Education

3675 ALABAMA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Attn: Member Benefits
422 Dexter Avenue
P.O. Box 4177
Montgomery, AL 36103-4177
Tel: (334)834-9790
Free: 800-392-5839
Fax: (334)262-8377
Web Site: http://www.myaea.org

To provide scholarship/loans to high school seniors and college students in Alabama who are interested in preparing for a career as a teacher.

Title of Award: Alabama Education Association Prospective Teacher Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who have been members of Future Teachers of Alabama and college students who have been members of the Student Alabama Education Association (or a combination of those) for at least 2 years. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a 2-page essay that includes a brief biographical sketch, why they want to be an educator, why they should receive this scholarship, and their hopes and aspirations for the future. They must agree to teach in Alabama for at least 3 years; if they decide to change career fields or leave the state before completing that requirement, they must agree to refund the full amount received. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

3676 ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

Attn: AlaskAdvantage Programs
3030 Vintage Boulevard
Juneau, AK 99801-7109
Tel: (907)465-2962
Free: 800-441-2962
Fax: (907)465-5316
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://alaskaadvantage.state.ak.us/page/155

To provide forgivable loans to Alaska high school graduates who wish to prepare for a teaching career in a rural elementary or secondary school in the state.

Title of Award: Alaska Teacher Education Loan Program Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Elementary; Education, Secondary Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 187 of these scholarship/loans were issued. Funds Available: This is a scholarship/loan program. Students may borrow up to $7,500 per year for in-state or out-of-state study. Loans may be used for tuition, room and board, books and supplies, and transportation costs (up to 2 round trips between the student's home community and the school of attendance). An origination fee of 3% of the amount loaned is added to the principal balance to be repaid. The interest rate charged is 6%. If the borrower is employed after graduation as a teacher in a rural elementary or secondary school in Alaska, he or she may be eligible for up to 100% forgiveness of the total loan. Duration: Loans may be awarded for up to a maximum of 5 years of undergraduate study. Repayment must begin no later than 12 months from the time the borrower terminates full-time student status. The loan must be repaid within 15 years.

Eligibility Requirements: Alaska high school graduates who are enrolled or who intend to enroll in a 4-year bachelor's degree program in elementary or secondary teacher education or a fifth-year teacher certification program may be nominated by a rural school district for receipt of this loan. Nominees must meet all the eligibility criteria of the AlaskAdvantage Education Loan Programs. Currently, only rural school districts may nominate loan recipients. Rural is defined as communities with a population of 5,500 or less that are not on road or rail to Anchorage or Fairbanks or with a population of 1,500 or less that are on road or rail to Anchorage or Fairbanks. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: Students cannot receive an Alaska Teachers Education Loan and an Alaska Supplemental Education Loan simultaneously, although their family members may borrow an Alaska Family Education Loan on their behalf.

3677 ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

Attn: AlaskAdvantage Programs
3030 Vintage Boulevard
Juneau, AK 99801-7109
Tel: (907)465-6779; (866)427-5683
Fax: (907)465-5316
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://alaskaadvantage.state.ak.us/page/225

To provide financial assistance to Alaska residents who attend college in the state to prepare for a career in designated fields with a personnel shortage.

Title of Award: AlaskAdvantage Educational Grants Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Health care services; Social work Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; students with the greatest financial need are awarded support until funds are exhausted. Funds Available: Grants range from $500 to $2,000 per year, depending on the need of the recipient. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed as long as the recipient remains enrolled at least half time, makes satisfactory academic progress, and continues to meet residency and financial need requirements.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Alaska who have been admitted to an undergraduate degree or vocational certificate program at a qualifying institution in the state. Applicants must be planning to work on a degree or certificate in a field that the state has designated as a work force shortage area; currently, those are allied health sciences, community or social service, and teaching. They must be able to demonstrate financial need and SAT or ACT scores in the top quartile. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

3678 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR HEALTH EDUCATION

Attn: Scholarship Committee
1900 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191-1599
Tel: (703)476-3437
Free: 800-213-7193, ext. 437
Fax: (703)476-6638
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aahperd.org/aahe/template.cfm?template=scholarships-main.html

To provide financial assistance to undergraduates who are currently enrolled in a health education program.

Title of Award: AAHE Undergraduate Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Health education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 plus a 1-year complimentary student membership in the association. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate students who are enrolled full time in a health education program at a 4-year college or university. Applicants must a GPA of 3.25 or higher and be active in health education professional activities and organizations at their school and/or in their community. They must submit a list of extracurricular service activities; an official transcript; 3 letters of recommendation; and an essay that includes what they hope to accomplish as a health educator (during training and in the future) and attributes and aspirations brought to the field of health education. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.

3679 AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS

Attn: Scholars Program
555 New Jersey Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20001-2079
Tel: (202)879-4400
Free: 800-238-1133, ext. 4481
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aft.org/scholarships

To provide financial assistance to children of members of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) who wish to work on a degree in selected fields at a 4-year college or university.

Title of Award: Robert G. Porter Scholars Program Postsecondary Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Health care services; Industrial and labor relations; Public administration Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 4 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration: 4 years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors whose parent or guardian has been an AFT member for at least 1 year. Applicants must be planning to attend a 4-year college or university to prepare for a career in labor, education, health care, or government service. Selection is based on educational background, future education plans, school-related activities, community activities, honors and awards, work experience, 2 letters of recommendation, and a 350-word essay on a topic that changes annually but relates to the labor movement. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

3680 AMERICAN GEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE

Attn: Minority Participation Program
4220 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22302-1502
Tel: (703)379-2480, ext. 227
Fax: (703)379-7563
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.agiweb.org/mpp/index.html

To provide financial assistance to underrepresented minority undergraduate and graduate students interested in working on a degree in the geosciences.

Title of Award: Minority Geoscience Student Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Geology; Hydrology; Meteorology; Oceanography; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 19 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $3,000 per year. Duration: 1 academic year; renewable if the recipient maintains satisfactory performance.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of ethnic minority groups underrepresented in the geosciences (Blacks, Hispanics, American Indians, Eskimos, Hawaiians, and Samoans). U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Applicants must be full-time students enrolled in an accredited institution working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in the geosciences, including geology, geophysics, hydrology, meteorology, physical oceanography, planetary geology, and earth science education; students in other natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering are not eligible. Selection is based on a 250-word essay on career goals and why the applicant has chosen a geoscience as a major, work experience, recommendations, honors and awards, extracurricular activities, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Funding for this program is provided by ExxonMobil Corporation, ConocoPhillips, ChevronTexaco Corporation, Marathon Corporation, and the Seismological Society of America.

3681 AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
2601 I-40 East
Amarillo, TX 79104
Tel: (806)376-5181; 888-209-8322
Fax: (806)376-1005
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aqha.com/foundation/scholarships/index.html

To provide financial assistance for college to members of the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) or the American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA) who are planning a career in education or nursing.

Title of Award: AQHF Education or Nursing Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Nursing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $2,500 per year. Duration: Up to 4 years, provided the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher and full-time enrollment.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must have been members of either organization for at least 1 year and be graduating high school seniors or already enrolled in college. They must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and be planning to work on a degree in education or nursing. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

3682 ARIZONA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

4000 North Central Avenue, Suite 1600
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Tel: (602)264-1774
Free: 800-352-5411, ext. 114
Fax: (602)240-6887
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.arizonaea.org

To provide financial assistance to members of the Arizona Education Association (AEA) or their immediate families who are planning a career as an educator.

Title of Award: Nell Wilcoxen/Arizona Education Association Future Educator Scholarship Grant Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: At least 2 each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Funds are sent directly to the recipient's school. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to AEA members and their immediate families who are planning to prepare for a career as an educator. Applicants must submit essays (up to 750 words) on 1) why they are interested in teaching as a career; and 2) what schools and teachers can do to build a trusting and supporting relationship with parents and community members that will lead to better student achievement and success. Selection is based on those essays, academic abilities, honors, leadership positions, school and community activities, references, and need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

3683 ASSOCIATION ON AMERICAN INDIAN AFFAIRS, INC.

Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
966 Hungerford Drive, Suite 12-B
Rockville, MD 20850
Tel: (240)314-7155
Fax: (240)314-7159
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.indian-affairs.org/alloganslagle.htm

To provide financial assistance for college to Native American students, especially those interested in majoring in education.

Title of Award: Emilie Hesemeyer Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education; General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500 per year. Funds are paid directly to accredited educational institutions to be used for tuition, books, and other academic-related expenses. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years or until completion of a degree, provided the recipient maintains satisfactory progress.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to American Indian and Native Alaskan full-time undergraduate students. Preference is given to students working on a degree in education. Applicants must submit documentation of financial need, a Certificate of Indian Blood showing at least one-quarter Indian blood, proof of tribal enrollment, an essay on their educational goals, 2 letters of recommendation, and their most recent transcript. Deadline for Receipt: July of each year. Additional Information: Recipients may attend the accredited college or university of their choice.

3684 ASSOCIATION FOR EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION OF THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED OF OHIO

c/o Marjorie E. Ward
1568 Lafayette Drive
Columbus, OH 43220
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aerohio.org/schgrts/schol-grant.htm

To provide financial assistance to Ohio residents who are working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in a field related to rehabilitation of the blind.

Title of Award: AERO Personnel Preparation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Counseling/Guidance; Education, Special; Rehabilitation, Physical/Psychological; Visual impairment Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students in rehabilitation counseling, rehabilitation teaching, orientation and mobility, or education of students with visual disabilities. Applicants must be residents of Ohio, although they may be studying in any state. Undergraduates must have at least junior standing. All applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit 1) a short essay explaining why they have chosen their specific field as their profession and what they would like to contribute to the field; 2) a short description of volunteer or paid involvement with individuals with visual disabilities or any other disability; 3) transcripts; and 4) 3 letters of recommendation. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

3685 ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN GEOSCIENTISTS

Attn: AWG Foundation
P.O. Box 30645
Lincoln, NE 68503-0645
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.awg.org/eas/minority.html

To provide financial assistance to minority women who are interested in working on an undergraduate degree in the geosciences.

Title of Award: Association for Women Geoscientists Minority Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Chemistry; Earth sciences; Education; Geology; Geosciences; Hydrology; Meteorology; Oceanography; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A total of $5,000 is available for this program each year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women who are African American, Hispanic, or Native American (including Eskimo, Hawaiian, Samoan, or American Indian). Applicants must be full-time students working on, or planning to work on, an undergraduate degree in the geosciences (including geology, geophysics, geochemistry, hydrology, meteorology, physical oceanography, planetary geology, or earth science education). They must submit a 500-word essay on why they have chosen to major in the geosciences and their career goals, 2 letters of recommendation, high school and/or college transcripts, and SAT or ACT scores. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program, first offered in 2004, is supported by ExxonMobil Foundation.

3686 BANK OF AMERICA FOUNDATION

Attn: Achievement Awards Program
CA5-704-08-03
315 Montgomery Street, Eighth Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104-1866
Tel: (415)953-0927; 888-488-9802
Fax: (415)622-3469
Web Site: http://www.bankofamerica.com/foundation

To recognize and reward high school seniors in California who excel in specific subject areas.

Title of Award: Bank of America Achievement Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Art; Business administration; Communications; Computer and information sciences; Education, English as a second language; English language and literature; History; Home Economics; Linguistics; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Music; Playwriting; Religion; Science; Social sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: All 320 finalists receive cash awards; the top 40 finalists (1 in each general study area in each region) receive first-place awards and other finalists receive awards depending on their scores in the competition. Funds Available: The cash awards are $2,000 for first-place winners, $1,500 for second-place winners, $1,000 for third-place winners, and $500 for other participating finalists. Duration: Prizes are awarded annually.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible are high school seniors in California who are chosen by faculty committees in their schools. The committees select students to receive certificates in specific study areas (agriculture, art, business, communications, computer studies, drama, English, English as a Second Language, foreign language, history, home economics, mathematics, music, religious studies, science, social science, and trades and industrial studies). Small high schools (those with 199 or fewer students in grades 10-12) may award a total of 7 certificates and large high schools (those with 200 or more students) present a total of 14 certificates. In addition, the faculty committees select graduating seniors to receive plaques in 4 general study areas (applied arts, fine arts, liberal arts, and science and mathematics); certificate winners may not also receive plaques; the number of plaques awarded by each high school also depends on the size of the school (2 plaques with enrollment of 1 to 199 students in grades 10-12, 3 plaques with 200 to 599 students, and 4 plaques for schools with more than 600 students). Winners of plaques are then eligible to enter the Achievement Awards competition. Of all plaque winners statewide, 320 finalists (8 in each of 10 regions in each of the 4 general study areas) are selected to enter competitions involving 1) an essay judged on written expression, logical progression, ability to focus on topic, and creative interpretation, and 2) a group discussion judged on cooperation, sound and logical thinking, oral communication and command of English, and originality of thought. Deadline for Receipt: Schools must select their plaque recipients before the end of January of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1948.

3687 BAPTIST CONVENTION OF NEW YORK

Attn: Church Growth Division
6538 Baptist Way
East Syracuse, NY 13057
Tel: (315)433-1001
Free: 800-552-0004
Fax: (315)433-1026
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.bcnysbc.org/church_growth/scholarships.htm

To provide financial assistance to members of churches in the Baptist Convention of New York who are preparing for a vocation in full-time Christian service.

Title of Award: Mary Crowley Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Religious; General studies/Field of study not specified; Music; Religion Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year; may be renewed as long as the recipient maintains full-time enrollment and a GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who are members in good standing of churches in the Baptist Convention of New York. First priority is given to students preparing for full-time Christian service as ministerial students, missionary candidates, or other church-related vocations in music, education, or youth. If funds are available, students not entering full-time Christian vocations will be considered. Applicants must submit an essay in which they share their goals for the future and how a degree in higher education will help them achieve those goals. Financial need is also considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

3688 BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarships
1900 M Street, N.W., Suite 310
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202)293-1100, ext. 173
Fax: (202)861-0298
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.bpwusa.org

To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to mature women who are employed or seeking employment in selected fields.

Title of Award: Career Advancement Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Business administration; Computer and information sciences; Dentistry; Education; Engineering; Humanities; Law; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Medicine; Paralegal studies; Physical sciences; Social sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Master's Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 120 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be women who are at least 25 years of age, citizens of the United States, within 2 years of completing their course of study, officially accepted into an accredited program or course of study at an American institution (including those in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands), in financial need, and planning to use the desired training to improve their chances for advancement, train for a new career field, or enter/reenter the job market. They must be in a transitional period in their lives and be interested in studying 1 of the following fields: biological sciences, business studies, computer science, engineering, humanities, mathematics, paralegal studies, physical sciences, social science, teacher education certification, or for a professional degree (J.D., D.D.S., M.D.). Study at the Ph.D. level and for non-degree programs is not covered. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: The scholarship may be used to support part-time study as well as academic or vocational/paraprofessional/office skills training. The program was established in 1969. Scholarships cannot be used to pay for classes already in progress. The program does not cover study at the doctoral level, correspondence courses, postdoctoral studies, or studies in foreign countries. Training must be completed within 24 months.

3689 CALIFORNIA CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION

Attn: Director of Member and Office Services
1221 H Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Tel: (916)444-0845
Fax: (916)444-2194
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.calcattlemen.org/ycc.htm

To provide financial assistance to members of the California Cattlemen's Association (CCA) and their families who are attending college to prepare for a career in the beef industry.

Title of Award: California Cattlemen's Association Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Business; Communications; Education; Marketing and distribution; Nutrition Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 10 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is at least $1,000. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students currently attending a junior college, 4-year college, or university in California who are CCA Young Cattlemen members or whose parents are current CCA members. Applicants must be preparing for a career associated with the beef cattle industry, including production, nutrition, trade, agricultural communications, agricultural education and professional services, marketing, and lending. Selection is based on future plans in the beef industry, academic achievement (GPA of 2.5 or higher), community involvement, and knowledge of the beef industry. An interview may be required.Deadline for Receipt: July of each year. Additional Information: Supporters of this program include the CCA Allied Industries Council, the CCA Feeder Council, and Allflex USA.

3690 CALIFORNIA RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

Attn: Executive Director
800 Howe Avenue, Suite 370
Sacramento, CA 95825
Tel: (916)923-2200
Fax: (916)923-1910
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.calrta.org/scholar.htm

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in education in California.

Title of Award: Laura E. Settle Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 scholarship is offered at each UC and CSU campus. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to senior undergraduates and graduate students majoring in education at a campus of the University of California (UC) or the California State University (CSU) system. Students interested in applying must contact the department of teacher education at their campus.

3691 CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR

Attn: Friends of the Fair Scholarship Program
1600 Exposition Boulevard
P.O. Box 15649
Sacramento, CA 95852
Tel: (916)274-5969
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.bigfun.org

To provide financial assistance to residents of California who are working on a teacher credential.

Title of Award: California State Fair Teacher Credential Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 at $1,500 and 1 at $500. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,500 or $500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of California currently working on a teacher credential at a college or university in the state. Reentry professionals are also eligible. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a 2-page essay on why they are pursuing their desired career and life goals. Selection is based on personal commitment, goals established for their chosen field, leadership potential, and civic accomplishments. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The Friends of the Fair Scholarship Program was established in 1993.

3692 CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR

Attn: Friends of the Fair Scholarship Program
1600 Exposition Boulevard
P.O. Box 15649
Sacramento, CA 95852
Tel: (916)274-5969
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.bigfun.org

To provide financial assistance for college to residents of California who are interested in majoring in designated fields or preparing for a career in the Fair industry.

Title of Award: Eddie G. Cole Memorial Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Education, Physical; Equine studies Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 at $1,000 and 1 at $500. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,000 or $500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of California currently working on an undergraduate degree at a college or university in the state. Applicants be 1) majoring in physical education, agriculture, or equine studies; or 2) preparing for a career in the Fair industry. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a 2-page essay on why they are pursuing their desired career and life goals. Selection is based on personal commitment, goals established for their chosen field, leadership potential, and civic accomplishments. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The Friends of the Fair Scholarship Program was established in 1993.

3693 CALIFORNIA STUDENT AID COMMISSION

Attn: Specialized Programs
10811 International Drive
P.O. Box 419029
Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9029
Tel: (916)526-8276; 888-CA-GRANT
Fax: (916)526-7977
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.csac.ca.gov

To provide scholarship/loans to college students in California who are preparing for a career in child development.

Title of Award: California Child Development Grant Program Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Early childhood; Education, Elementary Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 274 students received $253,626 in support. Funds Available: The annual stipend is $1,000 for students enrolled in 2-year colleges or $2,000 for students enrolled in 4-year colleges. This is a scholarship/loan program; recipients must teach full time in a licensed California children's center for 1 year for each year of grant assistance. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains at least half time enrollment and satisfactory academic progress. The maximum total benefit is $6,000.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college students in California who plan to teach or supervise at a licensed children's center. Applicants must be California residents working on a child development permit at the teacher, master teacher, site supervisor, or program director level; be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen; be able to demonstrate financial need; and be nominated by an eligible postsecondary institution. Selection is based on demonstrated financial need and academic achievement. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This is a federally-supported program, subject to annual funding review by Congress.

3694 CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF UKRAINIAN STUDIES

c/o University of Alberta
450 Athabasca Hall
Edmonton, AB, Canada T6G 2E8
Tel: (780)492-2972
Fax: (780)492-4967
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cius.ca

To provide financial assistance to Canadian undergraduate students majoring in a field related to Ukrainian or Ukrainian Canadian studies.

Title of Award: Leo J. Krysa Family Undergraduate Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Canadian studies; Education; European studies; Humanities; Social sciences; Ukrainian studies Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $C3,500. Duration: 8 months; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are entering the final year of study for an undergraduate degree at a college or university in Canada. Applicants' programs must emphasize Ukrainian and/or Ukrainian Canadian studies, through a combination of Ukrainian and east European or Canadian courses in education, history, humanities, or the social sciences. Selection is based on overall academic record, performance in Ukrainian-content courses, a working sample, and community involvement. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Recipients may attend any Canadian university.

3695 CARPE DIEM FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS

Attn: Executive Director
P.O. Box 3194
Chicago, IL 60690-3194
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.carpediemfoundation.org

To provide financial assistance to entering or continuing undergraduate students majoring or planning to major in specified fields.

Title of Award: Carpe Diem Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Architecture; Art; Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Education; Engineering, Biomedical; Medicine; Music; Music composition; Political science; Science; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 17 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range from $2,500 to $5,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years if the recipient maintains a GPA of "B+"or higher, full-time enrollment, and participation in activities that improve the quality of the academic and social life of their community.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduates majoring or planning to major in the following 6 areas: 1) political science; 2) pre-med, biomedical engineering, biology, and chemistry; 3) science and technology; 4) education; 5) art and architecture; and 6) music performance or composition. Applicants must be high school seniors or college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors. Along with their application, they must submit 1) a 200-word essay on their accomplishments during high school in which they take the greatest pride; 2) a 200-word essay on their family, especially with regard to service occupations and involvement in community organizations; and 3) a 500-word essay explaining why they have chosen their course of study. Music and art applicants must also submit samples of their work. Preference is given to students whose parents are or have been employed in education; local, state, or federal government; social service; public health (including medical providers); the administration of justice; and the fine arts. Selection is based on demonstrated leadership, community service, character, academics, and potential to improve the quality of human life. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, but they may be residents of any state. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2002. There is a $14 application fee.

