Teachers are the fuel of the education system, yet they are the least recognized in the academic world. If you are pursuing an educational degree, you should be pleased to know that there are many scholarships for teachers exclusively. You may not be recognized much in the media, but you are identified when it comes to financial aid for college. The list below provides information for easy scholarships for students enrolled in teaching degree programs.
Paul Douglas Teacher Scholarships
The Office of Postsecondary Education offers an array of scholarships specifically for teaching students. Any education student can qualify for these scholarships, but applicants must commit to working for specific schools for two years after graduation. Both high school and college students can be eligible.
Applegate/Jackson/Parks Future Teacher Scholarship
The National Institute for Labor Relations Research offers yearly scholarships for education majors. The awards are valued at $1,000 a piece and are issued to graduate and undergraduate students. Applications must be submitted between October 1 and December 31 every year.
Coca-Cola Foundation Teaching Scholarships
The Coca-Cola Foundation offers multiple scholarships a year for teaching students nationwide. Scholarships vary in value by year based on the organization’s available funding. Both graduate and undergraduate students can qualify, and the scholarships are issued multiple times yearly.
American Federation of Teachers Scholarships
The American Federation of Teachers provides scholarships yearly for students who have been involved with the AFT for at least one year. Only four to ten yearly scholarships are valued at $1,000 or more. Applicants may be graduate or undergraduate students as long as they are members of the AFT.
Straightforward Media Teacher Scholarship
Every three months, 10kforSchool.com offers $500 scholarships for students in educational degree programs. Fill out the short application online and see if you are chosen for one of these awards. They may not be much, but they can help cover your teaching degree’s educational costs.
American Montessori Society Scholarships
The American Montessori Society offers scholarships of varying amounts for students enrolled in educational degrees. Up to 20 graduate and undergraduate students are chosen for the awards annually across the nation. Applications are available on the web for qualified applicants.
