Eastern Illinois University/Scholarship

Funkhouser Scholarship

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Established in 2012, this scholarship holds the following eligibility criteria: 1. The recipient must be enrolled as an undergraduate student at Eastern Illinois University and admitted to a teacher education program in the College of Education and Professional Studies. 2. The award will be received by the student recipient during their student teaching semester. 3.

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Closed 15 October 2026

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Who it is for, in the provider's words

Which collegeFunkhouser Scholarship - Eastern Illinois University Scholarships
Who can applyEstablished in 2012, this scholarship holds the following eligibility criteria: 1. The recipient must be enrolled as an undergraduate student at Eastern Illinois University and admitted to a teacher education program in the College of Education and Professional Studies. 2. The award will be received by the student recipient during their student teaching semester. 3. The recipient must be in good academic standing at the time the award is issued with a minimum of a 3.5 grade point average out of 4.0. 4.
Who can applyApplicants must submit a short essay discussing his/her intent to become a teacher and his/her financial need. 5. Financial need is a primary consideration. The award shall be announced twice a year, in the Spring and Fall semester(s) and paid to the student(s) in the Fall and Spring semester(s).
Who can applyDepartment CEHHS - Teacher Education

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Where this comes from

Official source: https://eiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/21135
Last checked by SCRN: 2026-10-11Verified null days ago
How it was verified: Read from the official page by SCRN's automated checks. Every detail shown is quoted from that page
Source level: Provider verifiedRead from the provider's own page.
Deadline: 15 October 2026
How often: one time

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Name: Funkhouser ScholarshipRead on 2026-10-11 from https://eiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/21135
Provider: Eastern Illinois University ScholarshipsRead on 2026-10-11 from https://eiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/21135
What it provides: Established in 2012, this scholarship holds the following eligibility criteria: 1. The recipient must be enrolled as an undergraduate student at Eastern Illinois University and admitted to a teacher education program in the College of Education and Professional Studies. 2. The award will be received by the student recipient during their student teaching semester. 3. The recipient must be in good academic standing at the time the award is issued with a minimum of a 3.5 grade point average out of 4.0. 4. Applicants must submit a short essay discussing his/her intent to become a teacher and his/her financial need. 5. Financial need is a primary consideration. The award shall be announced twice a year, in the Spring and Fall semester(s) and paid to the student(s) in the Fall and Spring semester(s).Read on 2026-10-11 from https://eiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/21135
Amount: Award VariesRead on 2026-10-11 from https://eiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/21135
Deadline: Deadline 10/15/2026Read on 2026-10-11 from https://eiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/21135
Which college: Funkhouser Scholarship - Eastern Illinois University ScholarshipsRead on 2026-10-11 from https://eiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/21135
Who can apply: Established in 2012, this scholarship holds the following eligibility criteria: 1. The recipient must be enrolled as an undergraduate student at Eastern Illinois University and admitted to a teacher education program in the College of Education and Professional Studies. 2. The award will be received by the student recipient during their student teaching semester. 3. The recipient must be in good academic standing at the time the award is issued with a minimum of a 3.5 grade point average out of 4.0. 4.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://eiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/21135
Who can apply: Applicants must submit a short essay discussing his/her intent to become a teacher and his/her financial need. 5. Financial need is a primary consideration. The award shall be announced twice a year, in the Spring and Fall semester(s) and paid to the student(s) in the Fall and Spring semester(s).Read on 2026-10-11 from https://eiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/21135
Who can apply: Department CEHHS - Teacher EducationRead on 2026-10-11 from https://eiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/21135

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