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Avg. Amount Awarded
72
Days
September 5 2025
Application Deadline
No
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McKenna Secondary Education Scholarship

Description

The McKenna Secondary Education Scholarship will be awarded to an EIU student enrolled in the field of English or History who is also enrolled in secondary education. The recipient must have completed at least one education course required for secondary education teaching certification. Financial need is not a criterion. Candidates must show an interest in research either in their major field or in secondary education. They must submit a written character reference by a professor in their field or major. Candidates must have earned all college credits at EIU. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at Eastern Illinois University for more information.

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust attend a university
  • CheckmarkMinimum 3.0 GPA
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkMust study full-time
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying in Illinois
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Education, History, Literature/English/Writing

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