💸 WREA Scholarship Opportunity 💸
The Washoe Retired Education Association (WREA) supports public education teachers. They award the WREA/Bernie Anderson Scholarship to a University of Nevada – Reno student who is beginning a teaching career in Nevada.
The $1500 prize can be used for any expense that assists the novice teacher in launching a successful career as an educator. Applicants must meet the following requirements and will have completed their Education Internship Program (a.k.a student teaching) during the 2025-2026 school year.
Maintain membership in U of NV Education Association (UNEA)
Pursuing a career in PUBLIC EDUCATION
Complete the Education Internship Program during the 2025-2026 school year
Present a current transcript with GPA
Provide two letters of recommendation
Write a short essay about becoming a teacher
Submit application on or before April 24, 2026
We have included the application below as well as a flyer if you'd like to pass along the information to others. For additional information, please e-mail Kiambo White at kiambo.white@nsea-nv.org
Best,
Miles Shanor
UofNEA President