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Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
Unknown
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The Claudia B. Douglass Science Education Award was established in 2003 by Dr. Claudia Douglass, a member of the Department of Biology faculty and Chair of the Biology Department from 2004-2008.
Dr. Douglass' research interests include biology education, cognitive style, and the development of science curricula.
She is a state leader in developing more rigorous high school science standards and has facilitated the creation of a state-wide professional learning community of scientists and science educators.
Benefits
The benefits and monetary value of the scholarship are unknown.
Eligibility
- An outstanding sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing a major in elementary or secondary Integrated Science (preferred) or secondary Biology.
- Applicant must have at least a 3.5 overall GPA; 3.25 GPA average in all science classes (not including mathematics); 9 semester hours of science completed (including the semester of application); signed major in elementary or secondary Integrated Science (preferred) or secondary Biology; be a full-time student.
- The applicant must provide a personal statement describing his or her academic/career goals.
- The statement must also address why the applicant thinks science is important in the K-12 classroom and why he or she is a worthy recipient of the award; at least one letter of recommendation must describe the applicant's involvement with children/youth.
- This award is merit-based (not need-based) and requires outstanding extracurricular involvement with children (teaching is valued more than camp experiences).
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Biology
Locations
United States
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
Not specified
Personal statement outlining qualifications, goals, and financial need
Two recommendations (can be sent directly to Scholarship Committee by recommender). Please contact your recommender(s) at least two weeks before the deadline
Current Transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable)
Resume or C.V.
Be sure to closely read the qualifications and purpose for each award before applying.Please completely fill out the Biology Scholarship Application form.
Please check the Specific Award Requirements.
Return ALL additional application materials by email.