Tom Densmore Bilingual Education Scholarship

• Major: BCLAD Credential or Liberal Studies, Bilingual options (ie. Liberal Studies Cross Cultural, Integrated Teacher Education Core Bilingual Cross Cultural).

• Minimum overall GPA: 3.0.

• Financial need.

• Class level: FR, SO, JR, SR, Credential.

Preferences in order of priority:

1. Pursuing or planning to pursue an elementary multiple subject or secondary teaching credential that emphasizes bilingual cross cultural education.

1. Bilingual or multilingual, Spanish preferred.

1. Traditionally underrepresented or first generation college student.

Established by Joyce Densmore-Thomas (‘82) and Glen Thomas (’83) in honor of Joyce’s father, Tom, who encouraged her to study Spanish and attend Chico. His wisdom and support played a central role in Joyce’s professional success and passion for teaching and learning languages. They want to support future teachers who have financial need, an appreciation for the value of being bilingual, and the desire to share that gift with students in their future classrooms.

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