Illinois State University (out-of-state)

The Dr. Edna F. Bazik Endowed Mathematics Teaching Scholarship was created in 2011 by Edna F. Bazik, a 43-year veteran mathematics educator, consultant, author, mathematics education program coordinator, and associate professor of mathematics education at National Louis University. Bazik received her bachelor's degree in mathematics teaching from Illinois State Normal University in 1969, her master's degree in mathematics education from the University of Illinois in 1972, and her Ph.D. in mathematics education from Southern Illinois University in 1976. Bazik later returned to Illinois State University to earn her Type-75 Administrative Certificate and Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS). In 2002, Bazik was inducted into the Illinois State University College of Education Hall of Fame. She has received numerous recognitions throughout her career, including the Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year Award, the Excellence in Middle School Mathematics Teaching Award, the 2008 National Louis University Excellence Award for teaching, and the University Service Award for outstanding service at National Louis University. -Renewable: No -Need-based: Yes -Essay: Please describe your passion for teaching mathematics and how you plan to share your passion for this area with students. Please limit your response to no more than 500 words. -GPA: 3.0 Cumulative -Class: Junior -Major: Mathematics Teacher Education -Preferences: Full time -Additional Preferences: Plans to teach Mathematics in the grades of 6-12 (middle school and/or high school) Current Students: Complete this application by December 31, 2023 (notified by March 31) Currently enrolled students in a teacher education major are eligible.