Top 96 Scholarships for Teachers in July 2024

Are you an aspiring K-12 educator from Missouri? If so, consider applying for the Teachers Test Prep "Pass the Torch" Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards two $5,000 awards: one to an aspiring elementary educator, and one to an aspiring secondary school educator. In addition, all finalists will receive a $100 Amazon gift card and one year of free access to any of Teachers Test Prep's Core Plus Online Prep Programs to help them pass the credentialing exams required by their state. Funds are awarded directly to the recipients to help pay for living expenses that financial aid typically doesn't cover so they can focus more time on preparing to become a credentialed teacher. To apply, interested individuals must submit an ~6-minute video in which they "tell their story." If you're an aspiring elementary or secondary school educator from Missouri, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you an undergraduate or graduate student in New York State planning to remain in the state to become a grade 7-12 math or science teacher? If so, the NYS Math & Science Teaching Incentive Program may be a great opportunity for you! Select applicants receive an annual award payment for full-time study equal to the annual tuition charged to an undergraduate NYS resident attending a State University of New York (SUNY) campus, or actual tuition charged, whichever is less. In return for these payments, recipients must agree to work as full-time, secondary education math or science teachers in New York State for five years. If you would like to become a secondary education math or science teacher and want to attend college in New York for little to no cost, we encourage you to apply for the NYS Math & Science Teaching Incentive Program!Show Less

The William A. Crawford Minority Teacher Scholarship is open to Black and Hispanic/Latine individuals from Indiana who are planning to teach in an accredited school in Indiana upon graduation. Applicants must be first-time undergraduate students and must agree in writing to apply for teaching positions in Indiana and, if hired, teach in Indiana for at least three years. To renew the scholarship for subsequent academic years, a recipient must reapply for the scholarship each year and maintain the cumulative grade point average (GPA) required for admission to the institution’s school of education or at least a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent if the school does not require a minimum GPA. If you're an aspiring Black or Hispanic/Latino teacher from Indiana, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a bachelor's degree holder pursuing a career that involves the use of an East or Southeast Asian language? If so, consider applying for the Blakemore Freeman Fellowship! The Blakemore Freeman Fellowship is open to college graduates pursuing a professional, business, or academic career that will require the regular use of East or Southeast Asian languages. Applicants should have already formally studied their target language for at least three years and be willing to partake in extensive language study in an eligible program during the term of the grant. The scholarship is offered by the Blakemore Foundation, a Washington-based charitable trust dedicated to encouraging the use of Asian languages and increasing the understanding of Asian art within the United States. Every year, the fellowship covers tuition, and awards a stipend for related educational expenses, and basic living and transportation costs for the language programs of each of the winning applicants. If you’re looking for some help to pay off your East or Southeast Asian language program, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a high school senior or recent high school graduate from West Virginia who is pursuing a career as an educator in the fields of math, science, elementary education, or special education? If so, the Underwood-Smith Teaching Scholars Program may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, up to 25 aspiring educators from West Virginia are chosen to receive $10,000 to go towards their post-secondary education. The scholarship can be received for up to four years, so long as the recipients continue to meet renewal requirements. Upon graduation from university, recipients of the scholarship are required to teach at a West Virginia public school in the fields of math, science, elementary education or special education under contract with a county board of education for a period of five consecutive years. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you an aspiring military personnel, law enforcement officer, firefighter/EMT, or teacher who plans to work in Southwest Florida? If so, consider applying for the Julian Keen Memorial Scholarship! On a rolling basis, the scholarship awards roughly between $1,500 and $3,500 each to aspiring heroes who demonstrate both passion for helping others as well as financial need on their journey. If you're planning to work in Southwest Florida as military personnel, a law enforcement officer, firefighter/EMT, or teacher, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois encourages academically talented Illinois students, especially minority students, to pursue teaching careers, especially at high-need, hard-to-staff schools by providing tuition assistance at one of the participating colleges. College underclassmen may qualify for up to $2,500, and college upperclassmen may qualify for up to $5,000. As part of the application process, applicants must agree to teach, on a full-time basis, for a period of not less than five years at nonprofit Illinois preschools, or Illinois public elementary or secondary schools considered a "School of Need." Recipients must begin teaching not more than two years after completing their degree or certificate program, and if this commitment is not fulfilled, the award will convert to a loan requiring repayment with interest. If you're an Illinois postsecondary student enrolled in a course of study leading to teaching licensure, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a graduate student enrolled in a nursing program in hopes of becoming a nursing educator? If so, consider applying for the Promise of Nursing Faculty Fellowships! The fellowships are open to registered nurses enrolled in graduate-level, degree-granting colleges and universities in one of the "Promise of Nursing" regions. Applicants should also be committed to becoming nurse educators upon completion of their program. The Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association (FNSNA) offers this and other opportunities to assist nursing students in completing their education. The FNSNA’s mission is to “support nursing education and promote the nursing profession.” Thus, every year, they award scholarships worth up to $7,500 to help multiple recipients afford tuition, academic fees, and books. If you are passionate about becoming a nurse educator, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a minority, Florida resident, and aspiring teacher? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you: The Minority Teacher Education Scholarship! Each cycle, the scholarship awards $4,000 to aspiring teachers studying at public Florida universities. The scholarship is biannual, with priority deadlines of August 1st and November 30th. In order to apply, applicants must be enrolled in state-approved Educator Preparation Programs at select Florida institutions. If awarded the scholarship, you must maintain certain eligibility criteria, attend the annual symposium, and agree to teach in Florida for the same number of years you received funding. The scholarship is funded by the Florida Fund for Minority Teachers, Inc., an organization with a mission “​​to increase the number of minority teachers in Florida to better reflect our state’s diverse population.” If you’re a minority in Florida wanting to help educate and foster the next generation, we encourage you to apply for the Minority Teacher Education Scholarship!Show Less