3696 CATCHING THE DREAM

8200 Mountain Road, N.E., Suite 203
Albuquerque, NM 87110-7835
Tel: (505)262-2351
Fax: (505)262-0534
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.catchingthedream.org

To provide financial assistance to American Indian students who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in selected fields.

Title of Award: MESBEC Program Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Computer and information sciences; Education; Engineering; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies; generally, 30 to 35 each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $5,000. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to American Indians who can provide proof that they are at least one-quarter Indian blood and a member of a U.S. tribe that is federally-recognized, state-recognized, or terminated. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll full time and major in the 1 of the following fields: mathematics, engineering, science, business administration, education, or computer science. They may be entering freshmen, undergraduate students, graduate students, or Ph.D. candidates. Along with their application, they must submit documentation of financial need, 3 letters of recommendation, copies of applications and responses for at least 15 other sources of funding, official transcripts, standardized test scores (ACT, SAT, GRE, MCAT, LSAT, etc.), and an essay explaining their goals in life, college plans, and career plans (especially how those plans include working with and benefiting Indians). Selection is based on merit and potential for improving the lives of Indian people. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year for fall term; September of each year for spring and winter terms; March of each year for summer school. Additional Information: MESBEC is an acronym that stands for the priority areas of this program: mathematics, engineering, science, business, education, and computers. The sponsor was formerly known as the Native American Scholarship Fund.

3697 CATCHING THE DREAM

8200 Mountain Road, N.E., Suite 203
Albuquerque, NM 87110-7835
Tel: (505)262-2351
Fax: (505)262-0534
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.catchingthedream.org

To provide financial assistance to American Indian paraprofessionals in the education field who wish to return to college or graduate school.

Title of Award: Native American Leadership in Education (NALE) Program Area, Field, or Subject: Counseling/Guidance; Education; Educational administration Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies; generally, 15 or more each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $5,000. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to paraprofessionals who are working in Indian schools and who plan to return to school to complete their degree in education, counseling, or school administration. Applicants must be able to provide proof that they are at least one-quarter Indian blood and a member of a U.S. tribe that is federally-recognized, state-recognized, or terminated. Along with their application, they must submit documentation of financial need, 3 letters of recommendation, copies of applications and responses for at least 15 other sources of funding, official transcripts, standardized test scores (ACT, SAT, GRE, MCAT, LSAT, etc.), and an essay explaining their goals in life, college plans, and career plans (especially how those plans include working with and benefiting Indians). Selection is based on merit and potential for improving the lives of Indian people. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year for fall term; September of each year for spring and winter terms; March of each year for summer school. Additional Information: The sponsor was formerly known as the Native American Scholarship Fund.

3698 CHICKASAW FOUNDATION

P.O. Box 1726
Ada, OK 74821-1726
Tel: (580)421-9030
Fax: (580)421-9031
Web Site: http://www.cflink.org

To provide financial assistance to members of the Chickasaw Nation who are majoring or minoring in American history.

Title of Award: Colbert "Bud" Baker Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education; History, American; Law; Native American studies Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Chickasaw students who are currently enrolled full time at an accredited institution of higher education. Applicants must be classified as juniors or seniors at a 4-year college. They must be majoring in history or majoring in education or prelaw with a minor in history. The history emphasis must be on Chickasaw tribal history or Native American studies. Along with their application, they must submit high school or college transcripts, 2 letters of recommendation, a copy of their Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood, a copy of their Chickasaw Nation citizenship card, and a 1-page essay on their long-term goals and plans for achieving them. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

3699 CHICKASAW FOUNDATION

P.O. Box 1726
Ada, OK 74821-1726
Tel: (580)421-9030
Fax: (580)421-9031
Web Site: http://www.cflink.org

To provide financial assistance to members of the Chickasaw Nation interested in studying education in college.

Title of Award: Mary K. Moreland and Daniel T. Jenks Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Chickasaw students who are currently enrolled full time as an undergraduate at an accredited 4-year college. Applicants must be majoring in education and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit high school or college transcripts, 2 letters of recommendation, a copy of their Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood, a copy of their Chickasaw Nation citizenship card, and a 1-page essay on their long-term goals and plans for achieving them. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

3700 ALEXANDER CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION OF INDIANA

312 East Main Street, Suite B
P.O. Box 246
Greenfield, IN 46140-0246
Tel: (317)467-1223
Web Site: http://www.acfindiana.org

To provide financial assistance to members of the Christian Church or Church of Christ (Independent) in Indiana who are preparing for a church-related vocation.

Title of Award: Alexander Christian Foundation of Indiana Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Religious; Music; Religion Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,200 to $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the Christian Church or Church of Christ (Independent) in Indiana who are candidates for a church-related vocation or currently working full time on an appropriate undergraduate or graduate degree. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend a college or seminary affiliated with the Christian Churches/Churches of Christ. Students at Christian colleges must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit an essay of 500 to 1,000 words on "Why I Desire to Serve Christ in a Church-Related Vocation." Selection is based on that essay, evaluations of the applicant's character and motivation by their home church minister and an elder of their church, and transcripts. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1964. Church-related vocations include preaching ministry, youth ministry, missions ministry, music ministry, counseling ministry, and education ministry.

3701 CHRISTIAN LIFE RESOURCES

Attn: WELS Lutherans for Life
Scholarship Review Committee
2949 North Mayfair Road, Suite 309
Milwaukee, WI 53222-4304
Tel: (414)774-1331
Fax: (414)774-1360
Web Site: http://www.christianliferesources.com

To provide financial assistance to Lutheran high school seniors in Wisconsin who are interested in studying life-related issues in college.

Title of Award: WELS Lutherans for Life Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Education, Special; Engineering, Biomedical; Journalism; Law; Medicine; Physical therapy; Political science; Psychology; Social work Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 9 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends up to $1,000 are available. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who are active members of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) or an affiliated church. Applicants must be planning to go to a 4-year school to prepare for a secular career in which pro-life values will be demonstrated. Acceptable fields include medicine, biotechnology/biological engineering, medical research/genetics, law/politics, journalism/media, psychology, physical therapy, social services, or special education. They must have a GPA of 3.25 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit essays on 1) the field of study they plan to enter and how it relates to pro-life issues; 2) why the scholarship should be awarded to them, including their future goals; and 3) how they have demonstrated a Christian, pro-life attitude in their life. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: WELS Lutherans for Life was formerly a ministry of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.

3702 CLASSICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE EMPIRE STATE

P.O. Box 12722
Albany, NY 12212
Web Site: http://wwww.caesny.org/grants.asp

To provide financial assistance to students from New York who are preparing to teach Latin in school.

Title of Award: Terry Walker Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Classical studies; Education; Education, Elementary; Education, Secondary; Foreign languages Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who are currently enrolled in college in at least the sophomore year and graduated from a high school in New York and/or are currently attending college in New York. Preference is given to students who are preparing to teach Latin on the elementary or secondary school level. Applicants must submit a self-evaluation essay in which they describe their competence in Latin, speaking skills, arguments for the retention and expansion of Latin in the schools, and ideas for the motivation and instruction of students. Selection is based on that essay, character, scholarship (especially in the field of classics), ability to work with young people, and intention to teach Latin on the elementary and/or secondary level. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Linda M. Emanuel, Scholarships and Awards Chair, 30 Gordon Road, Middletown, NY 10941-3345, E-mail: [email protected]. There is a $5 application fee.

3703 CLASSICAL ASSOCIATION OF NEW ENGLAND

c/o Allen M. Ware
University of Connecticut
Department of History
Box U-103
Storrs, CT 06269-2103
Tel: (860)486-3722
Fax: (860)486-0641
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.caneweb.org

To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students in New England who are working on certification as a teacher of Latin or Greek.

Title of Award: CANE Certification Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Classical studies; Education, Secondary; Foreign languages Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Doctorate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Funds are intended to cover tuition and fees. Duration: 1 year or summer session.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to junior and senior undergraduates at colleges and universities in New England and to holders of a master's degree. Applicants must be preparing for secondary school certification as a teacher of Latin or Greek or both in a New England state. Full-time, part-time, and summer programs qualify. Along with their application, they must submit 2 letters of recommendation from college classicists, a letter attesting to their ability to communicate and work with young people and inspire them to high levels of achievement, a 1,000-word personal statement explaining why they are preparing for a career as a secondary school classicist, high school and college transcripts, and a description of their program and the expenses involved. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

3704 COLORADO COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION

1380 Lawrence Street, Suite 1200
Denver, CO 80204
Tel: (303)866-2723
Fax: (303)866-4266
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.state.co.us/cche/finaid/students/stateaid/types.html

To provide funding to Colorado undergraduate education students who need assistance in paying for their education while they are working as student teachers.

Title of Award: Colorado Supplemental Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (SLEAP) Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The amount of assistance varies, to a maximum of $5,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Colorado who are enrolled in an undergraduate or postbaccalaureate teacher education program in the states. Applicants must be engaged full time in a student teaching assignment as preparation for teacher education licensure. They must be able to demonstrate financial need. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Deadline for Receipt: Each participating institution sets its own deadlines. Additional Information: Applications are available either from the Colorado Commission on Higher Education or from the financial aid office of eligible Colorado institutions.

3705 COLORADO YOUNG FARMER EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Northeastern Junior College
100 College Drive
Sterling, CO 80751
Tel: (970)521-6690
Fax: (970)521-6801
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.coloradoyoungfarmer.com/cyfschol.htm

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students in Colorado interested in preparing for a career teaching agricultural education.

Title of Award: Colorado Young Farmer Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 5 of these scholarships were awarded (2 to entering freshmen and 1 each to a sophomore, junior, and senior). Funds Available: Stipends are $500 for freshmen and sophomores, $750 for juniors, or $1,250 for seniors. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students working on a degree in agriculture at a Colorado state college. Applicants must be interested in teaching agricultural education. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program, which began in 1992, is supported by Case IH.

3706 CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION AND DANCE

c/o Jodie Hellman, Scholarship Chair
376 Old Woodbury Road
Southbury, CT 06488
Tel: (203)264-7921
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ctahperd.org/mary_benevento.htm

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Connecticut who are interested in studying health, physical education, recreation, or dance in college.

Title of Award: Mary Benevento Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Dance; Education, Physical; Health care services; Parks and recreation Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are paid to the recipient's college or university to be applied toward tuition, books, room, and board. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens who are graduating seniors at high schools in Connecticut. Applicants must be interested in attending a college or university that offers a bachelor's degree in order to prepare for a career in the professional studies of health (defined as school health teaching, not nursing, public health, or psychology), physical education, recreation, or dance. They must submit a 300-word statement describing the educational objectives that qualify them for the scholarship award and summarizing their school and out-of-school activities and accomplishments. Selection is based on that essay, academic achievement, honors and awards, school and community extracurricular activities, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

3707 CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION AND DANCE

c/o Jodie Hellman, Scholarship Chair
376 Old Woodbury Road
Southbury, CT 06488
Tel: (203)264-7921
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ctahperd.org/laemel.htm

To provide financial assistance to college juniors and seniors from Connecticut who are interested in preparing for a career in health, physical education, recreation, or dance.

Title of Award: Gibson-Laemel Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Dance; Education, Physical; Health care services; Parks and recreation Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are paid to the recipient's college or university to be applied toward tuition, books, room, and board. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Connecticut who are entering their junior or senior year of college and preparing for a career in the professional studies of health (defined as school health teaching, not nursing, public health, or psychology), physical education, recreation, or dance. Applicants must submit 1) a 350-word statement expressing their thoughts and feelings on why they are entering the field of health, physical education, recreation, or dance; 2) transcripts (with a GPA of 2.7 or higher); and 3) letters of recommendation from 2 professionally related sources. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

3708 CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

Attn: Office of Student Financial Aid
61 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105-2326
Tel: (860)947-1855
Fax: (860)947-1838
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ctdhe.org/SFA/sfa.htm

To provide financial assistance and loan repayment to minority upper-division college students in Connecticut who are interested in teaching at public schools in the state.

Title of Award: Connecticut Minority Teacher Incentive Program Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $5,000 per year. In addition, if recipients complete a credential and teach at a public school in Connecticut, they may receive up to $2,500 per year, for up to 4 years, to help pay off college loans. Duration: Up to 2 years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to minority juniors and seniors enrolled full time in Connecticut college and university teacher preparation programs. Students must be nominated by the education dean at their institution. Deadline for Receipt: September of each year.

3709 CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

Attn: Education and Employment Information Center
61 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105-2326
Tel: (860)947-1846
Free: 800-842-0229 within CT
Fax: (860)947-1311
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ctdhe.org/SFA/sfa.htm

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in Connecticut who are preparing for a career as a special education teacher.

Title of Award: Connecticut Special Education Teacher Incentive Grant Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Special; Hearing and deafness; Visual impairment Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000 per year for full-time study or $2,000 per year for part-time graduate study. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time juniors and seniors and graduate students (full or part time) who are residents of Connecticut. Applicants must be enrolled in 1) special education teacher preparation programs at selected universities in Connecticut; or 2) out-of-state teacher preparation programs seeking cross-endorsement for teaching "low-incidence student" areas. They must be nominated by the dean of education at their school and have a stated intent to teach in a Connecticut public school, an approved private special education facility, or a Regional Educational Service Center. Priority is given to minority (African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American, and Native American) and bilingual students and to Connecticut residents enrolled in an approved out-of-state program. Deadline for Receipt: August of each year. Additional Information: The approved in-state programs are at Central Connecticut State University, Fairfield University, Saint Joseph College, Southern Connecticut State University, University of Connecticut, and University of Hartford. The programs for students seeking cross-endorsement certification for teaching students who are blind and partially-sighted or visually impaired are at Hunter College of CUNY (New York, New York), Dominican College (Orangeburg, New York), Teachers College of Columbia University (New York, New York), and University of Northern Colorado (Greeley, Colorado). The programs for students seeking cross-endorsement certification for teaching students who are deaf or hearing-impaired are at Hunter College, Teachers College, Clarke School for the Deaf at Smith College (Northampton, Massachusetts), and Boston University (Boston, Massachusetts).

3710 CONTINENTAL SOCIETY, DAUGHTERS OF INDIAN WARS

c/o Mrs. Donald C. Trolinger, Scholarship Chair
61300 East 110 Road
Miami, OK 74354-4726
E-mail: [email protected]

To provide financial assistance to Native American college students who are interested in preparing for a career in education.

Title of Award: Continental Society, Daughters of Indian Wars Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Social work Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be certified tribal members of a federally-recognized tribe, plan to prepare for a career in education or social service, plan to work on a reservation, be a junior at an accredited college, have earned at least a 3.0 GPA, and carry at least 10 quarter hours or 8 semester hours. Selection is based primarily on academic achievement and commitment to the field of study; financial need is not necessary but is considered. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

3711 COOK INLET REGION, INC.

Attn: CIRI Foundation
2600 Cordova Street, Suite 206
Anchorage, AK 99503
Tel: (907)263-5582
Free: 800-764-3382
Fax: (907)263-5588
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ciri.com/tcf/scholarship.html

To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate studies in selected fields to Alaska Natives who are original enrollees to Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and their lineal descendants.

Title of Award: CIRI Foundation Special Excellence Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Education; Engineering; General studies/Field of study not specified; Health care services; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $18,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Alaska Native enrollees to CIRI under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971 and their lineal descendants. There are no Alaska residency requirements or age limitations. Applicants must be accepted or enrolled full time in a 4-year undergraduate or a graduate degree program. They must have a GPA of 3.7 or higher. Preference is given to students working on a degree in business, education, mathematics, sciences, health services, or engineering. Selection is based on academic achievement, rigor of course work or degree program, quality of a statement of purpose, student financial contribution, financial need, grade level, previous work performance, education and community activities, letters of recommendation, seriousness of purpose, and practicality of educational and professional goals. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1997. Recipients must enroll in school on a full-time basis.

3712 DECA

1908 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191-1594
Tel: (703)860-5000
Fax: (703)860-4013
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.deca.org/scholarships/index.html

To provide financial assistance to DECA members interested in studying business or marketing education in college.

Title of Award: Coca-Cola DECA Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Education; Marketing and distribution Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 5 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to DECA members who are interested in working full time on a 2-year or 4-year degree in marketing, business, or marketing education. Applicants must be able to demonstrate evidence of DECA activities, academic achievement, leadership ability, and community service involvement. Selection is based on merit, not financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program, established in 2002, is sponsored by the Coca-Cola Company.

3713 DECA

1908 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191-1594
Tel: (703)860-5000
Fax: (703)860-4013
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.deca.org/scholarships/index.html

To provide financial assistance to DECA members interested in studying management or marketing education in college.

Title of Award: Otis Spunkmeyer Student Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Management; Marketing and distribution Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 15 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to DECA members who are interested in working full time on a 2-year or 4-year degree in marketing, management, or marketing education. Applicants must be able to demonstrate evidence of DECA activities, academic achievement, leadership ability, and community service involvement. Selection is based on merit, not financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program is sponsored by Otis Spunkmeyer, Inc.

3714 DECA

1908 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191-1594
Tel: (703)860-5000
Fax: (703)860-4013
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.deca.org/scholarships/index.html

To provide financial assistance to DECA members interested in studying business or marketing education in college.

Title of Award: Walgreens DECA Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Education; Marketing and distribution Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 5 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to DECA members who are interested in working full time on a 2-year or 4-year degree in marketing, business, or marketing education. Applicants must be able to demonstrate evidence of DECA activities, academic achievement, leadership ability, and community service involvement. Selection is based on merit, not financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program, established in 2004, is sponsored by Walgreens.

3715 DELAWARE ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

860 Silver Lake Boulevard, Suite 150
Dover, DE 19904-2402
Tel: (302)674-0630
Fax: (302)674-8305
Web Site: http://www.edasa.org

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Delaware who plan to major in education in college.

Title of Award: Delaware Association of School Administrators Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000; funds are paid directly to the recipient's college. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors who are at high schools in Delaware where at least 1 administrator is a member of the Delaware Association of School Administrators. Applicants must be planning to major in education in college. They are invited to submit an essay (from 300 to 500 words) on "Why I Chose Education as My Career Field." Selection is based primarily on the essay. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

3716 DELAWARE HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION

Carvel State Office Building
820 North French Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Tel: (302)577-3240
Free: 800-292-7935
Fax: (302)577-6765
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.doe.state.de.us/high-ed/christa.htm

To provide scholarship/loans for teacher training to Delaware residents with outstanding academic records.

Title of Award: Christa McAuliffe Teacher Scholarship/Loan Area, Field, or Subject: Counseling/Guidance; Education; Education, Bilingual and cross-cultural; Education, English as a second language; Education, Special; English language and literature; Library and archival sciences; Linguistics; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Psychology; Reading; Speech and language pathology/audiology; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 50 each year. Funds Available: Funds up to the cost of tuition, fees, and other direct educational expenses are provided. This is a scholarship/loan program; if the recipient performs required service at a school in Delaware, the loan is forgiven. Duration: 1 year; renewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Delaware residents who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment at a Delaware college or university in a program leading to teacher qualification. Preference is given to applicants planning to teach in an area of critical need. High school seniors must rank in the top half of their class and have above-average scores on the SAT or ACT; applicants who are already enrolled in college must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher. Selection is based on academic achievement. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The areas of critical need recently included bilingual education, business education, English, foreign languages, English to speakers of other languages, mathematics, reading, science, school librarianship, school psychology, special education, speech pathology, and technology education.

3717 DELAWARE STATE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Attn: Scholarship Committee
136 East Water Street
Dover, DE 19901
Tel: (302)734-5834; (866)734-5834
Fax: (302)674-8499
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.dsea.org/aboutdsea/dsea/scholarship.htm

To provide scholarship/loans to high school seniors in Delaware who are interested in preparing for a teaching career.

Title of Award: Christopher K. Smith Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. This is a scholarship/loan program. Recipients are expected to be employed for 1 year as a teacher in a public school district within 1 year of graduation. If this does not happen, the scholarship is viewed as a loan and must be repaid with interest. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Seniors graduating from a public high school in Delaware are invited to apply, if they are interested in preparing for a career in teaching. Selection is based on class rank, GPA, standardized test scores, school activities, awards and honors, career plans, and letters of reference. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Recipients are expected to work on a 4-year college degree leading to a Delaware teacher certificate and to teach in a public school (preferably in Delaware) for at least 1 year.

3718 DELTA GAMMA FOUNDATION

Attn: Director, Service for Sight
3250 Riverside Drive
P.O. Box 21397
Columbus, OH 43221-0397
Tel: (614)481-8169
Fax: (614)481-0133
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.deltagamma.org/ruth_billow_grants.shtml

To provide financial assistance to members of Delta Gamma sorority who are visually impaired or preparing for a career in working with the visually impaired.

Title of Award: Ruth Billow Memorial Education Fund Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Special; General studies/Field of study not specified; Visual impairment Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 to an undergraduate and 1 to a graduate student. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 for undergraduates or $2,500 for graduate students. Duration: 1 year or more.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate members of the sorority who are either 1) blind or visually impaired or 2) pursuing professional training in areas related to working with persons who are blind or visually impaired or in sight preservation. Applicants must be pursuing a program of postsecondary education in the United States or Canada. Deadline for Receipt: Applications may be submitted at any time.

