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Fosler Family Education Scholarship

Scholarship Purpose: This scholarship was created in 2012 by Randy and Lisa Fosler in honor of their daughter Shannon following her graduation from Illinois State University with a degree in elementary education. Shannon was cofounder of the University's Future Educators Association Professional (FEAP) chapter and was very involved in other campus activities, including acting as the first collegiate columnist of the FEA magazine, Go Teach. The scholarship also honors the memory of Shannon's great-grandmother, Margaret Haley, a 1933 ISNU graduate and teacher. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial support for Illinois State University students who plan to become teachers in the field of elementary education.

Major: Elementary Education

Class Level: Senior, Junior.

Department: School Of Teaching And LearningCollege Of Education

Requirements

Minimum Undergraduate GPA: 3.2 3.20 , 3.30 , 3.3 , 3.40 , 3.4 , 3.50 , 3.5 , 3.60 , 3.6 , 3.70 , 3.7 , 3.80 , 3.8 , 3.90 , 3.9 , 4.00 , 4.0

High School GPA: There is no High School GPA requirement for this scholarship.

Essay: An Essay is required towards applying for this scholarship.

Application Deadline: March

NOCOUNTY

Community Service: There is a community service requirement in applying for this scholarship.

Leadership: There is a leadership experience requirement in applying for this scholarship.

Miscellaneous Information

  • Essay: Please discuss your passion for teaching. Explain how your participation in community, university, and leadership activities has shaped this passion. Please limit your response to no more than 500 words.

  • Additional Preferences: All things being equal, preference will be given to Illinois State elementary education majors who are active members of Future Educators Association Professional (FEAP)


Fund Group: 2

Fund Type: 2

Fund Purpose: 15

Fund primary Goal:

Fund Status: O

Scholarship Type: F

Searchable: Y

Survey Code: 08

Additional Information

For more information on applying to this scholarship, please visit the School of Teaching and Learning website.

Contact Information

COE Dean's Office
(309) 438-5415
Campus Box: 5300
Normal, IL 61790-5300