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L. Joyce Taylor Student Teaching Scholarship

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The following criteria must be met: 1. The recipients(s) must be a full-time student at Eastern Illinois University in a major leading to Teacher Certification and must be in good academic standing. In addition, recipients must have completed all requirements to become eligible to student teach and must be approved to student teach within the next 12 months after the award date. 2. Financial need is a consideration.

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Closed 15 October 2026

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Which collegeL. Joyce Taylor Student Teaching Scholarship - Eastern Illinois University Scholarships
Who can applyThe following criteria must be met: 1. The recipients(s) must be a full-time student at Eastern Illinois University in a major leading to Teacher Certification and must be in good academic standing. In addition, recipients must have completed all requirements to become eligible to student teach and must be approved to student teach within the next 12 months after the award date. 2. Financial need is a consideration.
Who can applyThis award has been established to offset the cost of student teaching expenses in order to overcome the financial barriers that exist on the way to becoming an excellent educator. 3. The application process for this scholarship shall include the submission by each applicant of a one-page essay outlining future educational and career plans. This essay should address how the applicant has overcome adversity, obstacles, or barriers in his/her life, and how he/she has experienced the impact of teaching in underserved populations prior to the application for this scholarship.
Who can apply4. Within the essay in the above criteria, the recipient shall demonstrate a commitment to teaching underserved populations. Students may not be eligible to receive the award a second time. This award will be open for applications in both the fall and spring semester to disburse the following semester of which it was announced.
Who can applyDepartment CEHHS - Teacher Education

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Official source: https://eiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/21137
Last checked by SCRN: 2026-10-11Verified null days ago
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Deadline: 15 October 2026
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Name: L. Joyce Taylor Student Teaching ScholarshipRead on 2026-10-11 from https://eiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/21137
Provider: Eastern Illinois University ScholarshipsRead on 2026-10-11 from https://eiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/21137
What it provides: The following criteria must be met: 1. The recipients(s) must be a full-time student at Eastern Illinois University in a major leading to Teacher Certification and must be in good academic standing. In addition, recipients must have completed all requirements to become eligible to student teach and must be approved to student teach within the next 12 months after the award date. 2. Financial need is a consideration. This award has been established to offset the cost of student teaching expenses in order to overcome the financial barriers that exist on the way to becoming an excellent educator. 3. The application process for this scholarship shall include the submission by each applicant of a one-page essay outlining future educational and career plans. This essay should address how the applicant has overcome adversity, obstacles, or barriers in his/her life, and how he/she has experienced the impact of teaching in underserved populations prior to the application for this scholarship. 4. Within the essay in the above criteria, the recipient shall demonstrate a commitment to teaching underserved populations. Students may not be eligible to receive the award a second time. This award will be open for applications in both the fall and spring semester to disburse the following semester of which it was announced.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://eiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/21137
Amount: Award VariesRead on 2026-10-11 from https://eiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/21137
Deadline: Deadline 10/15/2026Read on 2026-10-11 from https://eiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/21137
Which college: L. Joyce Taylor Student Teaching Scholarship - Eastern Illinois University ScholarshipsRead on 2026-10-11 from https://eiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/21137
Who can apply: The following criteria must be met: 1. The recipients(s) must be a full-time student at Eastern Illinois University in a major leading to Teacher Certification and must be in good academic standing. In addition, recipients must have completed all requirements to become eligible to student teach and must be approved to student teach within the next 12 months after the award date. 2. Financial need is a consideration.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://eiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/21137
Who can apply: This award has been established to offset the cost of student teaching expenses in order to overcome the financial barriers that exist on the way to becoming an excellent educator. 3. The application process for this scholarship shall include the submission by each applicant of a one-page essay outlining future educational and career plans. This essay should address how the applicant has overcome adversity, obstacles, or barriers in his/her life, and how he/she has experienced the impact of teaching in underserved populations prior to the application for this scholarship.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://eiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/21137
Who can apply: 4. Within the essay in the above criteria, the recipient shall demonstrate a commitment to teaching underserved populations. Students may not be eligible to receive the award a second time. This award will be open for applications in both the fall and spring semester to disburse the following semester of which it was announced.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://eiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/21137
Who can apply: Department CEHHS - Teacher EducationRead on 2026-10-11 from https://eiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/21137

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