3719 DELTA GAMMA FOUNDATION

Attn: Director of Scholarships, Fellowships and Loans
3250 Riverside Drive
P.O. Box 21397
Columbus, OH 43221-0397
Tel: (614)481-8169
Fax: (614)481-0133
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.deltagamma.org/scholarships_for_undergrad.shtml

To provide financial assistance to members of Delta Gamma sorority who are visually impaired or preparing for a career working with the visually impaired.

Title of Award: Wilma H. Wright Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Special; General studies/Field of study not specified; Visual impairment Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Funds are sent directly to the university or college to be used for tuition, books, laboratory fees, room, and board. They may not be used for sorority dues, house fees, or other chapter expenses. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to initiated members of a collegiate chapter of Delta Gamma in the United States or Canada who have completed 3 semesters or 5 quarters of their college course and have maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must submit a 1- to 2-page essay in which they introduce themselves, including their career goals, reasons for applying for this scholarship, and the impact Delta Gamma has had on their life. Selection is based on scholastic excellence and participation in chapter, campus, and community leadership activities. Preference is given to candidates who are either 1) blind or visually impaired or 2) pursuing professional training in areas related to working with persons who are blind or visually impaired. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Kelly Huckaby, 3609 West Tacon Street, Tampa, FL 33629, E-mail: [email protected].

3720 DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL-LAMBDA STATE ORGANIZATION

Attn: Personal Growth and Services Committee
c/o Julie McMillen, Chair
1106 Willow Drive
Olney, IL 62450-2381
Web Site: http://www.deltakappagamma.org/IL

To provide financial assistance to women in Illinois who are studying education or another field at a college or university in the state.

Title of Award: Lambda State Grant-in-Aid Area, Field, or Subject: Education; General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women who are full-time students at colleges and universities in Illinois. Applicants must be residents of Illinois who are current or former recipients of a recruitment grant or a grant-in-aid from a local chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma. They may be studying any field, including education. Along with their application, they must submit a personal essay on their career goals and interests, transcripts, and letters of recommendation from a university official and from the president of the local chapter. Selection is based on the essay, the letters of recommendation, academic achievement, awards, activities, and community involvement. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: The sponsor is an honorary society of women educators.

3721 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Attn: Federal Student Aid Information Center
P.O. Box 84
Washington, DC 20044-0084
Tel: (319)337-5665
Free: 800-433-3243
Web Site: http://www.studentaid.ed.gov

To provide loans for college or graduate school to students in the United States who demonstrate exceptional financial need.

Title of Award: Federal Perkins Loans Area, Field, or Subject: Criminal justice; Criminology; Disabilities; Education; Education, Bilingual and cross-cultural; Education, Elementary; Education, English as a second language; Education, Secondary; Education, Special; General studies/Field of study not specified; Law enforcement; Linguistics; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Medical technology; Nursing; Science; Social work Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 706,000 new loans, worth more than $1.2 billion, were available for this program. Funds Available: Undergraduate students may borrow up to $4,000 per year, to a maximum of $20,000; graduate and professional school students may borrow up to $6,000 per year, to a maximum of $40,000 (including any Federal Perkins Loans borrowed as an undergraduate). Recently, the average loan was $1,790. The interest rate is 5%. The monthly repayment amount depends on the size of the debt and the length of the repayment period (which may not exceed 10 years). Cancellation of 100% of the loan is provided if the borrower becomes totally and permanently disabled or dies; becomes a full-time teacher in a designated elementary or secondary school serving students from low-income families; becomes a full-time special education teacher of children with disabilities; becomes a full-time qualified professional provider of early intervention services for the disabled; becomes a full-time teacher of mathematics, science, foreign languages, bilingual education, or other teacher shortage areas; becomes a full-time employee of a public or nonprofit child or family service agency providing services to high-risk children and their families from low-income communities; becomes a full-time nurse or medical technician; serves as a full-time law enforcement or corrections officer; or serves as a staff member in the educational component of a Head Start program. Up to 70% of a loan may be cancelled if the student serves as a VISTA or Peace Corps volunteer. Up to 50% a loan may be cancelled if the student serves in the armed forces in areas of hostilities or eminent danger. Duration: Up to 5 years of undergraduate study and up to 5 additional years of graduate or professional study.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens who have at least a high school diploma or GED certificate, are registered with the Selective Service if required, are enrolled as regular students working toward a degree or certificate in an eligible program, and have a valid Social Security number. Financial need as calculated by federal formulas must be demonstrated. Deadline for Receipt: Each participating college and university sets its own deadline. Additional Information: The grace period for Perkins loans is 9 months after graduation, leaving school, or dropping below half-time enrollment. Deferments of loans are available while the recipient is enrolled in an approved graduate or postgraduate program, in an approved rehabilitation training program for the disabled, or for 3 years of unemployment or economic hardship.

3722 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Office of Special Education Programs
Attn: Research to Practice Division
400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Room 3080
Washington, DC 20202-2641
Tel: (202)401-7659
Fax: (202)205-0376
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ed.gov

To provide funding to postsecondary students for research on special education and related services for children with disabilities.

Title of Award: Student-Initiated Research Project Grants to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities Area, Field, or Subject: Disabilities; Education, Special Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Postdoctoral, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 12 grants were available from this program. Funds Available: Maximum annual grants are $20,000. Funding is provided for the cost of such items as data collection, data analysis, travel, materials, necessary equipment, communications, and report preparation. Awards do not include salary or stipend support for the student or fees to paid members of the student's committee or to faculty members at the university the student attends. Duration: Up to 12 months.

Eligibility Requirements: Applications are accepted from principal investigators who will serve as a mentor to an undergraduate or graduate student researcher. The project must focus on special education and related services for children with disabilities and early intervention services for infants and toddlers. Applicants and resulting projects must involve individuals with disabilities or parents of individuals with disabilities in planning, implementing, and evaluating the project. Projects must also make positive efforts to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities. Selection is based on significance of the project (20 points), quality of the project design (35 points), quality of project personnel (20 points), quality of the management plan (15 points), and adequacy of resources (10 points). Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

3723 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Attn: Federal Student Aid Information Center
P.O. Box 84
Washington, DC 20044-0084
Tel: (319)337-5665
Free: 800-433-3243
Web Site: http://www.studentaid.ed.gov

To provide loans for college to students in the United States who demonstrate financial need.

Title of Award: Subsidized Stafford Loans Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Elementary; Education, Secondary; General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 1,678,444 new loans, worth nearly $6.2 billion, were available for the FDLP program and 4,280,235 new loans, worth more than $14.5 billion, were available for the FFEL program. Funds Available: Dependent undergraduate students may borrow up to $2,625 for the first full year of study, up to $3,500 for the second year, and up to $5,500 per year for the third and fourth years. Independent undergraduate students and those whose parents are unable to obtain a loan through the Federal PLUS Program may borrow up to $6,625 for the first full year of study (of which at least $4,000 must be in unsubsidized loans), up to $7,500 for the second year (of which at least $4,000 must be in unsubsidized loans), and up to $10,500 per year for the third and fourth years (of which at least $5,000 per year must be in unsubsidized loans). Graduate students may borrow up to $18,500 per academic year, of which at least $10,000 must be in unsubsidized loans. The total debt that may be incurred under this program is $23,000 for dependent undergraduate students, $46,000 for independent undergraduate students (of which no more than $23,000 may be in subsidized loans), or $138,500 for graduate or professional students (of which no more than $65,500 may be in subsidized loans). Recently, loans under the FDLP program averaged $3,680 per year and loans under the FFEL program averaged $3,402 per year. A loan fee of 4% is deducted from each disbursement of the loan. The interest rate varies but never exceeds 8.25%. Recently, it was 3.42%. For these loans, the federal government pays the interest while the student is enrolled in school at least half time, during a grace period, or during authorized periods of deferment. Several repayment plans are available; exact details depend on the lender, but options include standard, extended, graduated, and income contingent repayment plans. Duration: Up to 5 years of undergraduate study and up to 5 additional years of graduate or professional study.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens who have or will have at least a high school diploma or GED certificate, are registered with the Selective Service if required, are enrolled as regular students working toward a degree or certificate in an eligible program, and have a valid Social Security number. This program is available to both dependent and independent students. Independent students are those who meet at least 1 of the following requirements: 1) are 22 years of age or older; 2) are married; 3) are enrolled in a master's or doctoral program; 4) have children for whom they provide more than half the support; 5) have dependents (other than their children or spouses) who live with them and for whom they provide more than half the support; 6) are orphans or wards of a court; or 7) are veterans of the U.S. armed forces. Students who meet none of those requirements are considered dependents. Financial need is required for this program. Students may apply for these loans either through the Federal Direct Loan Program (FDLP), in which loans are obtained directly from the federal government, or the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, in which private lending agencies, such as banks, credit unions, or savings and loan associations, lend the money. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: The grace period is 6 months after graduation, leaving school, or dropping below half-time enrollment. Deferments are available while the recipient is enrolled in an approved graduate or postgraduate program, in an approved rehabilitation training program for persons with disabilities, or for 3 years of unemployment or economic hardship. Cancellation of the loan is provided in case of the borrower's total and permanent disability or death. Up to $5,000 of the loan may be forgiven for borrowers who teach full time for 5 consecutive years in a designated elementary or secondary school serving students from low-income families.

3724 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Attn: Federal Student Aid Information Center
P.O. Box 84
Washington, DC 20044-0084
Tel: (319)337-5665
Free: 800-433-3243
Web Site: http://www.studentaid.ed.gov

To provide loans for college to students in the United States who cannot demonstrate financial need.

Title of Award: Unsubsidized Stafford Loans Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Elementary; Education, Secondary; General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 1,212,577 new loans, worth nearly $5 billion, were available for the FDLP program and 3,215,473 new loans, worth more than $13.4 billion, were available for the FFEL program. Funds Available: Dependent undergraduate students may borrow up to $2,625 for the first full year of study, up to $3,500 for the second year, and up to $5,500 per year for the third and fourth years. Independent undergraduate students and those whose parents are unable to obtain a loan through the Federal PLUS Program may borrow up to $6,625 for the first full year of study (of which at least $4,000 must be in unsubsidized loans), up to $7,500 for the second year (of which at least $4,000 must be in unsubsidized loans), and up to $10,500 per year for the third and fourth years (of which at least $5,000 per year must be in unsubsidized loans). Graduate students may borrow up to $18,500 per academic year, of which at least $10,000 must be in unsubsidized loans. The total debt that may be incurred under this program is $23,000 for dependent undergraduate students, $46,000 for independent undergraduate students (of which no more than $23,000 may be in subsidized loans), or $138,500 for graduate or professional students (of which no more than $65,500 may be in subsidized loans). Recently, loans under the FDLP program averaged $4,114 per year and loans under the FFEL program averaged $4,180 per year. A loan fee of 4% is deducted from each disbursement of the loan. The interest rate varies but never exceeds 8.25%. Recently, it was 3.42%. Interest is charged from the day the loan is disbursed, including in-school, grace, and deferment periods. Several repayment plans are available; exact details depend on the lender, but options include standard, extended, graduated, and income contingent repayment plans. Duration: Up to 5 years of undergraduate study and up to 5 additional years of graduate or professional study.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens who have or will have at least a high school diploma or GED certificate, are registered with the Selective Service if required, are enrolled as regular students working toward a degree or certificate in an eligible program, and have a valid Social Security number. This program is available to both dependent and independent students. Independent students are those who meet at least 1 of the following requirements: 1) are 22 years of age or older; 2) are married; 3) are enrolled in a master's or doctoral program; 4) have children for whom they provide more than half the support; 5) have dependents (other than their children or spouses) who live with them and for whom they provide more than half the support; 6) are orphans or wards of a court; or 7) are veterans of the U.S. armed forces. Students who meet none of those requirements are considered dependents. This program is available to students who cannot demonstrate financial need. Students may apply for these loans either through the Federal Direct Loan Program (FDLP), in which loans are obtained directly from the federal government, or the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, in which private lending agencies, such as banks, credit unions, or savings and loan associations, lend the money. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: The grace period is 6 months after graduation, leaving school, or dropping below half-time enrollment. Deferments are available while the recipient is enrolled in an approved graduate or postgraduate program, in an approved rehabilitation training program for persons with disabilities, or for 3 years of unemployment or economic hardship. During a deferment or grace period, payments on principal are not required, but interest is charged. Cancellation of the loan is provided in case of the borrower's total and permanent disability or death. Up to $5,000 of the loan may be forgiven for borrowers who teach full time for 5 consecutive years in a designated elementary or secondary school serving students from low-income families.

3725 DESERT SOUTHWEST UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION

1550 East Meadowbrook Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85014-4040
Tel: (602)266-6956
Free: 800-229-8622
Fax: (602)266-2196
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.desertsw.org/foundation.html

To provide financial assistance for college to members of Methodist churches within the Desert Southwest Conference.

Title of Award: Desert Southwest United Methodist Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Elementary; General studies/Field of study not specified; Religion Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to active members of congregations that are affiliated with the United Methodist Church Desert Southwest Conference, which serves Arizona and southern Nevada. Applicants must be 1) enrolled in a seminary or school of religion that is accredited by the United Methodist Church University Senate; 2) enrolled in a college or university within the boundaries of the Desert Southwest Conference; or 3) majoring in elementary education. They must submit essays on 1) their recent past, current, and anticipated future nonordained involvement in their church; 2) their immediate and long-term goals; and 3) their plan for their ordained or licensed Christian ministry. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year for fall semester; December of each year for spring semester.

3726 EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA

Division for Ministry
Attn: Ministries in Chaplaincy, Pastoral Counseling
8765 West Higgins Road
Chicago, IL 60631-4195
Tel: (773)380-2876
Free: 800-638-3522, ext. 2876
Fax: (773)380-2829
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.elca.org/dm/spcce/cesp.html

To provide financial assistance to members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) interested in preparing for certification as educators in pastoral care and counseling ministries.

Title of Award: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Clinical Educator Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Counseling/Guidance; Education; Religion Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Grants up to $3,000 per year are awarded. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to active members of ELCA congregations (either lay or ordained) who are preparing to become CPE supervisors, pastoral counseling educators, and other certified clinical ministry educators. Applicants must be ecclesiastically endorsed or in the process of seeking SPC endorsement, and all training positions/programs must comply with the Inter-Lutheran Coordinating Committee (ILCC) Specialized Pastoral Care, Endorsement Standards and Procedures, Call Criteria and Program Guidelines (2000 edition). They must submit 1) a statement of the nature of the training program and how it fits into both long- and short-range goals for their ministry; 2) a statement of acceptance and contract from a training supervisor; 3) a statement explaining financial need; 4) supervisory and self-evaluations from previous clinical education programs, including units of CPE and/or pastoral counseling training experiences; and 5) if presently serving in a ministry under all, a letter stating the extent to which financial support and/or compensatory time will be provided by the congregation or employing organization for this training. Deadline for Receipt: March or September of each year.

3727 EVANGELICAL METHODIST CHURCH

Attn: General Board of Ministerial Education and Advanced Studies
P.O. Box 17070
Indianapolis, IN 46217
Tel: (317)780-8017
Fax: (317)780-8078
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.emchurch.org/education/fund.htm

To provide loans-for-service to college, Bible school, and seminary students preparing for ministry service in the Evangelical Methodist Church.

Title of Award: Ministerial Education Fund of the Evangelical Methodist Church Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Religious; Religion Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The maximum loan amount varies each year and is greater for seminary students than for undergraduates. Funds are disbursed jointly to the student and the school, for payment of tuition only. For each year of full-time ministry service while under a call to an Evangelical Methodist Church or the Board of World Missions, after being ordained an elder, one-sixth of the debt is cancelled. If the recipient does not complete the process of ordination as an Elder or drops out of school, the loan is repayable at an interest rate of 6%. Years of service as a Member on Trial do not qualify toward repaying the loan debt. If an Elder withdraws or is discontinued from ministerial service, the balance of the unpaid loan becomes due and is repayable at 6% interest. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed, provided the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) undergraduate students enrolled in an accredited Christian college in the Wesleyan tradition who are majoring in Bible, pastoral ministry, Christian education, or missions; and 2) students enrolled in an accredited theological seminary in the Wesleyan tradition approved by the Board of Ministerial Education of the Evangelical Methodist Church. Applicants must be in process toward ordination as an Evangelical Methodist Elder as recommended by their home District Superintendent and Board of Ministerial Relations. They must be a member in good standing in an Evangelical Methodist Church. Students working on a degree beyond the M.Div. are not eligible.

3728 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE

Attn: Education Finance Programs
5 Community Drive
P.O. Box 949
Augusta, ME 04332-0949
Tel: (207)623-3263
Free: 800-228-3734
Fax: (207)623-0095
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.famemaine.com/html/education/fameprogs.html

To provide scholarship/loans to high school seniors, college students, and graduate students in Maine who are interested in preparing for a career as a teacher.

Title of Award: Educators for Maine Program Area, Field, or Subject: Child development; Education; Speech and language pathology/audiology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Funds Available: Full-time undergraduate students receive $3,000 per academic year; postbaccalaureate students receive $2,000 per academic year. This is a scholarship/loan program. Recipients may receive 1 year of loan forgiveness by completing 1 year of full-time teaching in a Maine public or private elementary or secondary school. The repayment option can be accelerated to 2 years of loan forgiveness for each year of teaching if the service is conducted in an educator shortage area or underserved subject area. If the loan recipient does not meet the service obligation, the total amount borrowed must be repaid at 9% interest; undergraduate borrowers must complete repayment within 10 years of graduation or withdrawal from school; postbaccalaureate students must complete repayment within 5 years of graduation or withdrawal from school. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years if the recipient remains a Maine resident and maintains a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) high school seniors planning to attend college to prepare for a career in education; 2) currently-enrolled college students; and 3) postbaccalaureate students who are enrolled or planning to enroll in a program leading to certification as a teacher, speech pathologist, or child care provider. Applicants must be residents of Maine with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on academic achievement, activities, community service, and an essay; financial need is not considered. Preference is given to applicants planning to teach a shortage subject. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: These scholarship/loans may be used at any accredited postsecondary institution offering certificate, 2-year, 4-year, or graduate programs that lead to an associate, baccalaureate, master's, or doctoral degree. This program was formerly known as Teachers for Maine. Undergraduate recipients must attend school on a full-time basis, but postbaccalaureate students and teachers are not required to enroll as full-time students.

3729 FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Attn: Pastor Kathryn Schneider-Bryan
302 Fifth Avenue South
St. Cloud, MN 56301
Tel: (320)251-0804
Fax: (320)251-0878
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.fumc-stcloud.org

To provide financial assistance to members of United Methodist churches in the Minnesota Conference who are interested in preparing for a career in an area that will benefit people and the environment.

Title of Award: Doreene Cater Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Medicine; Religion; Social work Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $1,500, depending on the need of the recipient and the number of applicants. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of United Methodist churches in the Minnesota Conference who are interested in a career in such areas as education, medicine, environmental sciences, seminary education, and social service. Applicants must be entering at least their sophomore year. They must submit 2 letters of reference and transcripts of previous work. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

3730 FLORIDA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

213 South Adams Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Tel: (850)201-2800; 888-807-8007
Web Site: http://www.feaweb.org

To provide financial assistance to the children of Florida Education Association (FEA) members who are graduating from public high schools in Florida and are interested in majoring in education in college.

Title of Award: Florida Education Association Trust Scholarship Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 4 each year: 3 at $2,000 and 1 at $1,000. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 or $1,000. Funds must be used for the purchase of books or payment of tuition and fees at the recipient's college. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to public high school seniors whose parents or guardians are members of FEA. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be planning to major in a field related to education at a college, university, or vocational/technical school. They must submit proof of achievement in extracurricular activities, up to 2 letters of recommendation, and an original essay (no more than 5 pages) on their vision of the future, its relationship to their career, and the impact their formal education may have on their performance. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program includes the Warren Shelly Scholarship, sponsored by FEA Retired.

3731 FLORIDA EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES PLANNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC.

c/o Bob Griffith, Selection Committee Chair
Florida International University
University Park, CSC 236
Miami, FL 33199
Tel: (305)348-4000
Fax: (305)348-4010
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.fefpa.org/assist.htm

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in Florida who are preparing for a career in educational facilities management.

Title of Award: Florida Educational Facilities Planners' Association Assistanceship Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Educational administration Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000 per year, paid in 2 equal installments ($1,500 per semester). Funds are sent directly to the recipients. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are enrolled in a degree program at an accredited public community college or university in Florida. Applicants must be Florida residents and majoring in facilities planning or in a field related to facilities planning with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Part-time students with full-time employment will also be considered if they are working on a degree in a field related to facilities planning. Along with their application, they must submit transcripts, SAT scores, a 1-page essay on why they deserve this scholarship, and a completed appraisal form from their issuing professor, supervisor, or department head. Selection is based on financial need, academic excellence, community involvement, references, employment, the appraisal form, and the essay. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: The sponsor is a statewide organization of facilities planners and associate members involved in the planning of educational facilities in K-12 schools, community colleges, and universities.

