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College of Education Alumni Association Freshman Scholarship

Scholarship application available for current high school seniors; incoming freshmen for Fall 2011

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 (all day)

• Location:

  College of Education

• Contact:

  soliz@msu.edu

• Categories:
  • College
  • Certification
  • Academics
  • Resources
  • Teacher Education
  • Kinesiology
  • Educational Administration
  • Departments
  • CEPSE
• Audiences:
  • General Public
  • College of Education Faculty, Staff, and Students
• Description:

  Each year the Michigan State University College of Education Alumni Association offers a scholarship to talented freshman students who are planning a career in education. All students who meet the stated criteria may apply. The scholarship, in the amount of $1,500, is for incoming freshmen who have been formally admitted to MSU and who intend to enroll in a pre-education program (elementary or secondary).

  DEADLINE: February 11, 2011

  The following criteria will be considered in making scholarship decisions:

  1. High school grade point average (minimum 3.5 on a 4.0 scale required). (Full transcript through first semester senior year required along with report card for the most recent marking period.) Please mail a copy of each to College of Education Freshman Scholarships, Michigan State University, 518 Erickson, East Lansing, MI 48824
  2. ACT/SAT scores
  3. Statement of purpose (150 words)
  4. Honors and awards
  5. Extracurricular activities
  6. Community service
  7. Work experience
  8. Three (3) letters of recommendation.
     • One from a counselor or advisor, one from a teacher and one from someone familiar with your experience with children.(All recommendations must be submitted online.)

  Completed applications must be submitted by February 11, 2011. All transcripts/report cards must be postmarked by February 11, 2011 or received in our office by February 15, 2011.

• Website:

  http://education.msu.edu/resources/students/scholarships/freshman-scholarship.asp