Never force anyone to become a teacher, as only those who are intended and spirited with the feeling to be with children are blessed. Your life can be tumultuous on days and be fun on other days. Learning new things is the highlight of the vocation. They need to be patient, seek variety on a daily basis, should have a love for learning new things on a daily basis and be role models.
The students who aim to become teachers should always be motivated and encouraged to go forward. They are the ones who often find out the talents hidden in kids and also turn out to be inspiring for children. There are scholarship and fellowship options provided by various agencies and organizations to support the learning of teachers and aspiring teacher-students.
1. The Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation Scholarship
The candidates who are considered as passionate and dedicated in teaching and residing in Contra Costa County are selected for the scholarship coordinated by Kalmanovitz School of Education and the Teacher Education Program. The Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation is providing scholarships for 5 desirable individuals who are full-time admitted and qualified and enrolled in the Multiple Subject or Single Subject Credential Program. The additional criteria include; being committed to teaching in low-income Contra Costa County schools for a minimum of two years after receiving their credential. The application should accompany the required financial aid forms (FAFSA), cover letter including the exceptional importance in and ability to teach in low-income Contra Costa County Schools, and a thank you note to the foundation.
Provided by: Saint Mary’s College of California
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Enrolled in the Multiple Subject or Single Subject Credential Program
Deadline: March 2022
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2. Awards to USA K-6 Teachers for Outstanding Contributions to STEM Education
The scholarships can rather be considered awards of an enormous amount of $10,000 to those educators involved in serving students in K-6 in the USA and territories. They need to exhibit their excellence in the domain of STEM education. The teachers who have motivated and encouraged the students and who have supported them to be successful in the fields of science, technology is recognized through the award.
Provided by: PAEMST (Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching)
Amount: $10,000
Eligibility: Teacher
Deadline Date: 01/07/22
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3. The Golden State Teacher Grant Program (GSTG)
The teachers’ grant program supports the students to earn an official document in teaching in a high-need field at a priority school in California for four years and also within five years after completing a teacher preparation program. An award amount is delivered to more than 4,400 qualified students in California. They should also be enrolled in a Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) approved teacher preparation program.
Provided by: California State University, East Bay
Amount: $20,000
Eligibility: Enrolled in a professional teacher preparation program,
Deadline: February 1, 2022
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4. TEACH Grants
The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program is a centralized financial assistance grant program offered to students enrolled in appropriate programs. The selected candidates have to be ready to render their teaching services in a high-need field such as Mathematics, science, foreign language, bilingual education, English language acquisition, special education, and reading specialist. They should also be ready to work at a low-income elementary or secondary school as a highly qualified teacher, full-time for no less than four years. The requirements of teaching should be met within eight years of completing the program for which the TEACH Grant was awarded. The applicants need to have a convincing FAFSA on file with the University, and an official EFC should be an eligible non-citizen or a citizen of the United States. They should also be admitted and enrolled in a TEACH-qualified program and coursework at the university. The GPA maintained need to be 3.25 or more and should also meet the prescribed academic achievements. The amount available differs based on the qualification.
Provided by: California State University
Amount: $4000-$16000
Eligibility: Varies
Deadline: N/A
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5. James Madison Graduate Fellowships
The students who strongly desire to become teachers with outstanding abilities at the secondary school level of the American Constitution are offered scholarships by the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation. One fellowship is provided every year to an individual from a particular State. The applicants have to be U.S. citizens, a teacher or have plans to become one specializing in American history, American government, or civics classes. They have to be teaching topics on the Constitution at the secondary school level (grades 7–12). The applicants also have to have a bachelor’s degree or plan to receive a bachelor’s degree not later than August 31 of the year of applying. The amount received as a scholarship can be put to use to cover the cost of tuition, fees, books, room, board or to afford residence. The award money obtained is a maximum of $24,000, and the amount for an academic year will not be more than $12,000. The Fellows have to stick to the terms and conditions of the scholarship funding agency, as failure to complete the graduation might result in disqualifying and getting to pay the penalty. This can also occur if the teacher fails to teach the qualifying subjects in grades 7–12 for the requisite amount of time entailed by the award. The funds obtained will have to be paid back along with the relevant interest under federal law.
Provided by: James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation
Amount: $24,000
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree
Deadline: 2022 application is live now
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6. Knowles Teaching Fellowship
The candidates with exceptional knowledge about the specific subject area and outstanding teaching dedication and ability, and the correct attitude to carry out the vocation of teaching are considered for the Knowles Teacher Fellowship. The candidates need to understand that teaching is highly complicated and academically demanding and have put in a considerable amount of time and endeavor to be successful teachers. The candidates with impending prospects to become leaders and are ready to work towards the educational improvement for their students within their classrooms, schools, communities, and the profession is looked for by the funding agencies. About 35 inspiring high school math and science teaching fellows are selected and awarded every year. The stipends are deliberated to help Fellows condense their debts gained, and the financial encumber they often tolerate. They also support the teachers during the summer months. The amount every year changes accordingly as per the decision of the Foundation.
Provided by: Knowles Teacher Initiative
Amount: $10000 – $150,000
Eligibility: Beginning high school teachers
Deadline: January 9, 2022
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7. Charles Lee Anderson Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship is provided for students exhibiting optimistic thinking, strength of mind, and love for others. The graduates who are at the Rock Valley College or senior from Sycamore High School who is entering college or university to pursue a degree in education. An essay should accompany the application, which details why he/she is the best candidate.
Provided by: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Graduation
Deadline: February 1st, 2022
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8. Dale E. Siefkes Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship established in the year 1996 is for the sophomores and juniors currently enrolled in a Nebraska college. The students applying for the scholarship need to be majoring in Education. They also need to maintain a GPA of 3.8 and exhibit significant financial needs. The scholarship set up for education is a living legacy to help students with a similar passion. The applicants have to be junior or senior level college students during the upcoming academic year at a Nebraska college pursuing a career in Education. A single student who finds eligible will be awarded the award.
Provided by: Lincoln Community Foundation
Amount: $600
Eligibility: Sophomores and juniors
Deadline: 03/15/2022
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9. Kentucky Teacher Scholarship Program
The Teacher scholarship program is intended to extend financial aid to those students residing in Kentucky and participating in a teacher certification program in Kentucky. The applicants should have a significant financial need and be citizens of the United States. The applicants may also be certified teachers from primary to grade 12 pursuing additional credentialing for classroom teaching. They can also be teaching one semester at a Kentucky public or certified non-public school. The scholarship is received every semester.
Provided by: Commonwealth of Kentucky Department of Education
Amount: $5,000
Eligibility: Teacher certification program in Kentucky
Deadline: May 02, 2022
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10. The Edward G. and Helen A. Borgens Elementary and Secondary Teacher Education Scholarships
The Teacher scholarship is provided as a one-time award to a twenty-five (25) years of age or older. Those who are applying should be teaching at the elementary school level and should maintain a GPA of 3.5 and be at least a college sophomore, and attend or plan on attending an accredited college or university. The award is based on academic efficiency and should meet other referred eligibility criteria.
Provided by: National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR)
Amount: $1,500
Eligibility: Teaching at the elementary school level/ sophomore
Deadline: February 15, 2022
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