3732 FLORIDA INDEPENDENT COLLEGE FUND

929 North Spring Garden Avenue, Suite 165
DeLand, FL 32720-0981
Tel: (386)734-2745
Fax: (386)734-0839
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ficf.org/yesteach

To provide financial assistance to college graduates who have degrees in fields other than education who wish to become teachers by returning to school at designated private colleges and universities in Florida to obtain professional certification.

Title of Award: Florida Yes Teach! Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend depends on the 5 selection factors. The largest awards go to teachers who qualify on all 5 factors. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to people in Florida who have a college degree in a field other than education and wish to become a teacher. Applicants must be interested in returning to 27 designated independent colleges or universities in Florida that offer alternative teacher certification training, continuing education courses, advanced degrees, online course offerings, and online support services. They must register with the Yes Teach! web site. Priority is given to the first 200 people who complete the "1st Class Tutorial" and get teaching jobs in Florida. Selection is based on 5 factors: 1) did the participant get a job as a Florida teacher; 2) is the participant working on a professional certificate; 3) is the new teacher employed in a targeted high-need school; 4) is this new teacher teaching a high-need subject; and 5) is this teacher from an underrepresented population. Additional Information: This program is cosponsored by the Florida Department of Education and the Florida Independent College Fund (FICF). For a list of the 27 eligible institutions, contact the FICF.

3733 FLORIDA UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION, INC.

1140 East McDonald Street
P.O. Box 3767
Lakeland, FL 33802-3767
Tel: (863)688-5563
Fax: (863)680-1912
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.flumc.org/studentloans/htm

To provide educational loans to Methodist college and seminary students from Florida who are preparing for a church-related career.

Title of Award: Hilburn Prine Student Loan Program Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Religious; General studies/Field of study not specified; Religion Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The amount of the loan depends on the availability of funds and the number of approved applicants. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of congregations affiliated with the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church. Applicants must be full-time students attending a junior college, senior college, university, seminary, or other postsecondary institution working on a degree in a Christian educational field. Those fields are not limited to pastoral ministry or directors of Christian education but include children and youth counselors, teachers, youth coordinators, children and youth directors associated with Christian schools, local after-school programs, or camping ministries. Deadline for Receipt: July of each year.

3734 GARDEN CLUB OF OHIO, INC.

c/o Margaret C. Bertin, Scholarship Committee Chair
530 Mapleview Drive
Seven Hills, OH 44131-3814
Tel: (216)524-2453
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://gardenclubofohio.com/stateprojects.htm

To provide financial assistance to Ohio residents who are working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in horticulture or related fields.

Title of Award: Garden Club of Ohio Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Education; Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Law; Urban affairs/design/planning; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 17 of these scholarships, worth $21,300, were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends are generally $1,000 or more per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Ohio who are 1) first-year students at a 2-year institution or 2) college juniors, college seniors, or graduate students. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be working on a degree in 1 of the following: agricultural education, horticulture, floriculture, landscape architecture, botany, biology, agronomy, forestry, environmental conservation (including engineering and law), plant pathology, environmental concerns, city planning, wildlife science, habitat or forest systems ecology, land management, or an allied subject. They must submit a completed application form, a transcript, a completed financial aid form, a personal statement of financial need and career goals, a list of extracurricular activities, 3 letters of recommendation, and a recent photograph. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: Recipients may attend school in any state.

3735 BILL AND MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION

P.O. Box 10500
Fairfax, VA 22031-8044
877-690-GMSP
Web Site: http://www.gmsp.org

To provide financial assistance to outstanding low-income minority students, particularly those interested in majoring in specific fields in college.

Title of Award: Gates Millennium Undergraduate Scholars Program Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Engineering; General studies/Field of study not specified; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Under the Gates Millennium Scholars Program, a total of 4,000 students receive support each year. Funds Available: The program covers the cost of tuition, fees, books, and living expenses not paid for by grants and scholarships already committed as part of the recipient's financial aid package. Duration: 4 years or the completion of the undergraduate degree, if the recipient maintains at least a 3.0 GPA.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to African Americans, Alaska Natives, American Indians, Hispanic Americans, and Asian Pacific Islander Americans who are graduating high school seniors with a GPA of 3.3 or higher. Principals, teachers, guidance counselors, tribal higher education representatives, and other professional educators are invited to nominate students with outstanding academic qualifications, especially those likely to succeed in the fields of mathematics, science, engineering, education, or library science. Nominees should have significant financial need and demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Nominees must be planning to enter an accredited college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking freshman in the following fall. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program, established in 1999, is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and administered by the United Negro College Fund with support from the American Indian Graduate Center, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, and the Organization of Chinese Americans.

3736 GENESEO MIGRANT CENTER

27 Lackawanna Avenue
Mount Morris, NY 14510-1096
Tel: (585)658-7960
Free: 800-245-5681
Fax: (585)658-7969
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.migrant.net/sch_kazmierczak.htm

To provide financial assistance for college to migrant farmworker youth interested in preparing for a career in teaching.

Title of Award: Frank Kazmierczak Memorial Migrant Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to migrant farmworkers and their children who are interested in preparing for a career as a teacher. Priority is given to applicants who have experienced mobility within the past 3 years. They must submit a personal essay of 300 to 500 words on their reasons for wanting to become a teacher, 2 letters of recommendation, and an official school transcript. Selection is based on financial need, academic achievement, and history of migration for agricultural employment. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

3737 GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATORS

Attn: Professional Development Services
100 Crescent Centre Parkway, Suite 500
Tucker, GA 30084-7049
Tel: (678)837-1103
Free: 800-282-7142, ext. 1103
Web Site: http://www.gae.org

To provide financial assistance to residents of Georgia who are interested in attending college to prepare for a career as a teacher.

Title of Award: GAE Foundation Scholarships for Aspiring Teachers Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 20 each year: 10 graduating high school seniors and 10 students already enrolled in college. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's college or university. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) seniors graduating from high schools in Georgia who plan to attend an accredited college or university in the state within the next 6 months, and 2) juniors and seniors who have already been admitted to a teacher education program at an accredited Georgia college or university. Applicants must submit a 2-page essay on why they want to become a teacher, their most rewarding educational experience, and how they see the role of the Georgia Association of Educators (GAE) in their professional development. Selection is based on depth of thought and clarity of expression in the essay, academic achievement, 2 letters of recommendation, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

3738 GEORGIA PTA

Attn: Scholarship Committee
114 Baker Street, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30308-3366
Tel: (404)659-0214
Fax: (404)525-0210
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.georgiapta.org

To provide financial assistance for college to students in Georgia who are interested in preparing for a career in a youth-related field.

Title of Award: Georgia PTA Educational Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Child development; Education; Youth Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,000 to $1,500. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from a Georgia high school with a PTA/PTSA chapter that is in good standing with the Georgia PTA. Applicants must be interested in attending a college or university in the state to prepare to work in a youth-related field. Selection is based on character, academic record, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1963.

3739 GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE COMMISSION

Attn: Scholarships and Grants Division
2082 East Exchange Place, Suite 200
Tucker, GA 30084-5305
Tel: (770)724-9000
Free: 800-505-GSFC
Fax: (770)724-9089
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.gsfc.org

To provide forgivable loans to residents of Georgia who are preparing for a second career as a teacher.

Title of Award: Georgia Destination Teacher Program Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Elementary; Education, Secondary Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The maximum total loan is $5,000. Within 6 months of completion of the program, recipients must become a teacher and repay the loan by working in a high-need school in a high-need district in Georgia. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to second career candidates (including paraprofessionals) preparing to become teachers at high-need schools in Georgia. Applicants must be interested in attending designated institutions of the University System of Georgia. Additional Information: Interested students should contact a program liaison at a college or university for their region of the state: Region 1 (Albany State College); Region 2 (Armstrong Atlantic State University); Region 3 (Georgia State University); Region 4 (Georgia Southwestern State University); Region 5 (Georgia Southern University or East Georgia College); Region 6 (Valdosta State University, Waycross College, South Georgia College, or Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College).

3740 GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE COMMISSION

Attn: Scholarships and Grants Division
2082 East Exchange Place, Suite 200
Tucker, GA 30084-5305
Tel: (770)724-9000
Free: 800-505-GSFC
Fax: (770)724-9089
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.gsfc.org/gsfc/grants/dsp_gcmts.cfm

To provide financial assistance to Georgia residents who wish to prepare for a career as a teacher.

Title of Award: Charles McDaniel Teacher Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Elementary; Education, Secondary Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 4 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Georgia who graduated from a public high school in the state and are currently enrolled as full-time juniors or seniors in a college or department of education within an approved Georgia public institution. Each of the public colleges in Georgia that offers a teaching degree may nominate 1 student for these scholarships. Nominees must be working toward an initial baccalaureate degree, have a GPA of 3.25 or higher, and indicate a strong desire to prepare for a career as an elementary or secondary school teacher. They must submit an essay discussing their professional goals, reasons for pursuing a teaching career at the elementary or secondary level, and accomplishments, experiences, and honors that relate to teaching.

3741 GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE COMMISSION

Attn: Scholarships and Grants Division
2082 East Exchange Place, Suite 200
Tucker, GA 30084-5305
Tel: (770)724-9000
Free: 800-505-GSFC
Fax: (770)724-9089
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.gsfc.org/GSFA/SCL/dsp_teacher_prom_scholarship.cfm

To provide forgivable loans to students in Georgia who are preparing for a career as a teacher.

Title of Award: PROMISE Teacher Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Early childhood; Education, Elementary; Education, Secondary Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 600 each year. Funds Available: Full-time students may borrow up to a maximum of $3,000 per year and part-time students up to $1,500; loan funds may be used for tuition and fees, room and board, and any other part of the student's cost of attendance budget. Loans are forgiven at the rate of $1,500 for each year that the recipient teaches in a Georgia public school system at the preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary level. Otherwise, all money received must be repaid with interest at a rate up to 10%. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year if the recipient maintains satisfactory academic progress (a continuing 3.0 GPA is not required).

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students entering their junior year in a teacher education program at an approved college or university in Georgia. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and be certified by the college of education teacher certification official at their institution. They do not need to be residents of Georgia but must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Additional Information: This program is administered by the Georgia Student Finance Authority as a component of its Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally (HOPE) program.

3742 GLENSIDE/ABINGTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Attn: Scholarship Selection Committee
137 North Easton Road
Glenside, PA 19038
Tel: (215)884-5251
Fax: (215)884-0402
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.gbgm-umc.org/glenside-abington/index.htm

To provide financial assistance for college to members of the United Methodist Church who are interested in a church-related career.

Title of Award: Raymond Robert White Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Religious; Religion Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 2 additional years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the United Methodist Church who are enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college or university. Preference is given to students at United Methodist controlled or oriented institutions. Applicants must be preparing for a career as a United Methodist minister, youth director, Christian education director, or missionary. They must be able to demonstrate evidence of leadership and Christian moral character. Beginning freshmen must be graduating in the top 50% of their high school class; current college students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

3743 GOLDEN APPLE FOUNDATION

Attn: Director of Scholars, Recruitment and Placement
8 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 700
Chicago, IL 60603-3463
Tel: (312)407-0433, ext. 105
Fax: (312)407-0344
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.goldenapple.org/scholars.htm

To provide scholarship/loans to high school seniors in Illinois who wish to study education at an Illinois college and teach in the state.

Title of Award: Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 100 each year. Funds Available: Scholars receive a scholarship/loan of $2,500 per year to apply toward their educational expenses and a stipend of $2,000 per year for participating in a summer teaching internship. If they complete a bachelor's degree and teach for 5 years in an Illinois school of need, the loan is forgiven. Schools of need are defined as those either having Chapter I status by the U.S. Department of Education or having mediocre to poor PSAE or ISAT scores. Duration: 4 years, provided the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.0 or higher during the freshman year and 2.5 or higher in subsequent years. Students who enter the program as sophomores receive 2 years of support.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors at schools in Illinois. Students must be nominated by a teacher, principal, guidance counselor, or other non-family adult; self-nominations are also accepted. Nominees must be committed to teaching as a profession and must be interested in attending 1 of 53 designated colleges and universities in Illinois. A limited number of openings are also available to sophomores at those designated Illinois institutions. The program strongly encourages nomination of prospective teachers for which there is currently a shortage, especially minority and bilingual teachers. Deadline for Receipt: Nominations must be submitted by November of each year. Additional Information: During the annual summer institutes, scholars participate in teaching internships and seminars on the art and craft of teaching. This program was established in 1988.

3744 GOLDEN KEY INTERNATIONAL HONOUR SOCIETY

621 North Avenue N.E., Suite C-100
Atlanta, GA 30308
Tel: (404)377-2400
Free: 800-377-2401
Fax: (678)420-6757
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.goldenkey.org/GKweb/ScholarshipsandAwards

To recognize and reward undergraduate and graduate members of the Golden Key International Honour Society who submit outstanding papers on topics related to the field of education.

Title of Award: Golden Key Education Achievement Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: The winner receives a $1,000 scholarship, second place a $750 scholarship, and third place a $500 scholarship. Duration: These awards are presented annually.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate members of the society who submit a paper or report, up to 10 pages in length, on a topic related to education. Applicants must also submit 1) an essay, up to 2 pages in length, describing the assignment for writing the paper, the greatest challenge in writing the paper, the lessons learned from completing the assignment, and what they would change if they could redo the paper; 2) a letter of recommendation; and 3) academic transcripts. Selection of the winners is based on academic achievement and the quality of the paper. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 2001.

3745 GRACE FOUNDATION

P.O. Box 924
Menlo Park, CA 94026-0924

To provide financial assistance to students from developing areas of the world who are interested in becoming Christian ministers and professional workers in their country.

Title of Award: Grace Foundation Scholarship Fund Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Health care services; Religion; Social work Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Funds Available: Award amounts range up to $2,500 per year, depending upon the recipient's needs. Funds are sent directly to the recipient's school and must be used to pay tuition for full-time attendance at an accredited college or university (not room, board, or travel expenses). Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years (or graduation, whichever comes first) if the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher and full-time status.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must meet all of the following requirements: 1) satisfactory completion of 1 or more years at an accredited 4-year college or university in or near their native country or in a developed country where specialized training is offered (special permission may be granted for Bible schools which offer in-depth postsecondary school training); 2) excellent character "with a strong Christian witness;" 3) strong academic achievement (at least a 3.0 GPA); 4) for students studying in the United States: a minimum TOEFL score of 500; 5) financial need; and 6) ability to express themselves clearly. Preference is given to students who, upon completion of their studies, express a strong commitment to return to their native country to provide Christian ministry, teaching, health care, or welfare assistance to the poor and uneducated there. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

3746 GRAND LODGE OF FLORIDA MASONS

Attn: Public Education and Citizenship Committee
220 Ocean Street
P.O. Box 1020
Jacksonville, FL 32201-1020
800-375-2339
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.glflamason.org

To recognize and reward, with college scholarships, outstanding essays written by high school seniors in Florida on the importance of education.

Title of Award: Public Education and Citizenship Statewide Essay Contest Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 10 each year. Funds Available: The award is $1,000. Funds are paid to the recipient's school. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to all graduating high school seniors in Florida who will be attending a state-supported school in Florida during the following semester/quarter. State-supported schools include any community college, university, or division of higher learning governed by the State Board of Regents. Students are invited to submit a 1,000-word essay on "Why Education Is Important." All work must be original. Essays are judged on merit, without regard to sex, race, creed, or religion. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Requests for applications must include a stamped, self-addressed envelope.

3747 GREATER KANAWHA VALLEY FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
1600 Huntington Square
900 Lee Street, East
P.O. Box 3041
Charleston, WV 25331-3041
Tel: (304)346-3620
Fax: (304)346-3640
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.tgkvf.com/scholar.html

To provide financial assistance to residents of West Virginia who are working on a degree in education.

Title of Award: Dr. Joseph C. Basile, II Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of West Virginia who are working or planning to work full time on a degree in the field of education at a college or university in the state. Applicants must have an ACT score of 20 or higher, be able to demonstrate good moral character and financial need, and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

3748 HOPI TRIBE

Attn: Office of Education
P.O. Box 123
Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039
Tel: (928)734-3533
Free: 800-762-9630
Fax: (928)734-9575
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.hopi.nsn.us/education_htgsp.asp

To encourage Hopi students to get an undergraduate or graduate degree in an area of interest to the Hopi Tribe.

Title of Award: Hopi Tribal Priority Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Education; Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Health care services; Law; Medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend covers all educational expenses. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to enrolled members of the Hopi Tribe. They must be college juniors, seniors, or graduate students whose degree is in a subject area that is of priority interest to the Hopi Tribe. Those areas are law, natural resources, education, medicine, health, engineering, or business. This is a highly competitive scholarship. Selection is based on academic merit and the likelihood that the applicants will use their training and expertise for tribal goals and objectives. Deadline for Receipt: July of each year. Additional Information: Recipients must attend school on a full-time basis.

3749 IDAHO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Len B. Jordan Office Building
650 West State Street, Room 307
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0037
Tel: (208)332-1574
Fax: (208)334-2632
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.idahoboardofed.org/scholarships/loan.asp

To provide scholarship/loans to Idaho students who wish to prepare for a teaching or nursing career in Idaho.

Title of Award: Idaho Education Incentive Loan Forgiveness Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Nursing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Approximately 45 each year. Funds Available: This is a scholarship/loan program. Loans are forgiven if the recipient pursues a teaching or nursing career within Idaho for at least 2 years. Duration: 1 year; renewable.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must have graduated from a secondary school in Idaho within the previous 2 years and rank within the upper 15% of their graduating high school class or have earned a cumulative GPA in college of 3.0 or higher. They must enroll as a full-time student at an Idaho public college or university, working on a degree that will qualify them to receive an Idaho teaching certificate or write the licensure examination approved by the Board of Nursing for a registered nurse.

3750 IDAHO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Len B. Jordan Office Building
650 West State Street, Room 307
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0037
Tel: (208)332-1574
Fax: (208)334-2632
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.idahoboardofed.org/scholarships/gyo.asp

To provide financial assistance to students at selected Idaho colleges and universities who are interested in becoming teachers of bilingual education or English as a Second Language (ESL) or to Native American education students.

Title of Award: Idaho Grow Your Own Teacher Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Education, Bilingual and crosscultural; Education, English as a second language Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000 per year for full-time students; the stipend for part-time students depends on the number of credit hours and the fee charged to part-time students at the participating college or university. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Idaho school district employees and volunteers who are 1) interested in completing an associate and/or baccalaureate degree in education with a bilingual or ESL endorsement, or 2) Native Americans preparing to teach in Idaho school districts with a significant Native American student population. Applicants must be attending Boise State University, the College of Southern Idaho, Lewis-Clark State College, or Idaho State University.

3751 ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION AND DANCE

Attn: Executive Secretary
1713 South West Street
Jacksonville, IL 62650
Tel: (217)245-6413
Fax: (217)245-5261
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.iahperd.org/textpages/grants/scholarships.php

To provide financial assistance to upper-division students in Illinois who are majoring in health, physical education, recreation, or dance.

Title of Award: IAHPERD Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Dance; Education, Physical; Health care services; Parks and recreation Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 6 each year: 1 at $1,000 and 5 at $750. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,000 or $750. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to juniors and seniors at colleges and universities in Illinois who are enrolled as a major in a professional program in health, physical education, recreation, or dance. Applicants must submit a personal letter explaining why they chose to go into their field and where they see themselves professionally in 5 years. Selection is based on that letter, involvement in professional organizations, involvement in extracurricular activities, involvement in community organizations, transcripts, and 2 letters of recommendation. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

3752 ILLINOIS COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF MATHEMATICS

c/o Beverly Rich, ICTM Scholarship
Illinois State University
Mathematics Department
Campus Box 4520
Normal, IL 61761-4520
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ictm.org/scholarship.html

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students in Illinois who are interested in preparing for a career as a mathematics teacher.

Title of Award: Scholarships in Mathematics Education Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Mathematics and mathematical sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 2 to 5 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to juniors and seniors at accredited colleges and universities in Illinois. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and a mathematics education major, a mathematics major with an education minor, or an education major with an official mathematics concentration. Selection is based on transcripts from all colleges attended, letters of recommendation from 2 mathematics teachers (high school or college), and a 200- to 300-word essay on why the students wish to teach mathematics and what they see as their contribution to the profession. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 1989. Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope.

3753 ILLINOIS PTA

901 South Spring Street
Springfield, IL 62704
Tel: (217)528-9617
Free: 800-877-9617
Fax: (217)528-9490
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.illinoispta.org/Scholarship.html

To provide financial assistance to graduating high school seniors in Illinois who plan to major in education or a related field in college.

Title of Award: Lillian E. Glover Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Counseling/Guidance; Education; Library and archival sciences; Nursing; Psychology; Social work Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 44 each year: 2 in each Illinois PTA district (1 at $1,000 and 1 at $500). Funds Available: Stipends are $1,000 or $500. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to public high school seniors in Illinois who are graduating in the top 25% of their class. Applicants must be interested in preparing for a career in education or in an educationally-related field (school librarian, instructional media specialist, school nurse, school psychologist, or social worker, provided the position requires certification from a state board of education). Along with their application, they must submit a statement giving their ideas on why they want to enter the field of education, what they perceive as the most important aspects of education and why, and how parent involvement enhances educational growth. Selection is based on that statement, academic ability, leadership qualities, school activities, and out-of-school activities. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1935.

