[Eoscstudents] Future Teachers Scholarship

[Gail Wilson]

The Future Teachers Scholarship Program was established by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education as an incentive to encourage the preparation of teachers in critical shortage areas in the public schools of Oklahoma.

Eligibility:

1.       The student must be a resident of Oklahoma.

2.       The student must be nominated by the college on the basis of one of the following criteria:

·         Cumulative high school gpa ranking in the top 15% of his or her high school graduating class ; OR

·         ACT or SAT score ranking in the top 15% for high school graduates of the same year, OR

·         Admission to a professional education program at an accredited Oklahoma institution of higher education; OR

·         An undergraduate record of outstanding success, as determined by the institution.

3.        Full-time and part time students are eligible for the scholarship; however, highest priority will be given to full-time students.

4.       Scholarship recipients must maintain no less than a 2.5 cumulative gpa.

5.       Each recipient must agree to teach in a shortage area (listed on application) in Oklahoma public schools for a minimum of three (3) consecutive years upon graduation and licensure as a teacher.

6.       Recipients may receive the scholarship for not more than four years, or the equivalent of four years, of full-time study.

The Application Process:

1.       A new application must be submitted each academic year.

2.       Application deadline: April 21, 2017. Completed applications are to be turned in to the scholarship office here at EOSC. The following documentation is required along with the completed application:

·         First-time freshman must submit a copy of their high school transcript and ACT or SAT score, whichever is applicable.

·         Students who have attended a post-secondary institution must submit official transcripts from all institutions attended.

·         All students must submit the essay portion of the application on a separate sheet.

3.       The State Regent’s office will notify institutions of awards.

 

 

Gail Wilson

Eastern Oklahoma State College

1301 W Main

Wilburton, OK 74578

Scholarship/Testing and 

Student Employment Coordinator

Library 154

Phone 918.465.1768

Fax 918.465.4427

gwilson at eosc.edu

 

 

 

 

 

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