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:

Edward G. and Helen A. Borgens Elementary and Secondary Teacher Scholarship

The Edward G. and Helen A. Borgens Elementary and Secondary Teacher Scholarship is open to students who are at least 25 years of age. You must be studying to teach at the elementary or secondary school level, be at least sophomore status, and have a minimum GPA of 3.5 to be considered for this award. Deadline: 1/31/23
Available to: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $1,500

Lucy A. Valero Memorial Scholarship

The Lucy A. Valero Memorial Scholarship is available to high school seniors who plan to enroll in an accredited teacher preparation program in Pennsylvania. You must demonstrate a high degree of academic proficiency to be considered for this award. Deadline: 2/15/23
Available to: High School Seniors
Award Amount: Varies

Teach For America Program

The Teach For America program is open to college juniors, seniors, and recent graduates. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible to apply. Once accepted into the program, you must commit to teaching for at least two years in a low - income community served by the organization. Students are eligible to receive forbearance and interest payment on qualified student loans during their two years of service. Additionally, those who have not previously received AmeriCorps awards may receive an education award of around $6,195 at the end of each year of service. Deadline: 2/10/23
Available to: College Juniors & Seniors
Award Amount: $6,195

Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Program

The Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Program is open to high school seniors and college freshmen and sophomores who are pursuing careers as teachers. You must be a resident of Illinois and be attending, or planning to attend, one of the 48 partner universities to be eligible for this award. Recipients of this award are required to teach for five years in an Illinois school - of - need within seven years of graduation. Deadline: 4/1/23
Available to: High School Seniors through College Sophomores
Award Amount: $23,000

Jack Kinnaman Scholarship

The Jack Kinnaman Scholarship is available to students who are pursuing a career in education. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award. Deadline: 4/17/23
Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Sophomores
Award Amount: $3,500

Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers

The Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers is available to students majoring in education. You must be attending one of the 13 eligible universities to be eligible for this award. Deadline: 5/1/23
Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: $10,000

Mrs Prindables Future Educator Scholarship

The Future Educator Scholarship is available to incoming and current undergraduate and graduate students. You must be pursuing a degree in education to be eligible for this award. Deadline: 8/17/23
Available to: High School Seniors through College Graduate Students
Award Amount: $1,000

Paraprofessional Teacher Preparation Grant

The Paraprofessional Teacher Preparation Grant is available to undergraduate students who are legal residents of Massachusetts. You must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program leading to teacher certification in an eligible Massachusetts public college and have been employed for at least two years as a paraprofessional in a Massachusetts public school. You must also be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen, not be in default of any state or federal education loan or grant, and have not earned a bachelor's degree to be eligible for this award. If you have been employed for less than two years, you may qualify for the grant only if the undergraduate course of study will lead to teacher certification in high need disciplines: math, science, special education, foreign languages, or bilingual education. Deadline: Varies
Available to: College Freshmen through College Seniors
Award Amount: $7,500

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.