3754 ILLINOIS STUDENT ASSISTANCE COMMISSION

Attn: Scholarship and Grant Services
1755 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015-5209
Tel: (847)948-8550
Free: 800-899-ISAC
Fax: (847)831-8549
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.collegezone.com

To provide scholarship/loans to college students in Illinois who are interested in training or retraining for a teaching career in academic shortage areas.

Title of Award: Illinois Future Teacher Corps Program Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Education, Bilingual and cross-cultural; Education, Early childhood; Education, Elementary; Education, Music; Education, Physical; Education, Secondary; Education, Special; Hearing and deafness; Visual impairment Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year, depending on the availability of funds. Funds Available: This program pays tuition and fees, room and board, or a commuter allowance at academic institutions in Illinois. The maximum award is $5,000 or $10,000 (and may even be increased by an additional $5,000), depending on the teaching commitment the recipient makes. Funds are paid directly to the school. This is a scholarship/loan program. Recipients must agree to teach in an Illinois public, private, or parochial preschool, elementary school, or secondary school for 1 year for each full year of assistance received. The teaching obligation must be completed within 5 years of completion of the degree or certificate program for which the scholarship was awarded. That time period may be extended if the recipient serves in the U.S. armed forces, enrolls full time in a graduate program related to teaching, becomes temporarily disabled, is unable to find employment as a teacher, or takes additional courses on at least a half-time basis to teach in a specialized teacher shortage discipline. Recipients who fail to honor this work obligation must repay the award with interest. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Illinois residents who are enrolled at the junior level or higher at an institution of higher education in the state. Applicants must be planning to prepare for a career as a preschool, elementary, or secondary school teacher. Preference is given to students working on a degree in designated teacher shortage disciplines, making a commitment to teach at a hard-to-staff school, and/or planning to teach minority students. Recently, the teacher shortage disciplines included behavior disordered, bilingual teacher (K-12), cross categorical (seeking certification in 2 or more areas of special education), general special education (including blind and deaf specialties and early childhood special education), learning disabled, mathematics (K-12), music (K-12), physical education (K-12), reading and English language arts (K-12), and speech and language impaired. Preference is given to renewal applicants. Selection is based on cumulative GPA, expected family contribution, and minority student status. Deadline for Receipt: Priority consideration is given to applications submitted by February of each year. Additional Information: This program was formerly known as the David A. DeBolt Teacher Shortage Scholarship Program.

3755 ILLINOIS STUDENT ASSISTANCE COMMISSION

Attn: Scholarship and Grant Services
1755 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015-5209
Tel: (847)948-8550
Free: 800-899-ISAC
Fax: (847)831-8549
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.collegezone.com

To provide scholarship/loans to students in Illinois who are interested in training or retraining for a career in special education.

Title of Award: Illinois Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver Program Area, Field, or Subject: Disabilities; Education, Special Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate, Professional Number Awarded: 250 each year. Funds Available: This program waives tuition and fees at 12 participating Illinois public 4-year universities. Recipients must agree to teach full time in a special education discipline at an Illinois public, private, or parochial school for 2 of the 5 years immediately following graduation or termination of enrollment. That teaching requirement may be postponed if the recipient serves in the U.S. armed forces, enrolls full time in a graduate or postgraduate program, becomes temporarily disabled, is unable to find employment as a teacher, or withdraws from a course of study leading to a teacher certification in special education but remains enrolled full time in another academic discipline. Participants who fail to fulfill that teaching requirement must repay the entire amount of the tuition waiver prorated to the fraction of the teaching requirement not completed, plus interest at a rate of 5% per year. Duration: Up to 4 continuous calendar years.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible for support under this program are Illinois residents who are enrolled or planning to enroll in an Illinois public institution of higher education to prepare for a career as a public, private, or parochial elementary or secondary school teacher in the state. Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students seeking certification in an area of special education. They must rank in the upper half of their Illinois high school graduating class. Current teachers who have a valid teaching certificate that is not in the discipline of special education are also eligible. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: The participating universities are Chicago State University, Eastern Illinois University, Governors State University, Illinois State University, Northeastern Illinois University, Northern Illinois University, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Illinois at Springfield, University of Illinois at Urbana, and Western Illinois University.

3756 ILLINOIS STUDENT ASSISTANCE COMMISSION

Attn: Scholarship and Grant Services
1755 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015-5209
Tel: (847)948-8550
Free: 800-899-ISAC
Fax: (847)831-8549
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.collegezone.com

To provide scholarship/loans to minority students in Illinois who plan to become teachers at the preschool, elementary, or secondary level.

Title of Award: Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Early childhood; Education, Elementary; Education, Secondary Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Grants up to $5,000 per year are awarded. This is a scholarship/loan program. Recipients must agree to teach full time 1 year for each year of support received. The teaching agreement may be fulfilled at a public, private, or parochial preschool, elementary school, or secondary school in Illinois; at least 30% of the student body at those schools must be minority. It must be fulfilled within the 5-year period following the completion of the undergraduate program for which the scholarship was awarded. The time period may be extended if the recipient serves in the U.S. armed forces, enrolls full time in a graduate program related to teaching, becomes temporarily disabled, is unable to find employment as a teacher at a qualifying school, or takes additional courses on at least a half-time basis to obtain certification as a teacher in Illinois. Recipients who fail to honor this work obligation must repay the award with 5% interest. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be Illinois residents, U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens, members of a minority group (African American/Black, Hispanic American, Asian American, or Native American), and high school graduates or holders of a General Educational Development (GED) certificate. They must be enrolled in college full time at the sophomore level or above, have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, not be in default on any student loan, and be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a teacher education program. Deadline for Receipt: Priority consideration is given to applications received by February of each year.

3757 INDEPENDENT COLLEGES OF WASHINGTON

600 Stewart Street, Suite 600
Seattle, WA 98101
Tel: (206)623-4494
Fax: (206)625-9621
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.icwashington.org/parents_students/financial_aid/index.htm

To provide financial assistance to minority students preparing for a career in teaching or nursing at colleges and universities that are members of Independent Colleges of Washington (ICW).

Title of Award: Verizon Workforce Response Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Nursing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 4eachyear. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students completing their junior year at ICW-member colleges and universities. Applicants must be members of underserved or minority populations. They must be majoring in education or nursing. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page essay on why they chose to prepare for a career in teaching and/or nursing. Preference is given to community college graduates. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year. Additional Information: The ICW-member institutions are Gonzaga University, Heritage College, Pacific Lutheran University, Saint Martin's College, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle University, University of Puget Sound, Walla Walla College, Whitman College, and Whitworth College.

3758 INDEPENDENT COLLEGES OF WASHINGTON

600 Stewart Street, Suite 600
Seattle, WA 98101
Tel: (206)623-4494
Fax: (206)625-9621
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.icwashington.org/parents_students/financial_aid/index.htm

To provide financial assistance to minority students preparing for a career in teaching at colleges and universities that are members of Independent Colleges of Washington (ICW).

Title of Award: Washington Mutual Minority Teacher Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Multiple scholarships are awarded each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to minority students at ICW-member colleges and universities. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need and a commitment to preparing for a career as a teacher through selection of a major or course load. They must submit a 1-page essay on why they are interested in a career in teaching. Selection criteria include education courses taken, activities, and community service. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: The ICW-member institutions are Gonzaga University, Heritage College, Pacific Lutheran University, Saint Martin's College, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle University, University of Puget Sound, Walla Walla College, Whitman College, and Whitworth College.

3759 INDIANA ASSOCIATION FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION, AND DANCE

c/o Nikki Assmann, Executive Director
2301 Christy Lane
Muncie, IN 47304
Tel: (765)289-8549
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.indiana-ahperd.org

To provide financial assistance to upper-division students in Indiana who are majoring in health, physical education, recreation, or dance.

Title of Award: Jean Lee/Jeff Marvin Collegiate Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Dance; Education, Physical; Health education; Parks and recreation Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 4 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to juniors and seniors at colleges and universities in Indiana who are majoring in health education, physical education, recreation, dance education, or related areas (including sports administration). Applicants must submit a statement in which they describe their plans for after graduation, why they need this scholarship, their extracurricular activities, and their personal philosophy relating to their future profession. Selection is based on participation in collegiate activities; professional competencies; potential as a professional; GPA; 2 letters of recommendation from members of the Indiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance; and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

3760 INDIANA STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

Attn: Scholarships
150 West Market Street, Suite 900
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Tel: (317)263-3400
Free: 800-382-4037
Fax: (317)655-3700
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ista-in.org

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors who are dependents of members of the Indiana State Teachers Association (ISTA) and interested in studying education in college.

Title of Award: Indiana State Teachers Association Educator Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to dependents of current ISTA members who are high school seniors interested in attending college to work on a degree in education. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership ability as expressed through co-curricular activities and community involvement, recommendations, and a 500-word essay on their future goals and how they plan to achieve those goals. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

3761 INDIANA STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

Attn: Scholarships
150 West Market Street, Suite 900
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Tel: (317)263-3400
Free: 800-382-4037
Fax: (317)655-3700
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ista-in.org

To provide financial assistance to ethnic minority high school seniors in Indiana who are interested in studying education in college.

Title of Award: Damon P. Moore Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for 2 additional years if the recipient maintains at least a "C+"GPA.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to ethnic minority public high school seniors in Indiana who are interested in studying education in college. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership ability as expressed through co-curricular activities and community involvement, recommendations, and a 300-word essay on their educational goals and how they plan to use this scholarship. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1987.

3762 INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Attn: Foundation for Technology Education
1914 Association Drive, Suite 201
Reston, VA 20191-1539
Tel: (703)860-2100
Fax: (703)860-0353
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.iteawww.org

To provide financial support to undergraduate members of the International Technology Education Association (ITEA) who are majoring in technology education teacher preparation.

Title of Award: FTE Undergraduate Major in Technology Education Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Bilingual and crosscultural; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Funds are provided directly to the recipient. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be members of the association (membership may be enclosed with the scholarship application), in college but not yet seniors, majoring in technology education teacher preparation with a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and enrolled full time. Selection is based on interest in teaching, academic ability, and faculty recommendations. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.

3763 INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

1914 Association Drive, Suite 201
Reston, VA 20191-1539
Tel: (703)860-2100
Fax: (703)860-0353
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.iteawww.org

To provide financial support to undergraduate members of the International Technology Education Association (ITEA) who are majoring in technology education teacher preparation.

Title of Award: ITEA Undergraduate Scholarship in Technology Education Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Bilingual and cross-cultural; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Funds are provided directly to the recipient. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the association (membership may be enclosed with the scholarship application), in college but not yet seniors, majoring in technology education teacher preparation with a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and enrolled full time. Applicants must submit a statement on their personal interest in teaching technology, their resume or vitae, a copy of their college transcript, and 3 faculty recommendations. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.

3764 INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Attn: Foundation for Technology Education
1914 Association Drive, Suite 201
Reston, VA 20191-1539
Tel: (703)860-2100
Fax: (703)860-0353
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.iteawww.org

To provide financial support to undergraduate members of the International Technology Education Association (ITEA) who are majoring in technology education teacher preparation.

Title of Award: Litherland/FTE Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Bilingual and cross-cultural; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Funds are provided directly to the recipient. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be members of the association (membership may be enclosed with the scholarship application), in college but not yet seniors, majoring in technology education teacher preparation with a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and enrolled full time. Selection is based on interest in teaching, academic ability, financial need, and faculty recommendations. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.

3765 IOWA COLLEGE STUDENT AID COMMISSION

200 Tenth Street, Fourth Floor
Des Moines, IA 50309-3609
Tel: (515)242-3344
Free: 800-383-4222
Fax: (515)242-3388
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.iowacollegeaid.org/loans/nav.html

To provide forgivable loans to students in Iowa who are interested in preparing for a career as a teacher of a shortage-area subject in the state.

Title of Award: Iowa Teacher Shortage Forgivable Loans Area, Field, or Subject: Counseling/Guidance; Education; Education, Bilingual and cross-cultural; Education, Elementary; Education, English as a second language; Education, Music; Education, Secondary; Education, Special; Education, Vocational-technical; Educational administration; Library and archival sciences; Reading; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 540 of these forgivable loans were awarded. Funds Available: The maximum forgivable loan is $3,000 per year; recently, loans averaged $2,759. Repayment begins 30 days after graduation or termination of enrollment. For each year that recipients teach in the shortage area in Iowa, 20% of the loan is forgiven. If they teach for 5 years, the entire amount of the loan is forgiven. If the teaching service is not performed, the loan must be repaid within 10 years at a variable interest rate capped at 8.25% (recently it was 3.42%). Duration: This is a 1-time award.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Iowa residents who are sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate students at an Iowa 4-year college or university on at least a half-time basis. Applicants must be working on a degree in a field designated annually by the Iowa Department of Education as a shortage area. Recently, those included the following fields for K-12 teachers: special education, talented and gifted, music, English as a second language, media specialist, counselor, and principal. Fields at the 7-12 level included agriculture, family and consumer science, foreign language, industrial technology, mathematics, and science. Financial need is considered in the selection process and priority is given to applicants with the greatest need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1999.

3766 IOWA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION

Attn: Agricultural Foundation
5400 University Avenue
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Tel: (515)225-5418
Fax: (515)225-5419
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ifbf.org

To provide financial assistance for college to children of members of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) interested in studying an agricultural-related field in college.

Title of Award: Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agribusiness; Agricultural sciences; Agriculture, Economic aspects; Education; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Health care services; Horticulture; Marketing and distribution; Veterinary science and medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 54 each year: 6 in each of the 9 IFBF districts. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher in college.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the children of members of the federation who are planning to attend or are currently attending an accredited college, university, or community college. Applicants must be working toward a degree in 1 of the following occupational areas related to agriculture or agribusiness: production, horticulture, sales and service, products and processing, forestry, conservation, mechanization, research, economics, education, or agricultural health (occupational health and/or veterinary science). They must submit a 500-word essay on their professional goals and objectives, including the contributions they expect to make to agriculture and/or agribusiness and the rural community and how this scholarship will help them achieve those goals. Selection is based on that essay, academic performance and honors, ACT score, class rank, 2 letters of recommendation, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

3767 IOWA STATE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Attn: Scholarship Committee
777 Third Street
Des Moines, IA 50309-1301
Tel: (515)471-8000
Free: 800-445-9358
Web Site: http://www.isea.org/members/scholarships.htm

To provide financial assistance to the children of members of the Iowa State Education Association (ISEA) who are enrolled in a teacher education program.

Title of Award: ISEA Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to children of ISEA members who have completed at least 60 semester hours of college or are considered a junior at the college or university where they are enrolled. Applicants must indicate, through college transcripts and a written statement, that they intend to become a teacher. They must submit information on their college activities, work experiences, and financial aid and loans they have already received. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

3768 JACK J. ISGUR FOUNDATION

c/o Stinson Morrison Hecker L.L.P.
Attn: Charles F. Jensen
1201 Walnut Street, Suite 2800
Kansas City, MO 64106-2150
Tel: (816)842-8600

To provide financial assistance to Missouri residents majoring in education and planning to teach humanities in elementary and middle schools in the state after graduation.

Title of Award: Jack J. Isgur Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Dance; Education, Elementary; Humanities; Literature; Music; Poetry Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Missouri who are enrolled at a 4-year college or university. Applicants must be majoring in education with the goal of teaching the humanities (e.g., literature, dance, fine arts, music, art, and poetry) at the elementary or middle school level following graduation. Preference is given to students entering their junior year of college and planning to teach in rural school districts in Missouri, rather than metropolitan districts. The application process includes brief essays on the following topics: 1) work and life experiences indicating an interest in teaching subjects in the humanities to grade school and middle school students in Missouri upon graduation; 2) other activities (organizations to which they belong, hobbies, volunteer work) and their interest in them; 3) the 3 books that have most influenced them and why; and 4) their employment experiences. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

3769 JEFFERSON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Attn: Bond Memorial Scholarship
10328 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Tel: (225)293-4440
Fax: (225)293-6821
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.jeffersononline.org

To provide financial assistance to Methodists in Louisiana who are preparing for a career as a minister, Christian educator, missionary, or other Christian service professional.

Title of Award: Rev. Beverly E. Bond Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Religious; Religion Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of United Methodist churches in Louisiana who are enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited college or university supported by the United Methodist Church. Applicants must be planning or currently studying to become a minister, Christian educator, missionary, or other Christian service professional. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

3770 JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER HARTFORD, INC.

Attn: Endowment Foundation
333 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Tel: (860)523-7460
Fax: (860)231-0576
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.jcfhartford.org

To provide financial assistance for college to students in Connecticut interested in Jewish education.

Title of Award: Hebrew Ladies Sheltering Home Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Religious; Jewish studies; Religion Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 to 3 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Jewish residents of Connecticut who are graduating high school seniors. Applicants must be interested in working on a degree in Jewish education. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on academic record and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

3771 KANSAS BOARD OF REGENTS

Attn: Student Financial Aid
1000 S.W. Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: (785)296-3518
Fax: (785)296-0983
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.kansasregents.com/financial_aid/teacher.html

To provide scholarship/loans to high school seniors, high school graduates, and selected undergraduates who are interested in preparing for a career as a teacher in Kansas.

Title of Award: Kansas Teacher Service Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Education, Special; Science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Approximately 100 each year. Funds Available: Participants receive $5,000 per year. This is a scholarship/loan program. Recipients must teach in Kansas 1 year for every year of funding received, or they must repay the amount received with interest at 5% over the federal PLUS rate. The teaching must be in the specific curriculum area or in an underserved geographic area (recently including Wichita, Leavenworth, Garden City, and Kansas City). Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years or up to 4 additional years for designated 5-year courses of study requiring graduate work.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Kansas residents who plan to enter the teaching profession in specific curriculum areas; recently, those included special education, mathematics, and science. Applicants must submit evidence of completion of the Kansas Scholars Curriculum (4 years of English, 4 years of mathematics, 3 years of science, 3 years of social studies, 2 years of foreign language, and 1 year of computer technology), ACT or SAT scores, high school GPA, high school class rank, and (if relevant) college transcripts and letters of recommendation from a college or university official. First priority goes to applicants who are in the final 2 years of study in teacher education and have submitted a college transcript and 1 letter of recommendation from a college official. Special consideration is given to minority applicants (academic performance being similar), because minorities continue to be underrepresented in the teaching profession in Kansas schools. Second priority goes to students who have completed the Kansas Scholars Curriculum and have competitive GPAs, ACT scores, and class rank. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: There is a $10 application fee.

3772 KANSAS FEDERATION OF BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUBS, INC.

Attn: Kansas BPW Educational Foundation
c/o Diane Smith, Executive Secretary
10418 Haskins
Lenexa, KS 66215-2162
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.bpwkansas.org/bpw_foundation.htm

To provide financial assistance to residents of Kansas who are preparing for a career in special education in the state.

Title of Award: Dena Nigus Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Special Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1ormore each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for a total of 4 semesters or 2 summers if the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Kansas residents (men and women) who are college juniors, seniors, or graduate students and preparing to teach special education in the state. Applicants must submit a 3-page personal biography in which they express their career goals, the direction they want to take in the future, their proposed field of study, their reason for selecting that field, the institutions they plan to attend and why, their circumstances for reentering school (if a factor), and what makes them uniquely qualified for this scholarship. They must also be able to document financial need. Applications must be submitted through a local organization of the sponsor. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year.

3773 KAPPA DELTA PI

Attn: Educational Foundation
3707 Woodview Trace
Indianapolis, IN 46268-1158
Tel: (317)871-4900
Free: 800-284-3167
Fax: (317)704-2323
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.kdp.org/scholarships/list.php

To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate studies in elementary education to members of Kappa Delta Pi (an international honor society in education).

Title of Award: Harold D. Drummond Scholarships in Elementary Education Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Elementary Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 4 each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the society who are currently enrolled in college or graduate school. Applicants must submit a 500-word essay on a topic that changes annually; recently, the topic was "What I Can Contribute as an Elementary Teacher." The application form must be signed by the chapter counselor and the chapter president; each form must include the applicant's society membership number and the reasons for the needed financial support. No more than 1 application may be submitted per chapter. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

3774 KAPPA DELTA PI

Attn: Educational Foundation
3707 Woodview Trace
Indianapolis, IN 46268-1158
Tel: (317)871-4900
Free: 800-284-3167
Fax: (317)704-2323
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.kdp.org/scholarships/list.php

To provide financial assistance for undergraduate studies in elementary education to members of Kappa Delta Pi (an international honor society in education).

Title of Award: Vincent McGrath Scholarships in Elementary Education Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Elementary Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend ranges from $500 to $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the society who are currently working on an undergraduate degree in elementary education. Applicants must submit a 500-word essay on a topic that changes annually; recently, the topic was "Teaching and Learning in the New Millennium." The application form must be signed by the chapter counselor and the chapter president; each form must include the applicant's society membership number and a statement from the chapter counselor noting the activities and participation of the applicant in chapter programs. No more than 1 application may be submitted per chapter. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

3775 KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Attn: Division of Minority Educator Recruitment and Retention
500 Mero Street, 17th Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601
Tel: (502)564-1479
Fax: (502)564-6952
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.education.ky.gov

To provide forgivable loans to minority undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in Kentucky public institutions who want to become teachers.

