistants. Students and assistants are asked to provide our committee with a one-page handwritten essay outlining academic achievements, leadership, extra-curricular activities, and financial need. The CMRSP Scholarship Committee reviews all applications and makes the final selections. At least one of the scholarships is given to a relative of a CMRSP member or an active CMS employee. The recipients, their families, and principals are recognized at our May meeting. Funding for the scholarships is provided through memorials and honorariums.

For guidelines and applications click on Documents from side menu.

If you are interested in making a donation to the CMRSP Scholarship Fund, please send a check to CMRSP Scholarship Fund, Atten: Marilyn McClain, 6801 Silverwood Lane, Charlotte 28216. Your donation will be recognized with a memorial/honorarium card from our organization.

2009 CMRSP Scholarship Winners

CMRSP awarded $500.00 scholarships to one high school senior and two teacher assistants who are planning on entering the teaching profession:

High School Senior

Alexis Mutter- Harding University High School
Alexis will be attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Teacher Assistants

Lisa W. Fisher - Croft Community School- 3rd Grade Assistant
Lisa received the Sam Haywood Scholarship.
She is enrolled at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Jennifer Barksdale - Sedgefield Elementary School - K-4 Assistant
Jennifer is enrolled at Belmont Abbey College

CMRSP Scholarship Chairperson:
Clara Hedberg