Are you an international or DACA female student looking to earn a STEM degree abroad? If so, you may be eligible for the MPOWER Women in STEM Scholarship! The scholarship is open to international women who want to earn a STEM degree in the U.S. or Canada and are allowed to legally study in the U.S. or Canada. Thus, international women looking to study in the U.S. must have a Green Card, DACA status, or a valid visa. As for Canada, eligible applicants must be permanent residents or have a valid Canadian study permit. Each year, the scholarship recipients receive up to $6,000 to help pay for their degrees. If you are a woman in STEM and are looking for a scholarship opportunity, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a student teacher intending to teach in the Hawaii State Department of Education? Further, will you be enrolled in a State-Approved Teacher Education Program or in a Hawaii SATE alternative licensure program for the upcoming academic year? If so, the Hawaii Education Association’s Student Teacher Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, they award $2,000 to two (2) student teachers aspiring to teach in the Hawaii State Depratment of Education who (a) will continue their enrollment in a State-Approved Teacher Education Program or in a Hawaii SATE alternative licensure program for the upcoming academic year. Scholarships are awarded to student teachers to minimize the need for employment during the student teaching semester. If you’re a student teacher aspiring to teach in Hawaii and are currently enrolled in a teacher education or licensure program, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a current or aspiring teacher planning to teach in Kansas for at least a year? If so, you might be interested in applying for the Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship! The scholarship is open to students pursuing bachelor's degrees in teaching, as well as current teachers and graduate students pursuing an endorsement in hard-to-fill disciplines or planning to teach in underserved areas. Applicants must also be willing to teach in Kansas for at least one year. The Kansas Board of Regents, a governing board, offers the scholarship program. They are responsible for the state's educational institutions and are dedicated to supporting the well-being of Kansas' public higher education institutions, the students who attend them, and Kansas citizens. Every year, they are proud to offer up to $5,830 to eligible recipients for their educational costs. If you are passionate about teaching and doing so in Kansas, we encourage you to apply!Show Less