Bruce F. Vento Science Educator Scholarship (Undergraduate Student)

Eligibility Criteria:

Must be admitted to the School of Urban Education at Metropolitan State University by the scholarship application deadline date
Must be an undergraduate or graduate teacher candidate in the Urban Education Program and interested in teaching life sciences and elementary education in urban schools
Must be registered for the semester(s) in which the funds are applied
Demonstrated culturally and linguistically diverse life experiences that will enhance your potential for success as an urban teacher of diverse youth
Demonstrated financial need and positive impact receiving a scholarship would have on your ability to accomplish your academic goals
Have a Metropolitan State University cumulative GPA of 2.50 or greater for Undergraduates and a GPA of 2.75 or greater for Graduate Students
Must submit an essay
Complete “Student Certification and Consent” form
Essay Topic:

Please submit an essay (minimum of 250 words, no more than two double spaced pages) to this application form addressing the following points:

Demonstrated financial need and positive impact receiving a scholarship would have on your ability to accomplish your academic goals.
Demonstrated culturally and linguistically diverse life experiences that will enhance your potential for success as an urban teacher of diverse youth.
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.

Qualifications
Applicant must be an undergraduate teacher candidate in the Urban Education Program and interested in teaching life sciences and elementary education in urban schools.
Applicant must be an undergraduate student.
Applicant must be enrolled in the School of Urban Education.
Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater.