For some students, the love of learning in the classroom evolves into a passion for inspiring and teaching a new generation of students. These students are on their way to becoming future teachers, counselors, and principals. These students are pursuing a noble and giving career in education.
Careers in education cover a wide scope of opportunities. Thus, education majors have a variety of scholarships from which to choose, from general education awards to more specific awards. No matter your education path, extra college dollars can help chip away at the costs of education.
Take our Scholarship Match Quiz to find ones that line up with your goals and interests. Check out our list of education scholarships, from bachelor’s degrees to graduate school and beyond.
A one-time award in the preferred amount of up to $1,500 for a student twenty-five (25) years of age or older. The award is given to a student studying to teach at the Elementary level. All applicants must have at least a 3.50 GPA, be at least a college sophomore, who is enrolled or is planning to attend an accredited college or university. The award is based on academic merit and is not automatically renewable; however, the recipient may reapply for consideration as long as they meet the eligibility requirements.
This scholarship is open to U.S. and international undergraduate and graduate students who are residents of one of the eligible Midwestern states. Students must major in education and have a grade point average of 2.5-3.5.
This scholarship is available for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students accepted into the University of North Florida’s College of Education and Human Services. Students must pursue a degree in education with preference given to students wishing to teach in an urban school and/or specialize in ESOL teaching strategies.
This scholarship is available to U.S. college juniors and seniors and graduate students who are accepted to the University of North Florida College of Education and Human Services. Students must pursue a degree in education with preference given to students pursuing a teaching career in an urban school, and must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher if undergraduate and 3.5 or higher if graduate.
This scholarship is available to U.S. students who are accepted in to the University of North Florida College of Education and Human Services at the junior, senior, or graduate level. Students must pursue a degree in education and enroll full time.
This scholarship is available to Florida resident college junior, senior, and graduate students who have been accepted to the University of North Florida College of Education and Human Services as a special education major. Students must reside in Nassau, Duval, Baker, Clay, or St. Johns counties, and must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
This scholarship is available to citizens of Belize who are accepted to the University of North Florida in the College of Education and Human Services as undergraduate or graduate students. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
This scholarship is available for U.S. college juniors and seniors who have been accepted into a teacher preparation program at the University of North Florida’s College of Education and Human Services. Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
This scholarship is available to U.S. students who are enrolled as undergraduate juniors or seniors in the University of North Florida’s College of Education and Human Services at the time of the award. Students must major in an area leading to Florida teacher certification and have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
This scholarship is available to U.S. college juniors and seniors who are enrolled at the University of North Florida College of Education and Human Services in a degree program leading to Florida teacher certification. Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
