Margaret Thorne-Dilley Scholarship for Science Teachers Scholarship Grant

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Margaret Thorne-Dilley Scholarship for Science Teachers Scholarship
Eligibility
Equally weighted as a need and merit based award for a Raleigh County high school graduate with a 3.5 cumulative GPA; Pursuing baccalaureate degree in education at an accredited institution; Preference will go to students pursuing a science field including the biological, physical and natural sciences. If none apply with the preferences listed, mathematics will also be considered.

Eligibility

Equally weighted as a need and merit based award for a Raleigh County high school graduate with a 3.5 cumulative GPA; Pursuing baccalaureate degree in education at an accredited institution;Use your full legal name — no nicknames!Name on your application must match the name on your social security card.Renewable: YesGeneral renewal requirementsThe availability of funds;Submission of your renewal application and grade transcripts by dates defined in correspondence sent to you by BAF staff;Continued enrollment as a full-time academic student progressing toward a degree;In good standing at the education institution the student is attending.Margaret Thorne-Dilley Scholarship for Science TeachersRenewable provided the recipient meets the general renewal requirements, plus:Maintains a 3.5 GPA, andIs in good academic standing with the educational institution.