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Education Scholarships

Eastern Oregon University Scholarship Foundation

Due: February 1, 2008

Applicable scholarships through the EOU Scholarship Foundation for those pursuing a degree in Education (scholarships are subject to change based on funding):

Agnes Plummer Burns Scholarship: Must be a resident of Wallowa County, enrolled full time at EOU and planning to major in Education
Bigfoot Scholarship: Demonstrated financial need, 2.0+ G.P.A., major or minor in natural science, math, medicine or nursing, agriculture, or education. Award is renewable but not automatically
Nell Colton Seig: Demonstrated financial need, completed freshman year with 3.0+ GPA. Preference given to those preparing to be teachers or nurses, natives of Baker Co., or barring that, Union Co., and single parent or young couple.
Dale Wyatt Memorial: Recipient must be a graduate of La Grande HS and studying Education
Hug Buglione Scholarship: Funding is intended for senior "secondary education" majors with excellent academic progress
Irma Klinghammer Undergraduate: This is a scholarship for an undergraduate EOU student who is enrolled in the education degree program. College of Ed. will define additional criteria
Irma Klinghammer Graduate: This is a scholarship for an EOU student who is enrolled in the advanced degree program. College of Ed. will define additional criteria
Margarite Allman Scholarship: Intended for students in the School of Education at EOU. Recipients must be of Junior undergraduate standing, with a 3.0 + GPA and pursuing teaching credentials. Preference given to Native Americans.
Ronald Tonack Memorial: Provide two scholarships to incoming freshman who are residents of the ten county region of Eastern Oregon, at the time of application. Preference will be given to Baker and Umatilla counties. Recipients have demonstrated a financial need as determined by the FAFASA. Must be math or education majors (one of each per year). Awards are automatically renewable for up to five years. Recipients must have a GPA of 3.0+.
Weeks Scholarship Fund: Current and 3 years prior residence in Harney Co. Admitted to academic program at EOU and in good academic standing. May be grad. or undergrad., if multiple applicants, consideration goes to: Cumulative GPA 2.50+, interest in study of business or education. Demonstrated need. Campus requirement for this award might be waived.

*Please note that you may qualify for other scholarships offered through the EOU Scholarship Foundation, based upon additional criteria other than your field of study. To view a full list of scholarships available, visit: http://www.eou.edu/fao/schol1.htm. Do not list every scholarship that you qualify for on your application. Scholarship lists are only available to inform applicants of available scholarships through the EOU Foundation. The Foundation award committee will determine eligibility based on your application, FAFSA and academic record.

Other Scholarship Opportunities:

$5,000 Phi Kappa Phi Fellowships

Due: February 1, 2008

http://www.phikappaphi.org/Web/Scholarships/graduatefellowship.html

Must be a Phi Kappa Phi member (with dues paid by March 1, 2008), or have accepted the invitation to join Phi Kappa Phi to apply. Contact Nancy Knowles with questions about the fellowships, or for assistance in drafting your application. nknowles@eou.edu or 541-962-3795

Mr. Rogers Scholarship in Children's Media

Due: February 15, 2008

http://www.emmys.tv/foundation/rogersscholar.php

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has established three $10,000 scholarships in honor of Fred Rogers of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.” The scholarships are open to upper division undergraduates and graduate students who can demonstrate a commitment to any combination of at least two of the following fields: early childhood education, child development/child psychology, film/television production, music, and animation. They will support research on the relationship between children’s use of media and learning or children’s use of media and personal growth; children’s program development; or a professional internship in an organization that is relevant to the applicant’s goal.

Oregon Student Assistance Commission (OSAC)

Early Bird Application Due: February 15, 2008

Absolute deadline: March 1, 2008

http://www.getcollegefunds.org/eapp.html

Scholarship for Student Teachers

Due: April 1, 2008 (postmarked)
For Graduates of high schools in Walla Walla or Columbia Counties, in good
standing at a college/university, ready to complete student teaching between
September '08 - June '09.
Applications available at EOU Financial Aid Office. Applications can be mailed or faxed upon request.

For a full list of scholarships that are based upon additional criteria, please visit Financial Aid Scholarships at: http://www.eou.edu/fao/schol2.html

Contact Financial Aid at: 541-962-3550 or e-mail: fao@eou.edu