The Wayne County Retired Teachers Association is encouraging local youth to pursue careers in education by awarding a $500 scholarship for the 2026-2027 school year. This scholarship is open to graduates of Wayne County high schools who have declared a major in education and have completed at least 80 semester hours toward their degree at an accredited college or university.
Detailed qualifications and application instructions can be found on the application form. Interested applicants must submit their materials by June 15th either by mail or email. Applications and questions should be directed to Sharon Maguire at 305 SE 6th Street, Fairfield, IL 62837-2136, or by phone/text at 618-842-5636.
The scholarship recipient will be invited to attend the August meeting of the Wayne County Retired Teachers Association, where the award will be presented.