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.
This scholarship is available to U.S. students who are enrolled as undergraduate juniors or seniors in the University of North Florida College of Education and Human Services. Students must major in an area leading to Florida teacher certification and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Eligible applicants are graduating seniors at Aroostook County high schools who are pursuing a degree in early childhood education (preschool) or Liberal Arts (i.e. majoring in education, art/music, or languages rather than the sciences). Preference is given to students who have successfully completed an alternative high school program. Academic excellence is not a prerequisite, but demonstrated personal growth and pursuit of a post-secondary education are.
This scholarship is open to Vermont graduate students who are seeking a certificate or license in special education administration. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
This scholarship is open to high school seniors who reside in Rutland County, Vermont, or attend a Rutland County high school (preference given to students who attend Rutland High School). Students must seek an undergraduate degree in education, and must demonstrate academic achievement and financial need.
This scholarship is open to Vermont undergraduate students who are seeking a bachelor’s degree in elementary or secondary education. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
This scholarship is open to Vermont high school seniors who are seeking a degree in environmental studies or special education. Students must demonstrate financial need and community involvement and/or service.
This scholarship is open to Vermont undergraduate students who are seeking a degree in education or social work and who have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Students must demonstrate financial need and community involvement and/or service.
This scholarship is open to California students who are pursuing a teaching credential program; undergraduate students and re-entry professionals are both eligible, and undergraduate students may be enrolled in an education major. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
This scholarship is for U.S. high school seniors who attend a high school in Berks County, Pennsylvania, and plan to attend Kutztown University to major in elementary education. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher (or 86 percent or higher) and financial need.
This scholarship is open to U.S. high school seniors and undergraduate students who are pursuing a Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of Arts in Music, Bachelor of Science in Music degree, or a music certificate (specifically in orchestral strings). Students must have been actively involved in his/her high school or college music program or a program outside of school, and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
