College of Education & Human Services

Educator Preparation

Ada B. Drake/Hazel M. Oest Scholarship

CRITERIA:

  • Applicants must be full time students who have attained junior status and have been accepted into the teacher education program in the College of Education.
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.5.
  • Have 65 semester hours.
  • Should be willing to teach for at least two years after graduation.

TERMS: Award amount varies based on annual interest earned on endowment.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Final selection will be made by the Office of Teacher Education Scholarship Committee. Recipient will be selected based on academic work, GPA and financial need.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

On a separate sheet of paper, please type a brief statement of academic interests, activities in which you are involved, both on and off campus, work experience, and plans for the future.

INQUIRIES SHOULD BE SENT TO:
Scholarship Committee
Office of Teacher Education
Horrabin Hall 40
Western Illinois University
1 University Drive
Macomb, IL 61455
309 298-2117

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: March 15

RENEWABLE? Yes Must maintain a 3.5 GPA.