成人头条 State has $7.5 million scholarship fund for future math, science teachers

If you know a high school student who is a high achiever in math and science, they could qualify for a share of the largest-known gift in the nation to support scholarships in math and science education. 成人头条鈥檚 College of Education is accepting applications and entries for the annual Klose Scholarship Essay Competition.

The nearly $7.5 million endowment from the estate of Doris and Ralph Klose to the College of Education allows an average of 30 students to attend 成人头条 State each year, providing them with four-year, full-tuition scholarships.

Klose Scholarships are awarded to pre-college students who have a passion for teaching. To qualify, applicants must:

  • Be a high school senior graduating in spring 2015
  • Have a minimum ACT composite score of 24 or SAT of 1090 and a GPA of 3.5
  • Be admitted to 成人头条 State by no later than Nov. 1, 2014, (testing scores and GPA must also be on record at WSU by Nov. 1)
  • Declare a major in math or science education.

The priority deadline for the Klose Scholarship is Feb. 1. For more information or for an application, click on the Scholarships/Financial Aid link on the WSU College of Education website, or at .