The Carlton E. Sockwell
Scholarship Memorial Fund

In Memory of our beloved brother and teacher.

Carlton E. Sockwell

was a beloved brother, teacher and colleague, having taught for thirty-one years as a math teacher for the Sanborn Middle School.

Even in retirement, he kept up with students and colleagues as they moved on in life — always remembering a name and a face years later. His legacy of teaching, mentoring, caring, and being a friend to generations of students is legendary in the circles in which he traveled.

In honor of his older brother’s work, Kevin Sockwell established a scholarship in his brother’s name to support Sanborn students to continue Mr. Sockwell’s legacy.

The

Carlton Emerson Sockwell Memorial Scholarship

A yearly competitive scholarship for one student in the SAU17 school district as a graduating senior,
interested in becoming a schoolteacher. A 3.0 GPA at the time of application. As Mr. Sockwell was a
math teacher, Math Club participation is a plus during consideration.

Scholarship Amount:

$2,000

Disbursement of Funds:

Contributions sent to Sanborn Regional School District Scholarship account.

Check paid directly from School District account to student’s family.

Post-Secondary Requirements:

Successful completion of your first semester of post-secondary attendance to allow continued
enrollment in the post-secondary institution. Copy of transcript needed to verify.

Application Components

Essay prompt/question:

What are your goals upon completion of your post-secondary education?
Why are you interested in becoming a schoolteacher?
What skills do you currently feel you have that will make you an excellent teacher?
What skills do you wish to foster after high school to improve your ability to educate others?