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Earning a degree in education can open up many employment opportunities to teach in various settings from pre-kindergarten to the university level, as well as leadership and administrative roles in the education system. No matter what kind of teacher you are interested in becoming, majoring in education ensures that you are starting a career path where you will make a difference in the lives of children and inspire young minds to achieve their dreams. The following are 25 scholarships specifically for education majors and future educators, in order to assist you in getting on the right track to a fulfilling career.
1. AFCEA Educational Foundation STEM Scholarships
Deadline: April 1st
Each year, the AFCEA Educational Foundation offers a minimum of 50 scholarships at $5,000 each to students who are actively pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree for the purpose of teaching science, technology, engineering, or math subjects in a United States middle or secondary school. Students must be enrolled full-time as a student at an accredited university, majoring in secondary education, at least a sophomore, and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition to filling out the online application, candidates for the scholarships must include two letters of recommendation from relevant faculty members and an official transcript.
Contact
AFCEA Educational Foundation STEM Scholarships
4400 Fair Lakes Court
Fairfax, VA 22033
(800) 336-4583
Scholarship@afcea.org
2. American Montessori Society Teacher Education Scholarships
Deadline: May 1st
The American Montessori Society supports the growth of teachers of tomorrow by awarding teacher education scholarships annually to aspiring Montessori teachers. To be eligible for these scholarships, individuals must have been accepted, are in the process of being accepted, or are presently enrolled in one of the AMS-affiliated teacher education programs in the United States. Applicants for the scholarships are considered based on their demonstration of financial need, compelling personal statement, three letters of recommendation, and official transcript.
Contact
American Montessori Society Teacher Education Scholarships
116 East 16th St.
New York City, NY 10003
(212)358-1250
ams@amshq.org
3. Arc of Cape Cod Lorraine O’Neill Scholarship
Deadline: April 16th
The Arc of Cape Cod offers a perpetual scholarship fund in memory of Loraine O’Neill, a dedicated member who served as a Resource Parent for the Association for many years. In order to be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must reside in Barnstable County, Massachusetts and be a high school graduate or enrolled college student who is planning to begin a career in special education to work with children or adults with developmental disabilities. Selection for the scholarship is based on financial need, academic achievement, and volunteer/extracurricular activities.
Contact
Arc of Cape Cod Lorraine O’Neill Scholarship
171 Main St.
P.O. Box 428
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508)790-3667
info@arcofcapecod.org
4. ASPRS Paul R. Wolf Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: December 1st
The American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) awards a $3,000 scholarship each year in memorial of Paul R. Wolf, an outstanding educator and practitioner in the Society. The scholarship is provided to a graduate student member of the ASPRS who is currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. university and pursuing a program of study to prepare for a teaching career in the areas of surveying, mapping, or photogrammetry. Along with the application, applicants are required to submit an official transcript, two levels of recommendation from faculty members in the field, a sample research report, and a statement of teaching experience.
Contact
ASPRS Paul R. Wolf Memorial Scholarship
5410 Grosvenor Lane, Suite 210
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301)493-0290
asprs@asprs.org
5. Barbara Lotze Scholarships for Future Teachers
Deadline: December 1st
The Executive Board of the American Association of Physics Teachers, supported by an endowment fund created by Barbara Lotze, offers $2,000 scholarships to future high school physics teachers for each of their four years of undergraduate study. Students must be enrolled at an accredited two or four-year university, pursuing a secondary education major leading towards a career in teaching physics, show achievement in the success of their studies, and be a citizen of the United States.
Contact
Barbara Lotze Scholarships for Future Teachers
One Physics Ellipse
College Park, MD 20740
(301)209-3311
eo@aapt.org
http://www.aapt.org/programs/grants/lotze.cfm
6. Christa McAuliffe Teacher Incentive Program
Deadline: March 20th
Each year, the Delaware Department of Education offers the Christa McAuliffe Teacher Incentive Program to legal residents of Delaware who are enrolled full-time at a Delaware university and pursuing an undergraduate program leading to teacher certification. Preference is given to applicants who are planning to teach in critical need areas, including art, business education, English, ESOL, mathematics, music, reading, science, special education, and technology education. Undergraduates must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 and high school seniors must have a minimum combined SAT score of 1570 to be eligible.
