Bonnie McBeth Early Learning Scholarship Applications Available

PLAINFIELD, IL — Current teachers taking graduate-level courses in early education are encouraged to apply for financial support through the Bonnie McBeth Early Learning Scholarship program. The scholarship is available to any current teacher — both in and out of District 202.

The application is available on the front page of the District 202 web site (www.psd202.org) under “News” and “Announcements."

Applications must be received by Sept. 21. The scholarship will be announced no later than Oct. 5. This is the 12th year that the Bonnie McBeth Early Learning Scholarship has been offered.

The winner will receive $1,500 to help pay for program costs associated with a university or certified early childhood program. (For more information on this and other neighborhood stories, subscribe to Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts.)

The scholarship can be used to reimburse expenses already incurred, with proof of enrollment and payment to an approved program. Winners and applicants can re-apply annually.

This year’s scholarship can be used until the end of the 2018-2019 fiscal year (June 30, 2019).

Mrs. McBeth created the Early Learning scholarship in May 2007. McBeth was District 202’s first kindergarten teacher in 1951. She retired from education in 1994 after 38 years. She passed away in February 2014.

In 2001, District 202 named its new preschool/early childhood program the Bonnie McBeth Learning Center. McBeth donated $25,000 to endow the scholarship.

The Plainfield Foundation for Excellence – District 202’s private fundraising organization – administers the Bonnie McBeth scholarship on behalf of the McBeth family.

For more information, contact District 202 Director of Community Relations Tom Hernandez at (815) 577-4008 or tahernan@psd202.org

Via Plainfield School District