Fern Marie Bugbee Scholarship at Connie L. Lurie College of Education 2025

The Fern Marie Bugbee Scholarship

The Fern Marie Bugbee Scholarship is designed to support students who are pursuing a teaching career through a teacher preparation program and who are passionate about incorporating arts into their educational practice. This scholarship recognizes the importance of integrating the arts—whether through visual arts, performing arts, or other creative expressions—into the classroom as a way to engage students and foster creativity. The award aims to help students in the College of Education who are committed to making the arts an integral part of their future teaching methodologies.

Eligibility

To qualify for the Fern Marie Bugbee Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Enrollment in a Teacher Preparation Program:

• Applicants must be enrolled in a teacher preparation program, including undergraduate, credential, or graduate-level programs.

Minimum GPA:

• A minimum GPA of 3.25 is required to apply for this scholarship.

Part-Time Enrollment:

• Applicants must be enrolled at least part-time:Undergraduate or credential students must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 units.
• Graduate students must be enrolled in a minimum of 4 units.

Commitment to Incorporating Arts into Teaching:

• Preference will be given to students who have a demonstrated commitment to integrating the arts (including performing arts or visual arts) into their teaching practices.
• Additionally, the recipient of this scholarship is required to write a thank you note to the donor expressing appreciation for the award.

Value

• Award Amount: $800.00

Scope:

• This scholarship is open to students within the College of Education who are pursuing teacher preparation programs with a focus on arts integration.

Application Process

• To apply for the Fern Marie Bugbee Scholarship, follow these steps:
• Complete the General Application: Submit your completed General Application, which includes your personal information, academic background, and financial details.

Deadline: April 15, 2024