Contact
Christa McAuliffe Teacher Incentive Program
401 Federal Street
Dover, DE 19901
(302)735-4000
dedoe@doe.k12.de.us
7. Educational Foundation of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) Scholarships
Deadline: April 1st
In partnership with more than 146 chapters around the world, the AFCEA Educational Foundation presents $2 million annually in scholarships and grants to college students with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors. Reserved for current or future teachers of STEM subjects in secondary schools, applicants for the scholarships must be enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year university in the United States. Only U.S. active-duty military personnel or veterans are eligible to apply as freshmen; other applicants must be at least a college sophomore to be considered.
Contact
Educational Foundation of the AFCEA Scholarships
4400 Fair Lakes Court
Fairfax, VA 22033
(800) 336-4583
Scholarship@afcea.org
8. Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois
Deadline: December 1st
Annually, the Golden Apple selects 175 outstanding high school and college students from public and private universities throughout the state of Illinois to join its group of Scholars. In order to be eligible, applicants must be attending or planning to attend one of the 53 partner universities in Illinois, a legal resident of Illinois, have achieved an ACT score of at least 22, and meet the 2.5 GPA requirement. Students who are accepted will receive a total of $14,000 in tuition assistance and stipend funds to participate in two Golden Apple Summer Institutes.
Contact
Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois
8 South Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60603
(312)407-0006
info@goldenapple.org
9. Illinois Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver Program
Deadline: September 27th
The Illinois Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver (SETTW) Program is offered by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission to encourage academically talented students to pursue careers as preschool, elementary, or secondary teachers with a specialization in special education. The program exempts all recipients from the payment of tuition and mandatory fees for all four years at any of the 12 public four-year universities in the state. To be eligible, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, legal resident of Illinois, meet satisfactory academic progress, remain in attendance full-time, and not be in default on any federal student loans.
Contact
Illinois Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver Program
1755 Lake Cook Rd.
Deerfield, IL 60015
(800)899-4722
isac.studentservices@isac.illinois.gov
10. Jack Kinnaman Scholarship
Deadline: April 15th
Created in memory of the Vice President and former Advisory Council member, the National Education Association (NEA) provides this $2,000 scholarship to member students who are financial impacted and need a helping hand to complete a degree in teacher education. In order to apply for the scholarship, applicants must submit an application, letter of recommendation from a faculty member or NEA Student Program advisor, 200-word essay describing NEA activities the student has participated in, and a paragraph demonstrating financial need.
Contact
Jack Kinnaman Scholarship
1201 16th Street NW, 8th Floor
Washington, DC 20036
(202)822-7132
ask-us@neamb.com
11. Janet Monroe Wendschlag & Bryan John Wendschlag Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: January 15th
Valley City State University offers a scholarship in honor of Janet Monroe Wendschlag and her son Bryan John, who both perished in the United Airlines crash of flight 232 in Sioux, City Iowa in 1989. In their memory, the scholarship is awarded to junior or senior students at VCSU who are actively pursuing a degree in art, music, or elementary education. Eligible applicants must be residents of North Dakota, graduates from a North Dakota high school, and in good academic standing.
Contact
Janet Monroe Wendschlag & Bryan John Wendschlag Memorial Scholarship
100 College St. SW
Valley City, ND 58072
(800)532-8641
graduate@vcsu.edu
http://www.vcsu.edu/financialaid/vp.htm?p=300
12. Journalism Education Association Future Teachers Scholarships
Deadline: July 1st
Every year, the Journalism Education Association (JEA) awards up to five $1,000 scholarships for education majors who are intending to pursue a career teaching scholastic journalism. Recipients of the scholarships must be an upper-division bachelor’s or master’s degree student in an accredited college program that is designed to prepare him or her for teaching secondary education. Current high school journalism teachers who have returned to college degree program to perfect their journalism teaching skills are also encouraged to apply. Applicants must write a 250-word essay explaining their desire to teach journalism, answer all questions on the application form, provide college transcripts, and submit two recommendation letters.
