Who Can Apply:
- Marie Humphries thought that everyone should be a teacher.After graduating from East Carolina University, Marie devoted over twenty years of her life to teaching grade school in Virginia and North Carolina. She never tired of trying to convince everyone she knew that they should go back to school to become teachers. While teaching isn’t everyone’s direction in life, Marie recognized the impact that passionate educators could make on the next generation.
- This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Marie Humphries by supporting students who are pursuing their education in order to become teachers.
- Any high school senior or undergraduate student who is studying education or teaching may apply for this scholarship.
Submission: To apply, tell us why you’re interested in pursuing a teaching career. You may also tell us about an impactful teacher you have had.
Deadline: April 17, 2026
Amount: $3,000
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/marie-humphries-memorial-scholarship/
