Promising Educator Scholarship

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Description

The Promising Educator scholarship was established by retired educators from Unit 4 and District 116 and is intended to encourage students to enter the teaching profession. 

In Unit 4 the Promising Educator scholarship provides financial assistance to Centennial and Central seniors who plan to pursue a career in education and encourages students to return to work in Champaign-Urbana Schools. In District 116 the Promising Educator-Social Worker Scholarship (named in memory of Michael C. Langendorf ) provides financial assistance to Urbana High School students who plan to pursue a career in education or social work and encourages students to return to work in Champaign-Urbana Schools.

A scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded to one senior from each high school.  THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS MAY 1, 2026.

Rules

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

  • Be a current Champaign Central, Centennial or Urbana Hihg School student
  • Graduating in spring 2026
  • Pursuing an education degree (Champaign Central and Centennial)
  • Pursuing an education or social work degree (Urbana High School)
  • Provide 1 letter of recommendation from a teacher, school administrator, community member or faith leader (letters of recommendation from family members will not be considered)
  • Provide a full transcript from your high school (unofficial or official)
  • Provide your SAI (student aid index) from your FAFSA