Contact
Journalism Education Association Future Teachers Scholarships
103 Kedzie Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506
(303) 672-8297
jea@spub.ksu.edu
13. Minority Teacher Education Scholarship
Deadline: August 1st
The Florida Fund for Minority Teachers Incorporated offers a $4,000 Minority Teacher Education Scholarship (MTES) each year to African American, Hispanic, Asian American, or American Indian residents of the state of Florida. Applicants for the MTES must be enrolled in a teacher education program at any of the FFMT participating universities, be a junior who has not earned a bachelor’s degree in education, have earned at least 60 credit hours, and have not exceeded more than 18 hours of upper division education coursework. Students receiving the scholarship must attend the Annual Teacher Recruitment and Retention Symposiums, as well as teach a minimum of one year in a Florida public school after graduation.
Contact
Minority Teacher Education Scholarship
G415 Norman Hall
P.O. Box 117045
Gainesville, FL 32611
(352)392-9126
info@ffmt.org
14. Oregon PTA Teacher Education Scholarship
Deadline: March 20th
The Oregon PTA awards a non-renewable $500 merit scholarship to a limited number of high school seniors or college students who are pursuing a career in elementary or secondary education each year. The scholarship is only awarded to Oregon residents enrolled or planning to enroll in any Oregon public university and major in education with the goal of becoming a teacher at a school within the state.
Contact
Oregon PTA Teacher Education Scholarship
4506 SE Belmont Suite 108B
Portland, OR 97215
(503)234-3928
office@oregonpta.org
15. Prospective 7-12 Secondary Teacher Coursework Scholarships
Deadline: May 2nd
Supported by the Texas Instruments Demana-Waits Fund, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) awards this $10,000 scholarship to college students preparing to become high school mathematics teachers. It is awarded to NCTM student members currently completing their sophomore year, scheduling full-time studies at a four-year university in the next academic year, and pursuing a career goal of becoming certified as a mathematics teacher for grades 7-12. Applicants must submit a proposal that identifies a detailed outline of coursework, mathematics education courses already completed, and a budget to fund the plan.
Contact
Prospective 7-12 Secondary Teacher Coursework Scholarships
1906 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 620-9840
nctm@nctm.org
16. Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program
Deadline: April 29th
Authorized under the National Science Foundation, the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program encourages talented students to pursue teaching careers in critical need K-12 subjects of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Scholars who receive the salary supplements while fulfilling a four-year teaching degree are required to complete at least two years of teaching in a high-need school district for each year of stipend support.
Contact
Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program
1200 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202)289-4021
ehrmeeting@aaas.org
17. Shon Shadrick Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 10th
Lindsey’s Family Restaurant awards a $5,000 scholarship in honor of Shon Shadrick, the beloved owner’s nephew who passed away after losing his fight with both Down syndrome and leukemia. All applicants for the scholarship must be a U.S. citzen, have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5, and be enrolled in an accredited program to pursue a major in special education. Along with the application, candidates must write a one-page essay on why he or she chose the field of special education and two letters of recommendation.
Contact
Shon Shadrick Memorial Scholarship
3138 Cranberry Hwy East
P.O. Box 845
East Wareham, MA 02538
(508)759-5544
https://www.lindseysrestaurant.com/ordereze/Files/Lindeys_Family_Restaurant_Scholarship.pdf
18. Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA) Teacher Development Scholarships
Deadline: February 5th
The SAA Teacher Development scholarships are intended to offer tuition assistance for studies in teacher pedagogy at approved Summer Institutes, workshops, and other SAA-approved teacher development programs. In order to receive the awards for $300 to $500, applicants must be current active members of the SAA. With the online application form, candidates are required to supply three original letters of recommendation, brief statement of financial need, current résumé, and a video recording playing their instrument.
Contact
Suzuki Association of the Americas Teacher Development Scholarships
1900 Folsom St. Suite 101
Boulder, CO 80302
(303)444-0948
scholarships@suzukiassociation.org
19. T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Minnesota
Deadline: Varies
Teacher Education and Compensation Helps (T.E.A.C.H.) Early Childhood Minnesota is a scholarship program that aims to provide tuition assistance for early childhood educators to increase their own levels of education. In order to receive the assistance, applicants must be over the age of 18, possess a high school diploma or GED, be employed at a child care program for at least the past six months, and be enrolled in a Early Childhood Education degree program at an accredited university in Minnesota. The scholarship will cover 80 percent of tuition and book costs that do not exceed the scholarships limit.
