Featured byIllinois State University
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
$1,500
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The Kay B. Wilson Scholarship was established in 2002 by Kay Wilson. She is a 1963 mathematics graduate of Illinois State University, received her master's degree in math education from University of Illinois, taught math in local schools ranging from junior high to college, worked in the State Farm systems processing area for 22 years, and has returned to teaching. Kay has been engaged in volunteer work helping low income women and encouraging girls to consider challenging careers, particularly in fields related to mathematics. She and her husband, Tom, have two sons.
Benefits
This award is intended to encourage women in mathematics-related education careers and is typically awarded at the junior or senior level with a $1,500 award.
Eligibility
- The scholarship supports a student who understands and promotes the the value of diversity, including women, in the field of mathematics.
- Minimum Undergraduate GPA: 3.0.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Mathematics
Locations
United States
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
Not specified
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