Brianna Delagran Endowed Scholarship for Urban Education
Overview
Scholarship Description:
This scholarship award for students in the School of Urban Education is in memory of Brianna (Bri) Delagran. Bri was pursuing a master’s degree in teaching (with licensure in secondary school social studies) when she was diagnosed with bile duct cancer. Despite the intense challenges of the disease, Bri persisted and found special satisfaction in teaching adult learners who had not had the chance to get a high school diploma. She believed in her students and challenged them to become critical thinkers. We hope that this scholarship helps you on the path to becoming a compassionate teacher who sees your students’ strengths and lets them all know that they belong.
Bri would have appreciated the values taught by the School of Urban Education and especially that students learn to challenge their own preconceived notions and encourage their own students to do the same. Here is a quote from her that we hope resonates with the recipient of this scholarship.
“In all the roles I hope to assume as an educator, I believe it is essential to understand the power educators have to shape their students’ perspectives. To ethically assume this position, educators must critically examine their personal perspective and privilege and how that plays out in their practice. However, it is not enough to simply examine, educators must also continuously challenge their perceptions and preconceived notions. As an educator, I will assume this commitment and strive to make my educational community inclusive and accepting of all its members.”
This scholarship is designated specifically for books, required supplies, child care, emergency assistance, food, and/or housing and will be awarded in spring and fall.
Eligibility Criteria:
Be officially admitted to Metropolitan State University by scholarship application deadline date
Be an undergraduate or graduate student in good standing
Be enrolled in the School of Urban Education
Complete the “Student Certification and Consent” form
Include a brief 250-word essay answering the question, “Why do I want to be a teacher and what is my financial need?"
Must be registered for the semester(s) in which the funds are applied
Essay Question:
Please submit an essay (minimum of 250 words) answering the following essay questions/topics:
“Why do I want to be a teacher and what is my financial need?
Metro State’s Writing Center tutors will be happy to work with you on your scholarship essay. You may schedule an appointment by going to Tutoring and Testing Services at https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/success/tutoring. Once there, you can schedule your appointments. Be sure the requirements for the scholarship(s) you are applying for are available when you work with them. Call 651-793-1460 or email tutoring@metrostate.edu if you have questions or difficulties with the online scheduling.