Title of Award: Kentucky Minority Educator Recruitment and Retention Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Awards up to $5,000 per year are available. This is a scholarship/loan program. Recipients are required to teach 1 semester in Kentucky for each semester or summer term the scholarship is received. If they fail to fulfill that requirement, the scholarship converts to a loan at 12% interest. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Kentucky who are undergraduate or graduate students pursuing initial teacher certification at a public university or community college in the state. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and either maintain full-time enrollment or be a part-time student within 18 semester hours of receiving a teacher education degree. U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: Each state college of teacher education sets its own deadline. Additional Information: The Kentucky General Assembly established this program in 1992.

3776 KENTUCKY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Attn: Student Program
401 Capital Avenue
Frankfort, KY 40601
800-231-4532, ext. 315
Fax: (502)227-8062
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.kea.org/studentProgram/scholarships/dodsonInfo.cfm

To provide financial assistance to upper-division and master's degree students in Kentucky who plan to become teachers in the state.

Title of Award: Marvin Dodson-Carl Perkins Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Master's Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: Up to $6,000 is available for this program each year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to juniors, seniors, post-baccalaureate, and M.A.T. students at Kentucky colleges and universities. Applicants must be participating in the Kentucky Education Association's student program and planning to teach in the state. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be able to demonstrate financial need. Along with their application, they must submit a 650-word essay on why they are applying for this scholarship, why they want to be a teacher, and any special circumstances or obstacles they have overcome. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

3777 KENTUCKY HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY

Attn: Student Aid Branch
100 Airport Road
P.O. Box 798
Frankfort, KY 40602-0798
Tel: (502)696-7392
Free: 800-928-8926, ext. 7392
Fax: (502)696-7373
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.kheaa.com/prog_ecds.hmtl

To provide financial assistance to Kentucky residents who are working on a degree or certificate in early childhood education on a part-time basis while they are employed in the field.

Title of Award: Kentucky Early Childhood Development Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Child development; Education, Early childhood; Education, Special Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 990 students received these scholarships. Funds Available: Stipends are the lesser of the tuition actually charged by the institution or $1,400 per year. Funds are either credited to the student's account or, if the student has already paid the tuition, disbursed to the student at the beginning of each school term by the institution. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if funds permit.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Kentucky residents who are U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents enrolled at a participating institution in the state for less than 9 credit hours per academic term. Applicants must be working on 1) an associate degree in early childhood education or a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary early childhood education or an approved related program; 2) a Kentucky Early Childhood Development Director's Certificate; or 3) a child development associate credential. They must be employed at least 20 hours per week in a participating early childhood facility or provide training in early childhood development for an approved organization. They may have no unpaid financial obligation and may not be eligible to receive state or federal training funds through Head Start, a public preschool program, or First Steps.

3778 KENTUCKY HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY

Attn: Student Aid Branch
100 Airport Road
P.O. Box 798
Frankfort, KY 40602-0798
Tel: (502)696-7391
Free: 800-928-8926, ext. 7391
Fax: (502)696-7373
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.kheaa.com/prog_tchscl.html

To provide scholarship/loans to Kentucky high school seniors, high school graduates, college students, and graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career as a teacher.

Title of Award: Kentucky Teacher Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Education; General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 570 of these scholarship/loans were issued. Funds Available: Freshmen and sophomores may receive up to $1,250 per academic year. Juniors, seniors, postbaccalaureates, and graduate students may receive up to $5,000 per academic year. The total amount a student may receive is $12,500 as an undergraduate or $7,500 as a graduate student This is a scholarship/loan program. Recipients must render 1 semester of qualified teaching service in Kentucky for each semester or summer scholarship received; recipients who teach in a critical shortage area must render 1 semester of qualified teaching service as repayment for 2 scholarships received. If any of those requirements are not met in the prescribed time, the scholarship converts immediately to a loan bearing interest at the rate of 12%. Duration: 1 semester; may be renewed if the recipient remains enrolled in an eligible program of study and makes satisfactory academic progress.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens who are Kentucky residents enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full-time students (unless they are enrolled for their final term and less than full-time enrollment is required to complete the program) at an eligible Kentucky institution of higher education. They must be studying in an undergraduate or graduate program of teacher education which is preparatory to initial teacher certification but does not lead to a certificate, diploma, or degree in theology, divinity, or religious education. Financial need must be demonstrated. Awards are granted according to the following priorities: 1) highly qualified applicants who have been unconditionally admitted to a teacher education program by their college, ranked in ascending order by expected family contribution; 2) highly qualified applicants who have not yet been admitted to a teacher education program but who meet the standards and requirements for admission, ranked in ascending order by expected family contribution; and 3) otherwise eligible applicants seeking admission to a teacher education program, ranked in ascending order by expected family contribution. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

3779 LEGACY, INC.

P.O. Box 3813
Montgomery, AL 36109
Tel: (334)270-5921
Free: 800-240-5115 within AL
Fax: (334)270-5527
Web Site: http://www.legacyenved.org/fund/fund_college.htm

To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students in Alabama who are interested in preparing for an environmentally-related career.

Title of Award: Legacy Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Education; Environmental conservation; Environmental law; Environmental science; Geography; Medicine; Public administration; Public relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 20 each year: 10 to undergraduates, 4 to master's degree students, and 6 to doctoral students. Funds Available: Undergraduates receive up to $1,500; graduate students receive up to $2,000. Duration: 1 year,

Eligibility Requirements: Open to upper-division (juniors and seniors) and graduate students who reside in Alabama, are enrolled in a college or university in the state, and are planning to prepare for an environmentallyrelated career. Given the interdisciplinary nature of environmental education, it is not a requirement that all applicants have an environmental title attached to their major; some examples of career fields that have been funded in the past include: business, education, government, law, medicine, public relations, and geography. Finalists are interviewed. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: Legacy's scholarship funds are made available, in part, from proceeds derived from the sale of Alabama's "Protect Our Environment" license tag.

3780 LINCOLN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

215 Centennial Mall South, Suite 200
Lincoln, NE 68508
Tel: (402)474-2345
Fax: (402)476-8532
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.lcf.org

To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students majoring in education in Nebraska.

Title of Award: Florence Turner Karlin Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Professional, Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Funds may be used only for college credit courses, not for workshops, seminars, or similar types of training opportunities. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduates of Nebraska high schools working on a degree in education at a college or university in the state. Teachers attending graduate school are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have completed at least their sophomore year and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit essays on their plans for teaching after college and where they plan to teach and why. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

3781 LINCOLN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

215 Centennial Mall South, Suite 200
Lincoln, NE 68508
Tel: (402)474-2345
Fax: (402)476-8532
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.lcf.org

To provide financial assistance to upper-division students majoring in education in Nebraska.

Title of Award: Dale E. Siefkes Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to juniors or seniors attending a college or university in Nebraska and majoring in education. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.8 or higher and be able to demonstrate financial need. Along with their application, they must submit an essay on the topic: "If you could change one thing about your hometown, what would it be and why?" Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

3782 MAINE EDUCATION SERVICES

Attn: MES Foundation
One City Center, 11th Floor
Portland, ME 04101
Tel: (207)791-3600
Free: 800-922-6352
Fax: (207)791-3616
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.mesfoundation.com/college/scholarships_mes_chamber.asp

To provide financial assistance for a college-level technical, education, or business program to residents of Maine.

Title of Award: Maine State Chamber of Commerce Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Education; General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3eachyear:1toahigh school senior pursuing a technical degree at a 2-year college, 1 to a high school senior pursuing a business degree at a 4-year institution, and 1 to an adult learner working on a 2-year degree in business or education. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Maine who are 1) high school seniors planning to work on a technical associate degree at a 2-year college; 2) high school seniors planning to work on a business-related bachelor's degree at a 4-year college or university; and 3) adult learners planning to attend a 2-year college to work on a degree in a business- or education-related field (those applicants must meet federal financial aid criteria for independent student status, i.e., be 24 years of age or older, or be married, or have legal dependents other than a spouse, or be an orphan or ward of the court, or be a veteran of the U.S. armed forces). Preference is given to applicants planning to attend college in Maine. Selection is based on academic achievement, employment and community activities, a letter of recommendation from a high school or community official, an essay describing challenges that businesses face in Maine, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

3783 HORACE MANN COMPANIES

Attn: Scholarship Program
1 Horace Mann Plaza
P.O. Box 20490
Springfield, IL 62708
Tel: (217)788-5343
Web Site: http://www.horacemann.com/html/edprograms/scholarships.html

To provide financial assistance to educators who wish to return to school to take college courses.

Title of Award: Horace Mann Scholarship Program for Educators Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 36 each year: 1 at $1,250 per year for 4 years, 15 at $500 per year for 2 years, and 20 at $500 for 1 year. Funds Available: Stipends are either $1,250 or $500 per year. Funds are paid directly to the student's college or university for tuition, fees, and other educational expenses. Duration: 4 years or 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to educators who have been employed by a U.S. public or private school district or U.S. public or private college or university for at least 2 years. Applicants must be planning to enter a 2- or 4-year accredited college or university. Along with their application, they must submit a 300-word essay on a topic that changes annually; recently, they were asked to provide their opinion of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and what it means to the educational structure of this country. Selection is based on the essay, school and community activities, and letters of recommendation. Financial need is not considered, although applicants who have all educational expenses paid through other scholarships and/or grants are ineligible. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

3784 MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION

Attn: Office of Student Financial Assistance
839 Bestgate Road, Suite 400
Annapolis, MD 21401-3013
Tel: (410)260-4563
Free: 800-974-1024, ext. 4563
Fax: (410)974-5376
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.mhec.state.md.us/financialAid/ProgramDescriptions/prog_child.asp

To provide scholarship/loans to students in Maryland who wish to prepare for a career as a child care provider.

Title of Award: Maryland Child Care Provider Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Child care; Child development; Education, Early childhood Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends at 4-year institutions are $2,000 per year for full-time study, $1,000 for part-time; at community colleges, annual stipends are $1,000 for full-time study, $500 for part-time. The total amount of all state awards may not exceed the cost of attendance as determined by the school's financial aid office or $17,800, whichever is less. Within 12 months of graduation, recipients must provide 1 year of child care service in Maryland for each year of financial aid received under this program; failure to comply with that service obligation will require the recipient to repay the scholarship money with interest. Teaching in a public school in Maryland does not fulfill the service requirement. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years of full-time study provided the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible are residents of Maryland who are enrolled or plan to enroll in a program leading to an associate or bachelor's degree in a Maryland institution of higher education that offers an undergraduate program in early childhood education or child development. Full-time enrollment is required, although part-time study is allowed if the applicant is employed for a minimum of 15 hours per week at a child care or family day care center. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

3785 MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION

Attn: Office of Student Financial Assistance
839 Bestgate Road, Suite 400
Annapolis, MD 21401-3013
Tel: (410)260-4594
Free: 800-974-1024, ext. 4594
Fax: (410)974-5376
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.mhec.state.md.us/financialAid/ProgramDescriptions/prog_devdis.asp

To provide scholarship/loans to students in Maryland who are interested in working on a degree in a designated human services program.

Title of Award: Maryland Developmental Disabilities, Mental Health, Child Welfare, and Juvenile Justice Workforce Tuition Assistance Program Area, Field, or Subject: Counseling/Guidance; Criminal justice; Criminology; Disabilities; Education, Special; Gerontology; Law enforcement; Mental health; Nursing; Occupational therapy; Physical therapy; Psychology; Rehabilitation, Physical/Psychological; Social work Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $2,000 per year for students attending a 2-year institution or $3,000 per year for students at a 4-year institution. The total amount of all state awards may not exceed the cost of attendance as determined by the school's financial aid office or $17,800, whichever is less. Recipients must agree to work in a Maryland community-based program that is licensed by the Developmental Disabilities Administration or approved by the Mental Hygiene Administration, or in a residential program that is licensed by the Department of Human Resources or the Department of Juvenile Justice. The service obligation must begin within 6 months of graduation. The total service requirement is 2,000 hours if the award amount is $1,999 or less, 3,000 hours if the award amount is $2,000 to $3,999, or 4,000 hours if the award amount is $4,000 or more. If the service requirement is not completed, the award must be repaid with interest. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains satisfactory academic progress and remains enrolled in a human services degree program.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors and full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate students. Applicants and their parents must be Maryland residents attending a college or university in the state in 1 of the following human services degree programs: aging services, counseling, disability services, mental health, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, rehabilitation, social work, special education, supported employment, vocational rehabilitation, or any other concentration in the healing arts or a program providing support services to individuals with special needs including child welfare and juvenile justice. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

3786 MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION

Attn: Office of Student Financial Assistance
839 Bestgate Road, Suite 400
Annapolis, MD 21401-3013
Tel: (410)260-4569
Free: 800-974-1024, ext. 4569
Fax: (410)974-5376
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.mhec.state.md.us/financialAid/ProgramDescriptions/prog_dste.asp

To provide scholarship/loans to students in Maryland interested in preparing for a career as a teacher.

Title of Award: Maryland Distinguished Scholar Teacher Education Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The award is $3,000 per year. The total amount of all state awards may not exceed the cost of attendance as determined by the school's financial aid office or $17,800, whichever is less. This is a scholarship/loan program. Recipients must teach in a Maryland public school 1 year for each year the award was received or the award must be repaid with interest. They must begin the service obligation within 9 months of graduation. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years, if the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA and full-time enrollment.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Maryland residents who have been awarded a Maryland Distinguished Scholar award. Applicants must be enrolled full time in an approved teacher education program at an approved Maryland institution. Financial need is not required. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

3787 MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION

Attn: Office of Student Financial Assistance
839 Bestgate Road, Suite 400
Annapolis, MD 21401-3013
Tel: (410)260-4545
Free: 800-974-1024, ext. 4545
Fax: (410)974-5376
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.mhec.state.md.us/financialAid/ProgramDescriptions/prog_scm.asp

To provide scholarship/loans to Maryland residents who wish to prepare for a teaching career.

Title of Award: Sharon Christa McAuliffe Memorial Teacher Education Award Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Chemistry; Classical studies; Computer and information sciences; Earth sciences; Education; Education, English as a second language; Education, Special; Education, Vocational-technical; Foreign languages; Geosciences; Health care services; Hearing and deafness; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physical sciences; Physics; Space and planetary sciences; Visual impairment Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Professional, Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The amount of the award is based on the recipient's enrollment and housing status, to a maximum of $17,000 per year. The total amount of all state awards may not exceed the cost of attendance as determined by the school's financial aid office or $17,800, whichever is less. Following graduation, recipients must teach at a Maryland public school for 1 year for each year of financial aid received under this program. If they fail to meet that service obligation, they must repay all funds they received with interest. They must begin the service obligation within 12 months of graduation. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year if the recipient maintains satisfactory academic progress with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and enrollment at a 2-year or 4-year Maryland college or university in an approved teacher education program.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Maryland residents who are college students with at least 60 semester credit hours completed, college graduates, and teachers in a non-critical shortage area. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and plan to teach in a field identified as a critical shortage area. Selection is based on cumulative GPA, applicable work or volunteer experience, quality of academic background in certification field, and a writing sample. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year. Additional Information: Recently, the eligible critical shortage areas were business education, chemistry, computer science, earth and space science, English for speakers of other languages, family and consumer sciences, German, health occupations, Latin, mathematics, physical science, physics, Spanish, special education (generic infant-grade 3, generic grades 1-8, generic grades 6-adult, hearing impaired, severely and profoundly handicapped, visually impaired), and technology education.

3788 MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

454 Broadway, Suite 200
Revere, MA 02151
Tel: (617)727-9420
Fax: (617)727-0667
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.osfa.mass.edu

To provide scholarship/loans to students at colleges and universities in Massachusetts who are interested in becoming teachers in the state following graduation.

Title of Award: Massachusetts Incentive Program for Aspiring Teachers Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Elementary; Education, Secondary Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Eligible students are entitled to a tuition waiver equal to the resident tuition rate at the state college or university campus where they are enrolled. If they do not complete their college education within 4 years of entering the program, or if they fail to complete their 2-year teaching commitment within 4 years following graduation from college, they must pay the state the full amount of the tuition waivers granted, with interest. Duration: 2 years, provided the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students enrolled in their third or fourth year of a Massachusetts state-approved teacher certification program field with teacher shortages. Applicants must 1) have been residents of Massachusetts for at least 1 year and 2) be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. They must be attending 1 of the 9 Massachusetts state colleges or the 4 campuses of the University of Massachusetts and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. A condition of the program is that they must commit to teaching for 2 years in a public school in Massachusetts upon successful completion of a bachelor's degree.

3789 MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

454 Broadway, Suite 200
Revere, MA 02151
Tel: (617)727-9420
Fax: (617)727-0667
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.osfa.mass.edu

To provide scholarship/loans to educational paraprofessionals in Massachusetts who are interested in completing a college degree and becoming certified as teachers.

Title of Award: Massachusetts Paraprofessional Teacher Preparation Grant Program Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Education, Bilingual and cross-cultural; Education, Special; Linguistics; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Grants depend on the type of institution attended. At public universities, the maximum award is $625 per credit, to a total of $7,500 per academic year. At state colleges, the maximum award is $450 per credit, to a total of $6,000 per academic year. At community colleges, the maximum award is $250 per credit, to a total of $4,000 per academic year. This is a scholarship/loan program. Recipients must agree to teach in a Massachusetts public school 1 year for each year of full or partial grant received. If they fail to complete that teaching obligation, they must repay the amount of the grant received. Duration: Until completion of an undergraduate degree, provided the recipient maintains satisfactory academic progress.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Massachusetts residents who 1) have been employed as paraprofessionals in public schools in the state for at least 2 years, or 2) are working on a degree in an area of high need (recently defined as bilingual education, foreign languages, mathematics, science, and special education). Applicants must be enrolled full time in an undergraduate degree program leading to teacher certification at a Massachusetts public institution. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required Applicants must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), but financial need is not required.

3790 MAUI COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Attn: Liko A'e Native Hawaiian Scholarship Program
310 West Ka'ahumanu Avenue Kahului, HI 96732-1617
Tel: (808)984-3553
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.likoae.org/scholarship_info.asp

To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to Native Hawaiian students.

Title of Award: Liko A'e Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Education; General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Child care assistance is also provided. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens who are descendants of the aboriginal inhabitants of the Hawaiian Islands prior to 1778. Applicants must be enrolled or accepted as full- or part-time students in an accredited 2- or 4-year degree-granting institution of higher education. Undergraduates must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher and graduate students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on merit (as judged by GPA and responses to essay questions) and financial need. Preference is given to students working on degrees in professions in which Native Hawaiians are underrepresented. Some of the scholarships are designated for students from smaller rural communities who are working on a degree in education. Deadline for Receipt: Deadlines are in May, August, November, and February. Additional Information: This program was established in 2003 by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education and is administered by Maui Community College.

3791 MEMORIAL FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CULTURE

50 Broadway, 34th Floor
New York, NY 10004
Tel: (212)425-6606
Fax: (212)425-6602
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.mfjc.org

To assist well-qualified individuals to train for careers in a field related to Jewish community service.

Title of Award: International Scholarship Program for Community Service Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Jewish studies; Religion; Social work Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Funds Available: The amount of the grant varies, depending on the country in which the student will be trained and other considerations. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: The scholarship is open to any individual, regardless of country of origin, who is presently receiving or plans to undertake training in his/her chosen field at a recognized yeshiva, teacher training seminary, school of social work, university, or other educational institution. Applicants must be interested in pursuing professional training for careers in Jewish education, Jewish social service, the rabbinate, or as religious functionaries (e.g., shohatim, mohalim) in Diaspora Jewish communities in need of such personnel. Students planning to serve in the United States, Canada, or Israel are not eligible. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year. Additional Information: Recipients must agree to serve for at least 2 to 3 years in a Jewish-deprived Diaspora community where their skills are needed after completing their training.

3792 MICHIGAN COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF MATHEMATICS

Attn: Scholarship Committee
3300 Washtenaw Avenue, Suite 220
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-4200
Tel: (734)477-0421
Fax: (734)677-2270
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.mictm.org/schols_awards.html

To provide financial assistance to upper-division students who are enrolled in a teacher education program in Michigan with a mathematics specialty.

Title of Award: Miriam Schaefer Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Mathematics and mathematical sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 6 of these scholarships were awarded. Since the program began, a total of 82 scholarships, worth $88,500, have been presented. Funds Available: The stipend of $1,500 is paid to the recipients, with their school as the second payee. The award is to be used for tuition, books, and fees. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Michigan residents who are currently enrolled as a junior or senior at a college or university in the state. Applicants must be majoring in elementary or secondary education with a mathematics specialty. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Secondary education majors must have successfully completed the required calculus sequence and elementary education majors must have at least a mathematics minor. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page essay on their personal goals related to the teaching of mathematics, a list of extracurricular and/or community activities and interests, transcripts, evidence of junior or senior standing, and 3 letters of recommendation. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 1989.

