Are you an education student looking for financial assistance to support your academic journey? Look no further. We have compiled a list of 11 scholarships specifically for education students to help you achieve your educational goals. These scholarships not only provide financial aid, but also recognize and reward your dedication to the field of education. Take a look at these opportunities and see which one is right for you.
Friends of the California State Fair Scholarship Program – $1,000-$2,500
The Friends of the California State Fair Scholarship Program includes 12 categories of scholarships of each year, which are awarded to students of diverse academic backgrounds who are studying in California. Eligibility requirements vary by scholarship. Several scholarships are available for students studying agriculture and agribusiness, but scholarships for other majors are also available, including business, hospitality, art, and education.
STEM Teacher Graduate Scholarships – $2,500
STEM Teacher Graduate Scholarships are annually awarded to students pursuing a graduate degree or credential/licensure to teach STEM (science, technology, engineering or math) subjects at a U.S. school in grades K-12. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and living in the United States. Graduate applicants must be in at least their second semester and taking at least two semester-equivalent courses per term at an accredited college or university in the United States, have a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, and meet a minimum GPA requirement of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. All applicants must not be expected to graduate in the year the scholarship is awarded. Applications will be accepted starting January 1.
HBCU NREI Scholarship – $10,000
Administered by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF), the HBCU NREI Social Justice Scholarship is a one-time $10,000 award created “to encourage and recognize necessary student exposure, experience and engagement in organizing, political mobilization, and civic participation aimed at advancing equity, freedom, and justice for all, especially the Black community and racial minorities.” Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; be African American or Black; attend an accredited HBCU during the academic year of scholarship award; have a GPA minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; demonstrate a commitment to social justice; and exhibit leadership and be active in community.
South Carolina Teaching Fellows – Up to $6,000 per year for 4 years
The South Carolina Teaching Fellows Scholarship is a program funded by the state of South Carolina with the goal of developing aspiring teachers. The program provides up to 200 fellowships of each year. Recipients gain access to a variety of professional development opportunities and participate in advanced education and enrichment programs.
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Scholarship – Up to $6,000
Offered by the California Teachers Association (CTA), the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Scholarship helps minority students become educators, school nurses, school counselors, or school therapists. Each applicant must be pursuing a degree, credential, or certification for a teaching-related career in public education at an accredited higher education institution, be enrolled for summer or fall semester of 2022, and be African American/Black, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, or Hispanic. Additionally, each applicant must be an active member of the CTA or the Student CTA or be the dependent child of an active, retired, or deceased CTA member. Members must live in California.
America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders Scholarships – $1,500
America’s Farmers, a charitable project established by Bayer Fund and the philanthropic arm of pharmaceutical company Bayer International, offers scholarships for high school seniors and current college students studying fields related to agriculture. In order to apply, interest students must receive at least two endorsements from local farmers. Application opens in November each year.
Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois – Up to $23,000
The Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois is a tuition assistance program for high school seniors and undergraduate students in their first two years of study, who are interested in becoming teachers in Illinois schools-of-need. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or DACA recipients and residents of Illinois. Additionally, applicants must be Illinois high school seniors or undergraduate freshmen or sophomores at an Illinois partner university or community college.
Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship – Up to $7,500 each year for 4 years
The state of Indiana runs the Next Generation Hoosier Scholarship Program. Each year, this program provides scholarships to 200 Indiana high school and college students who are interested in pursuing a career in education. Scholarships are renewable for up to $7,500 per year for four academic years. In exchange for receiving a scholarship, students agree to teach for five years at an eligible Indiana school or repay the scholarship. Application opens on October 15.
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Academic Scholarship – Up to $8,000
Each year, the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago offers scholarships to help Jewish students afford higher education. Applicants must be Jewish, born and raised in the Chicago metropolitan area, plan on remaining in the Chicago area after graduating, be entering a full-time graduate program or be entering junior or senior year of an undergraduate program in a “helping profession,” and demonstrate financial need and career promise.
Vicki Soto Memorial Scholarship – $12,000
Victoria Soto Memorial Scholarship is a four-year renewable scholarship offered to four students per year. Two scholarships are awarded to students at high schools in Stratford, Connecticut, one scholarship is awarded to a student from anywhere in the state of Connecticut, and one scholarship is awarded to a student from anywhere in the United States. All scholarships are worth a total of $12,000 awarded over four years.
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Program – $30,000
The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Program annually provides generous scholarships to third-year college students who wish to further their educations and pursue careers in government, education, the nonprofit sector, or the public interest/advocacy sector. The program is selective and has an extensive list of criteria that students should meet. However, there are only two legal requirements that applicants must meet. Applicants must U.S. citizens (or expecting citizenship by the date of the award) and be full-time students pursuing bachelor’s degrees in their penultimate year of school (for candidates graduating in four years or more) or in their final year of school (for candidates graduating in three years or fewer).
In conclusion, the journey to finding the perfect scholarship doesn’t have to be daunting. Whether you’re just beginning your search or looking to expand your options, our comprehensive scholarship directory offers a wide range of opportunities catering to diverse academic interests and backgrounds. For a more personalized approach, consider leveraging the power of TUN AI, our innovative tool designed to match you with scholarships uniquely suited to your profile. Start exploring today and take a step closer to securing the financial support you need for your educational journey.