Contact
T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Minnesota
380 Lafayette Frontage Rd, Suite 103
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651)290-9704
teachmail@childcareawaremn.org
20. Texas Retired Teachers Foundation Student Scholarship
Deadline: February 23rd
The Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) awards ten $500 scholarships to students who are relatives of a member of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA). To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degree in education at any accredited Texas university.
Contact
Texas Retired Teachers Foundation Student Scholarship
313 E. 12th Street, Suite 200
Austin, TX 78701
(512)476-1622
info@trtf.org
21. Tobin Sorenson Physical Education Scholarship
Deadline: April 1st
The $1,000 Tobin Sorenson Physical Education Scholarship is provided by the Pi Lambda Theta organization, which honors professionals and students who have excelled in the area of education. College sophomores and above who have at least a 3.5 GPA, participate in extracurricular sporting activities, and intend to pursue a career in physical education are welcomed to apply.
Contact
PLT Scholarships
P.O. Box 7888
Bloomington, IN 47407-7888
http://pilambda.org/benefits/scholarships/tobin-sorenson-physical-education-scholarship/
22. Underwood-Smith Teacher Scholarship Program
Deadline: March 1st
The Underwood-Smith Teacher Scholarship Program is a student financial aid assistance scholarship that is designed to enable students to pursue a teaching degree at the pre-school, elementary, middle, and high school levels. Undergraduate and graduate scholarships totaling $5,000 are awarded to West Virginia residents who are enrolled full-time in a West Virginia accredited institution within a program leading to teacher certification.
Contact
Underwood-Smith Teacher Scholarship Program
1018 Kanawha Blvd. East, Suite 700
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 558-4618
cfwv@hepc.wvnet.edu
23. Virginia Higher Education Teacher Assistance Program
Deadline: May 1st
The Virginia Higher Education Teacher Assistance Program was founded by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) to assist undergraduate students enrolled in a K-12 teacher preparation program to pursue a career in a shortage content area. Applicants must be enrolled at a participating non-profit public or private Virginia university, maintain satisfactory academic progress with a GPA of 2.5 or higher, demonstrate financial need, and be nominated by a faculty member in the field.
Contact
Virginia Higher Education Teacher Assistance Program
101 North 14th St. 10th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
(804)225-2600
communications@schev.edu
24. WGU Aspiring School Principals Scholarships
Deadline: Varies
Western Governors University awards up to $2,000 annually for selected students enrolled in the online NCATE-approved Master of Science in Educational Leadership program to become school principals. Awards are based on the applicant’s academic standing, readiness for online study at WGU, current competency level, possession of a valid teaching license, and a bachelor’s degree in education. Scholarships are often awarded at the rate of $500 for each six-month semester for up to two years.
Contact
WGU Aspiring School Principals Scholarships
4001 South 700 East
Suite 700
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
866)225-5948
jmitchell@wgu.edu
25. Zeta Phi Beta Isabel M. Herson Scholarship in Education
Deadline: February 1st
Offered by the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. from the Office of the National Education Foundation, the Isabel M. Herson Scholarship is awarded for undergraduate and graduate level students who are currently enrolled in a degree program full-time in either elementary or secondary education. In order to receive the scholarship for $500 to $1,000 depending on need, students need to complete the online application, submit proof of enrollment or an official transcript, three letters of recommendation, and a 150-word essay on his or her professional goals and aspirations.
Contact
Zeta Phi Beta Isabel M. Herson Scholarship
1734 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-3103
info@zetaphibetasororityhq.org
As tuition prices and fees at all the major universities in the United States continue to rise, it is more important than ever to lean on available scholarships. If you are interested in majoring in education, it is highly recommended that you consider these 25 scholarships to help you lessen the financial burden of achieving a bachelor’s or master’s degree in education.