3793 MICHIGAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS & SCHOOL RELATED PERSONNEL

Attn: Scholarship Committee
2661 East Jefferson Avenue
Detroit, MI 48207
Tel: (313)393-2200
Free: 800-MFT-8868
Fax: (313)393-2236
Web Site: http://www.mftsrp.org/scholarships.html

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Michigan who are interested in becoming a teacher.

Title of Award: Rollie Hopgood Future Teachers Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 female and 1 male. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools that are represented by the Michigan Federation of Teachers & School Related Personnel (MFT&SRP). Applicants must submit a 500-word essay in which they explain why they want to become a teacher and why they should be considered for this scholarship. Selection is based on the essay, GPA, extracurricular activities, communityrelated activities, and financial need. Female and male applicants compete separately. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Recipients must enroll as full-time students.

3794 MISS AMERICA PAGEANT

Attn: Scholarship Department
Two Miss America Way, Suite 1000
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Tel: (609)345-7571, ext. 27
Free: 800-282-MISS
Fax: (609)347-6079
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.missamerica.org/scholarships/albertmarks.asp

To provide financial assistance to women who are working on a degree in education and who, in the past, competed at some level in the Miss America competition.

Title of Award: Albert A. Marks Scholarship for Teacher Education Area, Field, or Subject: Counseling/Guidance; Education; Education, Music; Education, Physical; Educational administration; Nursing; Psychology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 4 of these scholarships were awarded: 1 at $4,000 and 3 at $2,000. Funds Available: Stipends are $4,000 or $2,000. Duration: 1 year; renewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women who are working on an undergraduate, master's, or higher degree in education and who competed at the local, state, or national level in a Miss America competition within the past 10 years. Applicants must be preparing for a career as a classroom teacher, special area teacher (i.e., art, physical education, music), school counselor, school psychologist, school nurse, or school administrator. They must submit an essay, up to 500 words, on the factors that influenced them to enter the field of education, what they consider to be the major issues facing education today, and what they would do to strengthen and improve our educational system. Selection is based on GPA, class rank, extracurricular activities, financial need, and level of participation within the system. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship was established in 1997.

3795 MISSISSIPPI OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL AID

3825 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211-6453
Tel: (601)432-6997
Free: 800-327-2980 within MS
Fax: (601)432-6527
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ihl.state.ms.us/financialaid/cnar.html

To provide scholarship/loans to students in Mississippi interested in preparing for a career as a teacher and willing to work in selected areas of the state or teach in specified subject areas.

Title of Award: Mississippi Critical Needs Alternate Route Teacher Loan/Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Education, Special Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year, depending on the availability of funds; awards are granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Funds Available: The program provides payment of tuition and required fees (at the in-state rate only), an allowance for room and board equal to the state average for a Mississippi resident, and an allowance for books. This is a scholarship/loan program; recipients must sign a contract agreeing to teach 1 year for each year the award is received in an accredited public school or public school district in a critical teacher geographic shortage area of Mississippi as defined at the time of graduation. If the recipient fails to remain enrolled in a teacher education program or fails to fulfill the service obligation, repayment of principal and interest is required. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year if the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher, meets the satisfactory academic progress standards of their institution, and remains enrolled in a program of study leading to an Alternate Route teacher license.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is normally open to juniors and seniors at Mississippi 4-year colleges and universities. Mississippi residency is not required. Applicants must be enrolled in a program of study leading to an Alternate Route teacher license and be working on their first bachelor's degree. They must have passed Praxis I; agree to employment immediately after completing their degree as a full-time classroom teacher in a Mississippi public school located in a critical teacher shortage area of the state or in a subject shortage area; participate in entrance counseling; and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: A list of the current critical teacher shortage areas is available from the Mississippi Department of Education. Current subject shortage areas are mathematics, science (chemistry, physics, and biology only), foreign language (French, German, and Spanish only), and special education. Recipients are not eligible for funds from other state aid programs.

3796 MISSISSIPPI OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL AID

3825 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211-6453
Tel: (601)432-6997
Free: 800-327-2980 within MS
Fax: (601)432-6527
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ihl.state.ms.us/financialaid/cntp.html

To provide scholarship/loans to students in Mississippi interested in preparing for a career as a teacher and willing to work in selected areas of the state or teach in specified subject areas.

Title of Award: Mississippi Critical Needs Teacher Loan/Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Education, Special Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year, depending on the availability of funds; awards are granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Funds Available: The program provides payment of tuition and required fees (at the in-state rate only), an allowance for room and board equal to the state average for a Mississippi resident, and an allowance for books. This is a scholarship/loan program; recipients must sign a contract agreeing to teach 1 year for each year the award is received in an accredited public school or public school district in a critical teacher geographic shortage area of Mississippi as defined at the time of graduation. If the recipient fails to remain enrolled in a teacher education program or fails to fulfill the service obligation, repayment of principal and interest is required. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year if the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher, meets the satisfactory academic progress standards of their institution, and remains enrolled in a program of study leading to a Class "A" teacher educator license.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is normally open to juniors and seniors at Mississippi 4-year colleges and universities. Mississippi residency is not required. While in high school applicants must have passed Praxis I, had an ACT score of 21 or higher, or had an equivalent SAT score. While in college, they must enroll in a program of study leading to a Class "A" teacher educator license; agree to employment immediately after completing their degree as a full-time classroom teacher in a Mississippi public school located in a critical teacher shortage area of the state or in a subject shortage area; participate in entrance counseling; and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1998. A list of the current critical teacher shortage areas is available from the Mississippi Department of Education. Current subject shortage areas are mathematics, science (chemistry, physics, and biology only), foreign language (French, German, and Spanish only), and special education. Recipients are not eligible for funds from other state aid programs.

3797 MISSISSIPPI OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL AID

3825 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211-6453
Tel: (601)432-6997
Free: 800-327-2980 within MS
Fax: (601)432-6527
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ihl.state.ms.us/financialaid/wwar.html

To provide scholarship/loans to Mississippi residents working on an Alternative Route teacher educator license.

Title of Award: William Winter Alternative Route Teacher Scholar Loan Program Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year, depending on the availability of funds; awards are granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Funds Available: Loans are provided up to $4,000 per academic year. For each year of service as a full-time classroom teacher in an accredited public school or public school district in Mississippi, 1 year's loan will be forgiven. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year if the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher, remains enrolled full time in a program of study leading to an Alternative Route teacher educator license, exhibits satisfactory academic progress, and documents that Praxis II has been passed after no more than 3 semesters of participation in this program.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Mississippi residents who are enrolled full time as juniors or seniors at an accredited Mississippi 4-year public or private college or university. Applicants must be enrolled in a program of study leading to an Alternative Route teacher educator license with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. They must have passed Praxis I and agree to employment immediately upon degree completion as a full-time classroom teacher in a Mississippi public school. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Recipients may not defer the service obligation to work on an advanced degree.

3798 MISSISSIPPI OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL AID

3825 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211-6453
Tel: (601)432-6997
Free: 800-327-2980 within MS
Fax: (601)432-6527
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ihl.state.ms.us/financialaid/wwts.html

To provide scholarship/loans to Mississippi residents working on a Class "A" teacher educator license.

Title of Award: William Winter Teacher Scholar Loan Program Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year, depending on the availability of funds; awards are granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Funds Available: Loans are provided up to $4,000 per academic year. For each year of service as a full-time classroom teacher in an accredited public school or public school district in Mississippi, 1 year's loan will be forgiven. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year if the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher, remains enrolled full time in a program of study leading to a Class "A" teacher educator license, exhibits satisfactory academic progress, and documents that Praxis II has been passed after no more than 3 semesters of participation in this program.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Mississippi residents who are enrolled full time as juniors or seniors at an accredited Mississippi 4-year public or private college or university. Applicants must be enrolled in a program of study leading to a Class "A" teacher educator license with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. They must be able to document that they have passed Praxis I or have an ACT score of 21 or higher with a minimum of 18 on all sub-scores. Programs of study that do not qualify include, but are not limited to, speech and language pathology, psychological and counseling services, and recreational therapy. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The Mississippi legislature established this program in 1987. Recipients may not defer the service obligation to work on an advanced degree.

3799 MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

Attn: Teacher Quality and Urban Education
205 Jefferson Street
P.O. Box 480
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480
Tel: (573)751-1668
Fax: (573)526-3580
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.dese.state.mo.us/divteachqual/scholarships

To provide scholarship/loans to minority high school seniors, high school graduates, and college students in Missouri who are interested in preparing for a teaching career in mathematics or science.

Title of Award: Missouri Minority Teacher Education Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 100 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000 per year. This is a scholarship/loan program. Recipients must commit to teaching in a Missouri public elementary or secondary school for 5 years following graduation. If they fail to fulfill that obligation, they must repay the state portion of the scholarship. Duration: Up to 4 years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Missouri residents who are African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, or Native American. Applicants must be 1) high school seniors, college students, or returning adults (without a degree) who ranked in the top 25% of their high school class and scored at or above the 75th percentile on the ACT or SAT examination; 2) individuals who have completed 30 college hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better; or 3) baccalaureate degree-holders who are returning to an approved mathematics or science program. All applicants must attend an approved teacher education program at a community college, 4-year college, or university in Missouri. Selection is based on academic performance, the quantity and quality of school and community activities, range of interests and activities, leadership abilities, interpersonal skills, and desire to enter the field of education. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

3800 MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

Attn: Teacher Quality and Urban Education
205 Jefferson Street
P.O. Box 480
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480
Tel: (573)751-1668
Fax: (573)526-3580
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.dese.state.mo.us/divteachqual/scholarships

To provide scholarship/loans to high school seniors, high school graduates, and college students in Missouri who are interested in preparing for a teaching career.

Title of Award: Missouri Teacher Education Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Approximately 200 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 (half of the award is paid by the state of Missouri and the other half is paid by the participating college or university). This is a scholarship/loan program. Recipients must commit to teaching in a Missouri public elementary or secondary school for 5 years following graduation. If they fail to fulfill that obligation, they must repay the state portion of the scholarship. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Missouri residents who are high school students or already enrolled full time at a community or 4-year college or university in the state. Applicants must rank in the top 15% of their high school class or score in the top 15% on the ACT or SAT. They must be entering or already enrolled at a teacher education program in a 4-year college or university in Missouri. Selection is based on academic performance, the quantity and quality of school and community activities, range of interests and activities, employment experience, leadership abilities, interpersonal skills, and desire to enter the field of education. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

3801 MISSOURI EDUCATORS OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

c/o Cynthia Arendt
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Division of Career Education and Family and Consumer Sciences
Education
205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480
Tel: (573)751-2644
Fax: (573)526-4261
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://dese.mo.gov/divcareered/facs_meofacs.htm

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors and current college students who plan to earn an education degree in family and consumer sciences at a Missouri college or university.

Title of Award: MoEFACS Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 to a graduating high school senior and 1 to a current college student. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) graduating high school seniors, and 2) college students who have completed at least 60 credit hours. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be planning to earn an education degree in family and consumer sciences at a Missouri college or university. They must submit (as an essay, video, pamphlet, etc.) an explanation of why they want to become a teacher in the field of family and consumer sciences. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Renee Meents, MoEFACS Scholarship Committee Chair, Greenfield High School, 410 West College, Greenfield, MO 65661.

3802 MISSOURI MIDDLE SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

c/o Jane Haskell, Executive Director
P.O. Box 487
Rolla, MO 65402-0847
Tel: (573)364-9307
Fax: (573)364-9307
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.mmsa-mo.org/pfaff_scholarship.html

To provide financial assistance to students in Missouri who are working on a degree to receive entry level certification to teach at the middle level school.

Title of Award: Art Pfaff Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Secondary Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students currently enrolled in an education program that will qualify them for entry level middle school certification in Missouri. Applicants must be classified as a sophomore or higher by their college or university and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. They must have made a commitment to be trained as a middle level teacher and to teach at that level after completing their degree. Along with their application, they must submit a brief autobiographical sketch and essays on why they have chosen to become a middle school teacher, how they think they can make a difference as a middle school teacher, the activities during high school and/or college in which they have been involved with middle school age children, what someone would expect to see if they came into their middle school classroom, why a middle school should be different from a typical junior high school, and how this scholarship will help them attain their career goals. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Bob Stewart, Grandview Middle School, 12650 Manchester, Grandview, MO 64030, (816) 316-5600.

3803 MONTANA PTA

Attn: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 6448
Great Falls, MT 59405
Tel: (406)268-7475
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.montanapta.org/sections/scholarship/scholarship.htm

To provide financial assistance for college to members of the PTA in Montana who are interested in preparing for a child-related career.

Title of Award: Montana PTA Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Child development; Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 to a high school senior and 1 to a current college student. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Montana who are either a high school student planning to attend a college or university in the state or a student currently attending a Montana college or university. Either the applicant or their guardian must be a current member of a local unit of the Montana PTA or a current online virtual member of the Montana PTA. Applicants must be preparing for a career in a field of study related to children. Along with their application, they must submit 2 paragraph-long essays: 1) their thoughts about a book they have recently read, and 2) a personal life experience that has encouraged them to pursue a college major in a child-related field. Selection is based on the essays and scholastic ability. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

3804 MORRIS SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Attn: Scholarship Selection Committee
525 S.W. Fifth Street, Suite A
Des Moines, IA 50309-4501
Tel: (515)282-8192
Fax: (515)282-9117
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.morrisscholarship.org

To provide financial assistance to African Americans in Iowa interested in preparing to work with "at risk" students.

Title of Award: Nelson Urban Scholarship Fund Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Elementary; Education, Secondary Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: At least 2 each year. Funds Available: The awards generally range from $2,500 to $5,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to African Americans who are Iowa residents, enrolled full or part time at the undergraduate or graduate school level, and interested in working with "at risk" minority students in the elementary or secondary schools. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

3805 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE

Attn: Education Department
4805 Mt. Hope Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215-3297
Tel: (410)580-5760; 877-NAACP-98
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.naacp.org/work/education/eduscholarship.shtml

To provide financial assistance to members of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and others who are working on a degree in education on the undergraduate or graduate level.

Title of Award: Lillian and Samuel Sutton Education Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 7 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year for undergraduate students or $2,000 per year for graduate students. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed as long as the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher as an undergraduate or 3.0 or higher as a graduate student.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time undergraduates and full- and part-time graduate students majoring in the field of education. The required minimum GPA is 2.5 for graduating high school seniors and current undergraduates or 3.0 for graduate students. Membership and participation in the association is highly desirable. All applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need and be U.S. citizens. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page essay on their interest in their major and a career, their life's ambition, what they hope to accomplish in their lifetime, and what they consider their most significant contribution to their community. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from the United Negro College Fund, Scholarships and Grants Administration, 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031, (703) 205-3400.

3806 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATORS

c/o University of Kentucky
300 Garrigus Building
Lexington, KY 40546-0215
Tel: (859)257-2224
Free: 800-509-0204
Fax: (859)323-3919
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.naae.org

To provide financial assistance to FFA members who have participated in a Fresh Florida Citrus Product Fundraiser in high school and are planning to attend college to prepare for a career as an agriculture teacher.

Title of Award: NAAE Future Teachers Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 10 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to FFA members who are seniors at high schools where the agricultural education program conducts a Fresh Florida Citrus Product Fundraiser. Applicants must be planning to attend college to prepare for a career as an agriculture teacher. Selection is based on academic performance (15 points), a description of leadership and service activities (20 points), a description of participation in FFA Fresh Florida Citrus Product Fundraisers (30 points), a 300-word essay on "Why I Want to Teach Agriculture" (30 points), and 3 letters of recommendation (5 points). Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program is cosponsored by the Florida Department of Citrus, Attn: Nancy Pewonski, P.O. Box 148, Lakeland, FL 33802-0148, and the Florida Citrus Growers.

3807 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATIONAL OFFICE PROFESSIONALS

Attn: NAEOP Foundation
P.O. Box 12619
Wichita, KS 67277-2619
Tel: (316)942-4822
Fax: (316)942-7100
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.naeop.org/foundation.htm

To provide financial assistance to students interested in preparing for an office-related career.

Title of Award: Marion T. Wood National Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Secretarial sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to business education students preparing for an office-related career, preferably in the field of education. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

3808 NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR LABOR RELATIONS RESEARCH

Attn: Future Teacher Scholarships
5211 Port Royal Road, Suite 510
Springfield, VA 22151
Tel: (703)321-9606
Fax: (703)321-7342
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nilrr.org/teachers.htm

To provide financial assistance to students majoring in education who oppose compulsory unionism in the education community.

Title of Award: Applegate/Jackson/Parks Future Teacher Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be undergraduate students majoring in education in institutions of higher learning in the United States. They must write an essay of approximately 500 words demonstrating an interest in and a knowledge of the right to work principle as it applies to educators. Selection is based on scholastic ability and financial need. Applicants must also demonstrate 1) the potential to complete a degree program in education and receive a teaching license, and 2) an understanding of the principles of voluntary unionism and the problems of compulsory unionism in relation to education. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1989 to honor Carol Applegate, Kay Jackson, and Dr. Anne Parks, 3 Michigan public school teachers who lost their jobs because they refused to pay union dues.

3809 NATIONAL SORORITY OF PHI DELTA KAPPA, INC.-DELTA BETA CHAPTER

c/o Nancy Thompson, Chapter Scholarship Chair
4703 Broadhill Drive
Austin, TX 78723
Tel: (512)926-6309

To provide financial assistance to African American high school seniors who plan to study education in college.

Title of Award: Carmer Mercer Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to African American graduating high school seniors who are planning a 4-year college and major in the field of education. Along with their application, they must submit documentation of financial need, high school transcripts, 2 letters of recommendation, SAT and/or ACT scores, a list of honors and awards received in high school, and a list of extracurricular, community, and volunteer activities. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

3810 NATIONAL STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING ASSOCIATION

Attn: Foundation
1955 North Union Boulevard
P.O. Box 9908
Colorado Springs, CO 80932-0908
Tel: (719)632-6722
Free: 800-815-6826
Fax: (719)632-6367
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nsca-lift.org/foundation/challenge.shtml

To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate study in strength training and conditioning to members of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

Title of Award: NSCA Challenge Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Athletics; Education, Physical; Medicine; Physical therapy Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: Awards are $1,000, to be used for tuition. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Students must have been members of the association for at least 1 year prior to the application deadline. They must be working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in a strength and conditioning-related field. In addition to transcripts and letters of recommendation, applicants must submit an essay of no more than 500 words explaining their need for the scholarship, proposed course of study, and professional goals. Selection is based on scholarship (25 points), strength and conditioning experience (15 points), the essay (15 points), recommendations (5 points), honors and awards (10 points), community involvement (10 points), and NSCA involvement (20 points). Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The NSCA is a nonprofit organization of strength and conditioning professionals, including coaches, athletic trainers, physical therapists, educators, researchers, and physicians. This program is funded in part by the Bob Hoffman Foundation.

3811 NATIONAL STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING ASSOCIATION

Attn: Foundation
1955 North Union Boulevard
P.O. Box 9908
Colorado Springs, CO 80932-0908
Tel: (719)632-6722
Free: 800-815-6826
Fax: (719)632-6367
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nsca-lift.org/foundation

To provide financial assistance for undergraduate study in strength training and conditioning to high school seniors.

Title of Award: NSCA High School Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Athletics; Education, Physical; Medicine; Physical therapy Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school students preparing to enter college. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be planning to major in a strength and conditioning field. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on their life ambitions, future in the strength and conditioning area, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is a nonprofit organization of strength and conditioning professionals, including coaches, athletic trainers, physical therapists, educators, researchers, and physicians. This program was first offered in 2003.

3812 NATIONAL STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING ASSOCIATION

Attn: Foundation
1955 North Union Boulevard
P.O. Box 9908
Colorado Springs, CO 80932-0908
Tel: (719)632-6722
Free: 800-815-6826
Fax: (719)632-6367
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nsca-lift.org/foundation/prof.shtml

To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate study in strength training and conditioning to members of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

Title of Award: Power Systems Professional Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Athletics; Education, Physical; Medicine; Physical therapy Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000, to be used for tuition.

Eligibility Requirements: Candidates must have been members of the association for at least 1 year prior to the application deadline. They must be undergraduate or graduate students working as a strength and conditioning coach (student assistant, volunteer, or graduate assistant) in their school's athletic department, and they must be nominated by the head strength coach at their school. In addition to transcripts and a resume, nominees must submit an essay of no more than 500 words explaining their career goals and objectives. Selection is based on scholarship (25 points), strength and conditioning experience (15 points), the essay (15 points), recommendations (5 points), honors and awards (10 points), community involvement (10 points), and NSCA involvement (20 points). Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The NSCA is a nonprofit organization of strength and conditioning professionals, including coaches, athletic trainers, physical therapists, educators, researchers, and physicians. This program is funded in part by Power Systems, Inc.

3813 NAVAJO NATION

Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship and Financial Assistance
Attn: Navajo Nation Teacher Education Program
P.O. Box 4380
Window Rock, AZ 86515-4380
Tel: (928)871-7453
Free: 800-243-2956
Fax: (928)871-6443
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.onnsfa.org

To provide financial assistance to members of the Navajo Nation who wish to prepare for a career as a bilingual or bicultural teacher.

