Scholarships for Teachers, Future Educators

Educators in the United States have really shined this past year as the coronavirus pandemic impacted schools throughout our nation. School teachers are American heroes. Whether you’re an elementary school teacher, secondary teacher, tutor or post-secondary instructor, you are some of the best role models there are! The hilarious Instagram Reel below from @karendcasss, covers the Zoom-classroom struggle, and the patience necessary to be an instructor today!

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If you’re in college studying to become a teacher or you're in high school with plans to teach future generations, there are resources like the TEACH Grant to help you pay for school. Graduate college with fewer student loans by applying for these scholarships for teachers:

Mrs. Prindables, Future Educator Scholarship

Deadline: 8/19/21
Available to: High School Seniors through College Graduate Students, Year 5
Award Amount: $1,000

Paraprofessional Teacher Preparation Grant

Deadline: Varies
Available to: College Freshmen through College Seniors
Award Amount: $7,500

Daisy Longren Scholarship

Deadline: Varies
Available to: College Freshmen through College Seniors
Award Amount: $300

King-Chavez-Parks Future Faculty Fellowship

Deadline: Varies
Available to: College Graduate Students, Years 1 - 5
Award Amount: $35,000

Homecoming Scholars Award

Deadline: Varies
Available to: College Freshmen through Graduate Students, Year 5
Award Amount: $25,000

President's Scholarship - Texas Wesleyan University

Deadline: Varies
Available to: Maximum Age 18
Award Amount: $12,000

Merit Transfer Scholarship - The College of New Rochelle

Deadline: Varies
Available to: College Freshmen through Seniors
Award Amount: $11,500

Detroit Federation of Teachers Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: Varies
Available to: College Seniors through Graduate Students, Year 5
Award Amount: Varies

Outstanding Educator of the Year Scholarship Award

Deadline: Varies
Available to: College Freshmen through College Seniors
Award Amount: $1,000

Arc Greensboro Special Education Scholarship

Deadline: Varies
Available to: College Freshmen through Graduate Students, Year 5
Award Amount: Varies

STRS Scholarship

Deadline: Varies
Available to: College Freshmen through Graduate Students, Year 5
Award Amount: Varies

College of Education Alumni Scholarship

Deadline: Varies
Available to: College Seniors
Award Amount: Varies

BONUS: Teaching Internships!

United States Department of Education Internship Program

The United States Department of Education Internship Program is open to students 16 years of age or older who are interested in the mission of the Education Department and formulating future career plans in the field of education. You must be enrolled at least half time and currently be attending a high school, trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university or other accredited educational institution. Internships are available in specific offices and programs as well as types of work. Some examples of types of work include: policy analysis, evaluation and research, project and program management, finance, public affairs and communications, external affairs and intergovernmental relations, legislative affairs, technology systems and legal work. Some examples in specific topics or offices are: elementary and secondary education, student financial aid, higher education, special education, vocational and adult education, civil rights, bilingual education, reading, after-school programs, leadership and teacher development, safe and drug free schools and international education. Internships are unpaid.

Teacher Resource Center: Curriculum Development and Design Internship

The Teacher Resource Center: Curriculum Development and Design Internship is available to graduate students studying education. Intern duties may include evaluating and updating materials in the Teacher Resource Center, developing ocean science curriculum, developing ocean related activities and other duties as needed. You must have a strong interest in curriculum development, strong organizational skills and knowledge or willingness to become familiar with the Next Generation Science Standards and Common Core Frameworks in order to be considered for this internship.