Teacher Education Scholarships

Teacher Education Scholarships

The Donald and Helen Wood Foundation Endowment

The Wood Foundation Endowed Scholarship supports graduate special education students and can be applied toward tuition in any term. Eligibility criteria include:

To be eligible, student must also submit a FAFSA.

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In coordination with the Kalmanovitz School of Education and the Teacher Education Program, the Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation is seeking to award five (5) scholarships to each candidate who displays passion and expertise in teaching in Contra Costa County.

  • Who may apply: All full-time admitted and qualified applicants, enrolled in the Multiple Subject or Single Subject Credential Program.
  • Additional criteria:
    • Applicants must be committed to teaching in low-income Contra Costa County schools for at least two years after earning their credential
    • Applicants must have submitted the required financial aid forms (FAFSA)
    • Applicants must complete a cover letter (maximum 750 words) that states their unique interest in and ability to teach in low-income Contra Costa County Schools for two years
    • Applicant must also provide a current resume and a completed and signed application
    • Award recipients are required to write a thank-you note to the foundation

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All scholarship-related questions can be directed to: ksoe@stmarys-ca.edu

The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program provides funds to students who are completing or who plan on completing coursework that is required to begin a career in teaching, and agree to teach full time for at least four years at an elementary school, secondary school, or educational service agency that serves students from low-income families and to meet other requirements.

Before receiving a TEACH Grant, you must complete:

  • TEACH Grant Initial and Subsequent Counseling, and
  • An Agreement to Serve (ATS).

You must complete TEACH Grant Initial and Subsequent Counseling and a new ATS each year that you receive a TEACH Grant.

The Golden State Teacher Grant program allows the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) to provide grants to each student enrolled in a professional preparation program leading to a preliminary teaching credential if the student commits to working in a high-need field at a priority school for four years after the student received a teaching credential. The Commission’s role in the program is furnishing a list of priority schools that have a high rate of emergency-type permit usage. For more information regarding the program, contact The Golden State Teacher Grant.

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Through the Lee Ann Langley scholarship, support will go to a student with demonstrated financial need each year and will benefit not only aspiring new educators, but ultimately thousands of K–12 students throughout Bay Area schools.

To be eligible, student must also submit a FAFSA.

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Mara Breech Foundation funds scholarships for candidates who enroll in KSOE’s Bilingual Authorization in Spanish (BILA) program. Recipients of this scholarship demonstrate clear interest and commitment to bilingual education.  Applicants will also be asked to show evidence of financial need.

To be eligible, student must also submit a FAFSA.

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For Saint Mary's undergraduate students accepted into the Kalmanovitz School of Education to finish their teacher credential program (5th year).

To be eligible, student must also submit a FAFSA.

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American Association of School Administrators created these scholarships to support outstanding graduate students in school administration who intend to go into the superintendency.

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Education grants are provided to elementary and secondary school classroom teachers, grades K–12, with a focus on math and science.

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The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) offers two separate education scholarships, one for a candidate studying to teach at the elementary level, and another studying to teach at the secondary level. Applicants must be a US citizen, at least 25 years of age and have a minimum GPA of 3.5.

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Requirements:

  • A cover letter (250 words) explaining the student’s commitment to social justice and equity and and among communities.
  • A list of academic courses of prior study in related areas, along with other relevant experience (clubs and organizations, service learning, community engagement, political organizing/activism, etc.). For the teacher education tracks, please include experience working with children and/or youth.
  • Applicants may include a writing sample in the desired area of study (optional)

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