Scholarship

David R. Layman Scholarship (Secondary Education)

Northern Illinois University Original Source
Award

Not specified

Deadline

Mar 01, 2026

Deadline passed
Location

United States

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The David R. Layman Scholarship supports students majoring in biology who express an intention to enter the teaching profession. This scholarship is specifically designed to encourage and assist future biology teachers in pursuing their educational goals at Northern Illinois University. Preference is given to graduates of Chicago public high schools, with special consideration for students from Carl Schurz High School and Richard T. Crane High School. The scholarship aims to support the development of outstanding high school biology teachers who will make meaningful contributions to secondary education.

Who Can Apply

Region
United States
Project in
United States
Applicants
individual
Organizations
academic

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Review process

Committee review based on supplemental questions covering teaching aspirations, personal qualities, financial need, and teaching philosophy

Restrictions

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