13 Teacher Scholarships for University of Phoenix Education Majors

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University of Phoenix offers quality degree programs to help aspiring teachers develop practical skills for modern classrooms. Whether you’re pursuing an education degree at University of Phoenix or another university , there are several scholarships and grants available to support student financial needs including those provided by the federal government. Here are 13 scholarships that prospective teachers may be eligible for.

1.    STEM Teacher Graduate Scholarships

This $2,500 scholarship is available to U.S. citizens who are pursuing a degree or working toward a license to teach STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and math) to Grades K-12. Applicants should provide up-to-date transcripts, a current resume, two letters of recommendation and a letter from the school principal if the applicant is employed as a teacher.

2.    Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) offers 22 annual $2,000 scholarships in honor of its long-standing member Agnes Jones Jackson. To apply, applicants must be NAACP members and be Black or African American. They must be a graduating high school senior or an undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled in a U.S. accredited university or college with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

3.    American Montessori Society (AMS) Grants and Scholarships

AMS champions a child-centered approach to education and offers several scholarships for future teachers who share this approach. Eligible candidates must be accepted on or already studying an AMS-affiliate program and pursuing credentials in infant and toddler, early childhood, elementary or secondary levels. To apply, students should complete the necessary forms and provide a personal statement, three letters of recommendation and an income tax form.

4.    Association of American Educators (AAE) National Scholarships and Grants Program

AAE offers $500 scholarships for student expenses including the classroom grant that allows recipients to purchase additional materials such as calculators and lab equipment. Applicants must be full-time educators who have not received funding from AAE within two years. They should provide the school name and district where they are currently employed, contact details for their school principal and a breakdown of how they would use the AAE funds.

5.    First-Generation Educators Scholarship

Any first-generation U.S. college students at high school senior, undergraduate or graduate levels who aspire to teach Grades K-12 may be eligible for this scholarship. Applicants should write a 400-600-word submission on an educator who positively impacted their lives and explain why they are pursuing a career in education.

6.    James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation

Fellowships worth $24,000 are available to those who wish to complete a master’s degree in education and teach the U.S. Constitution at a secondary level. Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens who hold or will hold a bachelor’s degree by August 31 of the year of application. They must also attend a master’s program with 12 semesters of constitutional study. To apply, candidates submit a proposal of their graduate study emphasizing constitutional education and provide college transcripts.

7.    Nancy Larson Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is for college students with a declared major in education who wish to become elementary school teachers. Applicants should provide an official college transcript, a resume detailing experience working with children and an essay on how their personal experiences may influence their future career.

8.    National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Grants (NCTM)

Students who hope to become mathematics teachers can apply for NCTM grants, which range from $1,500-$24,000. Each grant has separate requirements for eligibility, but in general, candidates must be a PK-12 math teacher, a member of NCTM and have achieved or be on the path to achieving licensure.

9.    National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Scholarship

These merit-based scholarships are available to students aged 18+ who are legally blind in both eyes and reside in the U.S., the District of Columbia or Puerto Rico. Applicants should submit a short-form essay, at least one letter of recommendation, a postsecondary education transcript and proof of legal blindness.

10.    PDK Educational Foundation Scholarship Program

The PDK program offers scholarships from $500 to $4,000 to individuals enrolled in part or full-time higher education, from high schoolers to those pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree, to pursue a career in public education. To be eligible, candidates must be a member of the PDK Association, Pi Lambda Theta, Educators Rising and/or Educators Rising Collegiate. Candidates can apply by providing a letter of recommendation and a current transcript.

11.      Ruth Crymes TESOL Fellowship Scholarship

Members of TESOL International, an organization for educators who teach English to speakers of other languages, can apply for the Ruth Crymes scholarship. Members who wish to apply for the $1,500 scholarship must already study in a TESOL or TEFL graduate program or a similar program and plan to pursue a graduate study project on a subject relevant to teaching English as a foreign language. Applicants should outline their project proposal, explain their need for financial aid and include a resume of relevant experience along with a letter of recommendation.

12. Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program

Each year, this federal grant awards up to $4,000 to students who have enrolled in a TEACH grant eligible program of study at a participating school. To be eligible, students must agree to pursue at least four years of full-time teaching at a low-income, high-need school or educational service organization upon completing their education. Applications must complete a FAFSA® form and include information on current financial status, social security and federal tax information in their applications.

13. Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Scholarship

Many scholarships and funding opportunities are available to full-time students who attend or plan to attend a TMCF member school including historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and predominantly Black institutions (PBIs). Applicants must submit a FAFSA® for the member school, demonstrate a financial need for funding, be a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident and have the required scholarship-specific GPA.

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