Top 135 Education Scholarships in April 2024

Are you a Hawaii resident of Native Hawiian descent enrolled full-time (12 credits min.) in a 2-year vocational degree or vocational certification program in Hawaii? If so, you may be eligible for the ALU LIKE, Inc. Hana Lima Scholarship! Each year, their scholarship awards $1,500 each to multiple such students who are enrolled in a 2-year vocational program at an eligible institution of higher education in Hawaii (a full list of eligible institutions can be found on the ALU Like, Inc. website). Applicants must also hold a minimum 2.0 GPA to be considered. If you're a Native Hawaiian student and resident of Hawaii who will be attending a 2-year vocational program in your home state, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you currently a math teacher of grades 6-12 and interested in a grant opportunity? If so, the Professional Development Scholarship Emphasizing History, Number Theory, or Discrete Mathematics may be a great opportunity for you! The grant is open to grade 6 - 12 mathematics teachers who have taught for at least three years and plan to continue teaching. It is offered by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and funded by The Father Stanley J. Bezuszka and Margaret J. (Peg) Kenney Fund. Margaret J. (Peg) Kenney formerly served on the NCTM Board of Directors, was a renowned math educator, and received many awards for her contributions. Stanley J. Bezuszka also made many contributions, giving over 1,000 presentations, workshops, and minicourses on the subject of mathematics education.  Each year, they award up to $3,000 to help chosen recipients fund the completion of credited coursework, design and implement a personal study plan, create and field-test appropriate classroom activities, and prepare and deliver a professional development presentation to colleagues. If you are a teacher looking for a grant opportunity to continue teaching, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you an aspiring teacher pursuing a graduate degree to teach STEM to K-12 students? If so, consider applying for the STEM Teacher Scholarships! These scholarships are open to students pursuing a graduate degree or credential/licensure to teach STEM subjects to K-12 students in the U.S. The scholarships are funded by ManTech International and offered by AFCEA (Armed Forces Communications Association), a nonprofit membership association focused on serving the military, government, industry, and academia. The STEM Teacher Scholarships honor the memory of Maj. Gen. Eugene C. Renzi, USA (Ret.), a former U.S. Army major general. To carry on his legacy, the scholarships award $2,500 each to help multiple hardworking, future teachers pay for their educational costs, every year. If you are an aspiring STEM teacher looking for a scholarship opportunity, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a member in good standing of the Knights of Columbus, or the wife, son, or daughter of such a member, or of a deceased Knight of Columbus who was in good standing at the time of his death? Further, are you pursuing full-time graduate study leading to a Master's degree in a program designed for the preparation of classroom teachers of people with intellectual disabilities? If so, the Bishop Charles P. Greco Graduate Fellowships may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the fellowships award up to $500 per semester to multiple graduate students pursuing Master's degrees to prepare them to become special education teachers. Special consideration will be given to applicants attending a Catholic graduate school, but it is not a requirement to apply. If you or an immediate family member is a member of the Knights of Columbus, and you are pursuing full-time graduate study leading to a Master's degree to prepare you to become a special education teacher, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a Pennsylvania resident pursuing a career in Energy, Health, Advanced Materials and Diversified Manufacturing, or Agriculture and Food Production? If so, the Pennsylvania Targeted Industry Program (PA-TIP) may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the program awards up to $6,000 to Pennsylvania residents to cover educational costs and living expenses. To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. Citizens or eligible noncitizens, residing in Pennsylvania, and enrolled in an approved program of study that is at least 10 weeks but less than two academic years in length. Check out the scholarship's website for a complete list of eligible schools and majors. If you're eligible, don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a female communicant member of a parish or mission of the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America, or the wife or daughter of a communicant member who has completed her first year of an undergraduate degree? Additionally, are you studying to become a teacher? If so, you might consider applying for the ARFORA Undergraduate Scholarship for Women! The scholarship is funded by the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America with the goal of helping communicant members further their education and become teachers. The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to selected students annually. The scholarship can be used for any educational expenses. If you’re a female, education major passionate about your faith as a part of the Roman Orthodox Episcopate of America and are looking for some help paying for college, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The AbleLight University Scholarship is funded by AbleLight, an organization that believes “the world shines brighter when people with developmental disabilities achieve their full potential.” Every year, their AbleLight University Scholarship awards scholarships of varying amounts to multiple college students following the Lutheran faith and seeking a career in ministry with people with disabilities. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

The Auxiliary Scholarship Committee is offered to Lutheran students pursuing undergraduate degrees and seminarian and post-graduate students that will prepare them for ministry (such as pastor, pre-seminary and deaconess studies, deaconess, director of Christian education, or special-needs teacher), so they will have an opportunity to share Jesus’ love and the Gospel message with people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Wilma Hoyal-Maxine Chilton Memorial Scholarship applicants must complete at least 12 hours with a grade average of "B" or better. Applicants must submit three letters of reference from persons who can testify to their character, aptitude, initiative, and need. Honorably discharged veterans or immediate family members of a veteran will be given preference. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Jack J. Isgur Foundation Scholarship is seeking passionate students who aspire to teach in rural areas of Missouri or Kansas. To apply, submit three letters of reference, including two from professors or instructors who can speak to your potential as an educator, and one from a non-academic reference who knows you personally. Join the Jack J. Isgur Foundation in making a difference in the lives of students in underserved communities.Show Less

Got your sights set on an MDiv or MACE degree, and want some financial support to help you on your journey? If so, consider applying for the People of Color Supplemental Award! To be eligible for the grant, you must be an active member of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and enrolled full-time at an ATS-accredited seminary. While applicants pursuing a MACE degree don't need to be an Inquirer/Candidate, those pursuing a MDiv degree (or MDiv/Dual Degree) must be an Inquirer or Candidate when entering years 1 and 2 and a Candidate when entering year 3. All applicants must also demonstrate financial need. If you fit these requirements, don't hesitate to apply for the Native American Education Grant and give yourself a boost in pursuing your academic goals!Show Less

Are you an undergraduate or master’s degree student in the South Florida or Treasure Coast region? Further, do you have a passion for environmental studies, education, or a related field? If both apply, consider applying for the Karen Mashburn Environmental Scholars Program! Each year, the scholarship awards $10,000 to one U.S. Citizen or permanent resident who is enrolled in a U.S.-based institution pursuing an environmental- or education-related field. On top of the monetary reward, recipients will be invited (and be required) to participate in a 14-week, 15-hour/week internship program at the Friends of the Everglades Office in Stuart, Florida in the Fall semester. If you're a post-secondary student with a passion for the environment or education, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less