Title of Award: Navajo Nation Teacher Education Program Area, Field, or Subject: Child development; Counseling/Guidance; Education; Education, Bilingual and cross-cultural; Education, Early childhood; Education, Elementary; Education, Special; Educational administration; Foreign languages; Library and archival sciences; Native American studies Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 250 undergraduates and 225 graduate students were participating in the program. Funds Available: Recipients are reimbursed for each course they complete at the rate of $250 per course for lower-division undergraduate courses or $500 for upper-division and graduate courses. Duration: 1 semester; may be renewed for undergraduate courses completed with a grade of "C" or better and for graduate courses completed with a grade of "B" or better.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation who are enrolled in or planning to enroll in an undergraduate teacher education program, a post-baccalaureate program for teacher licensure, or a master's degree program in education. Applicants must complete an emphasis in either Navajo Language or Navajo Culture, taken concurrently each semester with teacher education courses. They may be specializing in elementary education, early childhood education, bilingual multicultural education, special education, educational leadership, school counseling, curriculum and instruction, library science, or science and math secondary education. Students working on a second master's degree are not eligible. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year for fall term; November of each year for winter or spring terms; April of each year for summer session.

3814 NEBRASKA RURAL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION

c/o Jay Bellar, Scholarship Chair
Battle Creek Public Schools
P.O. Box 190
Battle Creek, NE 68715
Tel: (402)675-6905
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nrcsa.net

To provide financial assistance to students at high schools that are members of the Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association (NRCSA) who are interested in majoring in education or related fields in college.

Title of Award: Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Counseling/Guidance; Education; Library and archival sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 6 each year: 3 to females and 3 to males. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools holding current membership in NRCSA. Each school may submit 2 applications: 1 from a male and 1 from a female. Applicants must be planning to attend college in Nebraska and major in education or a related field to become a teacher, counselor, or media specialist. They must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and scores of at least 22 on the ACT or the SAT equivalent. In addition, they must submit a 300-word statement on why they deserve this scholarship, including their goals. Selection is based on that statement, academic achievement, leadership, character, initiative, involvement in school and community activities, and financial need. Males and females are considered separately. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program is offered through the Lincoln Community Foundation. Information is also available from the foundation at 215 Centennial Mall South, Suite 200, Lincoln, NE 68508, (402) 474-2345, Fax: (402) 476-8532, E-mail: [email protected].

3815 NEW HAMPSHIRE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION

3 Barrell Court, Suite 300
Concord, NH 03301-8543
Tel: (603)271-2555, ext. 352
Fax: (603)271-2696
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.state.nh.us/postsecondary/finwork.html

To provide scholarship/loans to New Hampshire residents who are interested in attending college to prepare for careers in designated professions.

Title of Award: New Hampshire Workforce Incentive Program Forgivable Loans Area, Field, or Subject: Chemistry; Education; Education, Special; Linguistics; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Nursing; Physical sciences; Physics; Science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $500 per semester ($1,000 per year). This is a scholarship/loan program; recipients must agree to pursue, within New Hampshire, the professional career for which they receive training. Recipients of loans for 1 year have their notes cancelled upon completion of 1 year of full-time service; repayment by service must be completed within 3 years from the date of licensure, certification, or completion of the program. Recipients of loans for more than 1 year have their notes cancelled upon completion of 2 years of full-time service; repayment by service must be completed within 5 years from the date of licensure, certification, or completion of the program. If the note is not cancelled because of service, the recipient must repay the loan within 2 years. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of New Hampshire who wish to prepare for careers in fields designated by the commission as shortage areas. Currently, the career shortage areas are chemistry, general science, mathematics, physical sciences, physics, special education, world languages, and nursing (L.P.N. through graduate). Applicants must be enrolled as a junior, senior, or graduate student at a college in New Hampshire and must be able to demonstrate financial need. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year for fall semester; December of each year for spring semester. Additional Information: The time for repayment of the loan, either in cash or through professional service, is extended while the recipient is 1) engaged in a course of study, at least on a half-time basis, at an institution of higher education; 2) serving on active duty as a member of the armed forces of the United States, or as a member of VISTA, the Peace Corps, or AmeriCorps, for a period up to 3 years; 3) temporarily totally disabled for a period up to 3 years; or 4) unable to secure employment because of the need to care for a disabled spouse, child, or parent for a period up to 12 months. The repayment obligation is cancelled if the recipient is unable to work because of a permanent total disability, receives relief under federal bankruptcy laws, or dies. This program went into effect in 1999.

3816 NEW MEXICO ASSOCIATION FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION, AND DANCE

Attn: Scholarship Chair
P.O. Box 27040
Albuquerque, NM 87125-7040
Web Site: http://www.unm.edu/~nmahperd/Files/awards.html

To provide financial assistance to residents of New Mexico who are planning to work on an undergraduate degree in health, physical education, recreation, or dance at a college or university in the state.

Title of Award: NMAHPERD College Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Dance; Education, Physical; Health care services; Parks and recreation Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of New Mexico who are planning to enter a 4-year college or university in the state as a freshman. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher for the first semester of their senior year in high school. They must have expressed an interest in studying in the health, physical education, recreation, or dance fields. Along with their application, they must submit 1) a 350-word narrative expressing their rationale for entering the field of health, physical education, recreation, or dance; 2) a brief narrative of their involvement in extracurricular and civic activities; 3) an explanation of how they have demonstrated their ability to work with a diverse population; and 4) 2 letters of recommendation. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

3817 NEW MEXICO COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION

Attn: Financial Aid and Student Services
1068 Cerrillos Road
P.O. Box 15910
Santa Fe, NM 87506-5910
Tel: (505)827-1217
Free: 800-279-9777
Fax: (505)827-7392
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nmche.org/collegefinance/teachersaccept.asp

To provide scholarship/loans to residents of New Mexico who are interested in becoming teachers in the state.

Title of Award: New Mexico Teachers Loan-for-Service Program Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: This is a scholarship/loan program in which the amount of the loan (up to $4,000 per year, depending on financial need) may be wholly or partially forgiven upon completion of service as an educator in a designated New Mexico shortage area as follows: for the first year served, all interest then accrued plus 15% of the principal; for the second year served, all interest then accrued plus 20% of the original principal; for the third year served, all interest then accrued plus 30% of the original principal; for the fourth year served, all interest then accrued plus the remaining principal balance. Recipients who complete their professional education and do not serve in a designated county are assessed a penalty of 18% interest. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 4 additional consecutive years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of New Mexico who are enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or alternative licensure teacher preparation at an approved college or university in the state. Applicants must intend to provide service at public schools in a designated shortage area in New Mexico and must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

3818 NORTH CAROLINA ALLIANCE FOR ATHLETICS, HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION AND DANCE

Attn: Executive Director
P.O. Box 27751
Raleigh, NC 27611
888-840-6500
Fax: (919)463-8393
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ncaahperd.org/awards/index.htm

To provide financial assistance for college to members of the North Carolina Alliance for Athletics, Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NCAAHPERD).

Title of Award: June P. Galloway Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Dance; Education, Physical; Health care services; Parks and recreation Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for this scholarship are rising seniors majoring in health, physical education, recreation, and/or dance who are members of NCAAHPERD and have a GPA of 2.0 or higher for all college work and 3.0 or higher for their major. Selection is based twothirds on academic achievement and one-third on leadership and contributions to the profession. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

3819 NORTH CAROLINA ALLIANCE FOR ATHLETICS, HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION AND DANCE

Attn: Executive Director
P.O. Box 27751
Raleigh, NC 27611
888-840-6500
Fax: (919)463-8393
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ncaahperd.org/awards/index.htm

To provide financial assistance for college to members of the North Carolina Alliance for Athletics, Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NCAAHPERD).

Title of Award: Nathan Taylor Dodson Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Dance; Education, Physical; Health care services; Parks and recreation Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for this scholarship are rising seniors majoring in health, physical education, recreation, and/or dance who are members of NCAAHPERD and have a GPA of 2.0 or higher for all college work and 3.0 or higher for their major. Selection is based twothirds on academic achievement and one-third on leadership and contributions to the profession. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

3820 NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATORS, INC.

Attn: Future Teacher Association
700 South Salisbury Street
P.O. Box 27347
Raleigh, NC 27611-7347
Tel: (919)832-3000
Free: 800-662-7924
Fax: (919)839-8229
Web Site: http://www.ncae.org

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in North Carolina who plan to attend college to prepare for a career as an educator.

Title of Award: FTA Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year: 1 at $1,000 and 2 at $500. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,000 or $500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who are members of the Future Teacher Association (FTA), an affiliate of the North Carolina Association of Educators. Applicants are interviewed. Selection is based on GPA, school activities, philosophy concerning education, and desire to become an educator. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

3821 NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATORS, INC.

700 South Salisbury Street
P.O. Box 27347
Raleigh, NC 27611-7347
Tel: (919)832-3000, ext. 216
Free: 800-662-7924, ext. 216
Fax: (919)839-8229
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ncae.org

To provide financial assistance to upper-division college students in North Carolina who are enrolled in a teacher education program.

Title of Award: Mary Morrow-Edna Richards Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year (the senior year of college).

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be North Carolina residents enrolled in a teacher education program. They must be in their junior year in college and willing to teach in North Carolina public schools for at least 2 years following graduation. Preference is given to children of members of the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) and to members of Student NCAE. Other selection criteria include: character, personality, scholastic achievement, promise as a teacher, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

3822 NORTH CAROLINA STATE EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY

Attn: Teacher Assistant Scholarship Fund
P.O. Box 13663
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-3663
Tel: (919)248-8614, ext. 313
Free: 800-700-1775, ext. 313
Fax: (919)248-6632
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ncseaa.edu/TAS.htm

To provide financial assistance to public school teacher assistants in North Carolina who are interested in working on a college degree to become a teacher.

Title of Award: North Carolina Teacher Assistant Scholarship Fund Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Professional Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, a total of 239 students were receiving $957,100 in support through this program. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,600 per semester (including summer sessions). A student can receive up to $4,800 per year or $28,000 per lifetime. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient completes at least 12 semester hours with a GPA of 2.8 or higher.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to teacher assistants employed full time in North Carolina public schools. Applicants must be enrolled in at least 6 semester hours pursuing teacher licensure at an accredited 4-year college in North Carolina with a teacher education program. They must have a GPA of 2.8 or higher and remain employed as a teacher assistant while attending college part time. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

3823 NORTH CAROLINA TEACHING FELLOWS COMMISSION

Koger Center, Cumberland Building
3739 National Drive, Suite 210
Raleigh, NC 27612
Tel: (919)781-6833
Fax: (919)781-6527
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.teachingfellows.org

To provide scholarship/loans to high school seniors in North Carolina who wish to prepare for a career in teaching.

Title of Award: North Carolina Teaching Fellows Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Up to 400 each year. Approximately 20% of the program's recipients are minority and 30% are male. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $6,500 per year. This is a scholarship/loan program; recipients must teach in a North Carolina public school 1 year for each year of support received. If they cannot fulfill the service requirement, they must repay the loan with 10% interest. Duration: 1 year; renewable for up to 3 additional years if the recipient maintains full-time enrollment and a GPA of 2.25 or higher for the freshman year and 2.50 or higher in the sophomore year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors at high schools in North Carolina who are interested in preparing for a career as a teacher and have been accepted for enrollment at a participating school in the state. Applicants must demonstrate superior achievement on the basis of high school grades, class standing, SAT scores, a writing sample, community service, extracurricular activities, and references from teachers and members of the community. U.S. citizenship is required. A particular goal of the program is to recruit and retain greater numbers of male and minority teacher education candidates in North Carolina. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year. Additional Information: The participating schools are Appalachian State University, East Carolina University, Elon College, Meredith College, North Carolina A&T State University, University of North Carolina at Asheville, North Carolina Central University, North Carolina State University, University of North Carolina at Pembroke, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, and Western Carolina University. This program was established in 1986 and the first fellows were named in 1987.

3824 NYSARC, INC.

393 Delaware Avenue
Delmar, NY 12054
Tel: (518)439-8311
Fax: (518)439-1893
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nysarc.org/family/nysarc-family-scholarships-list.asp

To provide financial assistance to currently-enrolled college students in New York majoring in special education.

Title of Award: Joseph T. Weingold Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Special Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration: 2 years.

Eligibility Requirements: Nominations for this funding are to be submitted through the special education divisions of the departments of education at the various colleges and universities in New York. Nominees must be working on a degree program leading to a special education certification. They must be at least at the sophomore level. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: NYSARC, Inc. was formerly the New York State Association for Retarded Children.

3825 OHIO CLASSICAL CONFERENCE

c/o Amy J. Sawan, Scholarship Committee
Medina Senior High School
777 East Union Street
Medina, OH 44256
Tel: (330)636-3200, ext. 3380
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://dept.kent.edu/mcls/classics/occ/scholarships.htm

To provide financial assistance to Ohio residents preparing for a career as a Latin teacher.

Title of Award: Ohio Classical Conference Scholarship for Prospective Latin Teachers Area, Field, or Subject: Classical studies; Education, Elementary; Education, Secondary; Foreign languages Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Ohio enrolled at least at the sophomore level at a college or university in the United States. Applicants must be taking courses leading to a career in the teaching of Latin at the K-12 level in a public, private, or parochial school. They must submit college transcripts, 2 letters of recommendation (including 1 from a member of their classics department), a prospectus of courses completed and to be taken as part of the program, and a 1-page statement of their academic goals and reasons for applying for the scholarship. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

3826 OHIO EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Attn: Awards Committee
225 East Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Tel: (614)228-4526
Free: 800-282-1500
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ohea.org/newsIssues/oeaAwardPrograms.aspx

To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to student members of the Ohio Education Association (OEA).

Title of Award: Jean Kershaw Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to OEA student members who are 1) enrolled as sophomores, juniors, or fourth-year students in a 5-year program in teacher education at an accredited Ohio college or university or 2) graduating from college and have been accepted for graduate study at an Ohio college or university. Applicants must be able to provide evidence of success in their teacher education program as well as financial need. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship was established in 1985. Information is also available from Ellen Currie, 11351 East Pike, Cambridge, OH 43725, (740) 439-7751, (800) 255-5748.

3827 OKLAHOMA STATE REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

Attn: Director of Scholarship and Grant Programs
655 Research Parkway, Suite 200
P.O. Box 108850
Oklahoma City, OK 73101-8850
Tel: (405)225-9239
Free: 800-858-1840
Fax: (405)225-9230
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.okhighered.org/student-center/financial-aid/futureteach.shtml

To provide forgivable loans to Oklahoma residents who are interested in teaching (particularly in teacher shortage fields) in Oklahoma.

Title of Award: Oklahoma Future Teachers Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Education, Special; English language and literature; Linguistics; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 136 students received support through this program. Funds Available: Full-time students receive up to $1,500 per year if they have completed 60 hours or more or up to $1,000 if they have completed fewer than 60 hours; part-time students receive up to $750 per year if they have completed 60 hours or more or up to $500 per year if they have completed fewer than 60 hours. Funds are paid directly to the institution on the student's behalf. This is a forgivable loan program; recipients must agree to teach in Oklahoma public schools for 3 years following graduation and licensure. Duration: 1 year; may be renewable for up to 3 additional years as long as the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Eligibility Requirements: Candidates for this program must be nominated by institutions of higher education in Oklahoma. Nominees may be high school seniors, high school graduates, or currently-enrolled undergraduate or graduate students. They must 1) rank in the top 15% of their high school graduating class; 2) have an ACT or SAT score ranking in the top 15% for high school graduates of the same year; 3) have been admitted into a professional education program at an accredited Oklahoma institution of higher education; or 4) have achieved an undergraduate record of outstanding success as defined by the institution. Both part-time and full-time students are eligible, but preference is given to full-time students. Applicants must be interested in teaching in critical shortage areas in the state upon graduation. These areas change periodically but recently have included special education, mathematics, science, English, and foreign languages. Deadline for Receipt: September of each year.

3828 OREGON STUDENT ASSISTANCE COMMISSION

Attn: Grants and Scholarships Division
1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100
Eugene, OR 97401-2146
Tel: (541)687-7395
Free: 800-452-8807, ext. 7395
Fax: (541)687-7419
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.osac.state.or.us

To provide financial assistance to Oregon residents majoring in education on the undergraduate or graduate school level.

Title of Award: James Carlson Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Elementary; Education, Secondary Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 3 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipend amounts vary; recently, they were at least $1,300. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Oregon who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants must be either 1) college seniors or fifth-year students majoring in elementary or secondary education or 2) graduate students working on an elementary or secondary certificate. Full-time enrollment and financial need are required. Priority is given to 1) members of African American, Asian American, Hispanic, or Native American ethnic groups; 2) dependents of members of the Oregon Education Association; and 3) applicants committed to teaching autistic children. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program is administered by the Oregon Student Assistance Commission (OSAC) with funds provided by the Oregon Community Foundation, 1221 S.W. Yamhill, Suite 100, Portland, OR 97205, (503) 227-6846, Fax: (503) 274-7771.

3829 OREGON STUDENT ASSISTANCE COMMISSION

Attn: Grants and Scholarships Division
1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100
Eugene, OR 97401-2146
Tel: (541)687-7395
Free: 800-452-8807, ext. 7395
Fax: (541)687-7419
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.osac.state.or.us

To provide financial assistance to students in Oregon who are employed while working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in teaching or nursing.

Title of Award: Friends of Oregon Students Program Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Nursing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 28 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range from $3,000 to $5,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students in Oregon who are working and will continue to work at least 20 hours per week while attending college or graduate school at least three-quarter time. Applicants must be interested in preparing for a career in teaching or nursing. They must be able to demonstrate a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and volunteer or work experience relevant to their chosen profession. Preference is given to applicants who 1) are nontraditional students (e.g., older, returning, single parents), 2) have overcome significant personal obstacles, or 3) graduated from an alternative high school, obtained a GED, or are transferring from an Oregon community college to a 4-year college. Along with their application, they must submit essays and letters of reference on how they balance school, work, and personal life as well as their experiences in overcoming obstacles. Selection is based on work experience, community service and volunteer activities, responses to essay questions, letters of reference, and financial need; academic promise (as indicated by GPA and SAT/ACT scores) is also considered. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Funding for this program, established in 1996, is provided by the HF Fund, P.O. Box 55187, Portland, OR 97238, (503) 234-0259, E-mail: [email protected].

3830 PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION OF CONNECTICUT

60 Connolly Parkway, Building 12
Hamden, CT 06514
Tel: (203)281-6617
Fax: (203)281-6749
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ctpta.org/programs/scholarship.html

To provide financial assistance to seniors at high schools in Connecticut with a PTA unit who are planning to become a teacher.

Title of Award: Connecticut PTA Christa McAuliffe Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from Connecticut high schools that have a PTA unit in good standing. Applicants must be planning to attend a 4-year college or university to prepare for a career in teaching. Along with their application, they must submit a 250-word essay giving their reason for entering the teaching profession. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Each school may submit only 1 application. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1986 following the death of Christa McAuliffe aboard the space shuttle Challenger.

3831 PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION OF CONNECTICUT

60 Connolly Parkway, Building 12
Hamden, CT 06514
Tel: (203)281-6617
Fax: (203)281-6749
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ctpta.org/membershi/nspta/scholarship.html

To provide financial assistance to seniors at high schools in Connecticut with a PTA unit who are preparing for a career working with children.

Title of Award: Nutmeg Statewide PTA Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Child development; Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from Connecticut high schools that have a PTA unit in good standing. Applicants must be planning to attend a 4-year college or university to prepare for a career in service to children. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page essay on how they expect to be serving children 10 years after college graduation. Selection is based on the essay (5 points), class rank (3 points), and school and community involvement (2 points). Each school may submit only 1 application. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

3832 PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH FOUNDATION

Attn: Educational Endowment Fund
1244 Bainbridge Road
Elizabethtown, PA 17022-9423
Tel: (717)367-1536
Free: 800-266-8424 within PA
Fax: (717)367-0616
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.pagrandlodge.org/pyf/scholar/index.html

To provide financial assistance for college to children of deceased Master Masons in Pennsylvania.

Title of Award: Clarence Robert Jury Bequest Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Physical; General studies/Field of study not specified; Health education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend depends on the need of the recipient. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to needy minor children of deceased Pennsylvania Master Masons. Preference is given to residents of Warren County and to applicants interested in the field of physical and health education. Additional Information: Funding for this program is provided by Masonic Villages of Pennsylvania. Information is also available from its Chief Executive Officer, One Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022-2199, (717) 367-1121, ext. 33262.

3833 P.E.O. FOUNDATION-CALIFORNIA STATE CHAPTER

c/o Liz Wetzel
1887 Rim Rock Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Tel: (949)376-1568
E-mail: [email protected]

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate school women in California who are preparing for a career in education or health care.

Title of Award: Beverly Dye Anderson Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Health care services Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to female residents of California who have completed 4 years of high school (or the equivalent), are enrolled at or accepted by an accredited college, university, vocational school, or graduate school, have an excellent academic record, and are able to demonstrate financial need. Applicants must be studying in the fields of teaching or health care. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

3834 PI LAMBDA THETA

Attn: Scholarships Committee
4101 East Third Street
P.O. Box 6626
Bloomington, IN 47407-6626
Tel: (812)339-3411
Free: 800-487-3411
Fax: (812)339-3462
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.pilambda.org/benefits/awards/ScholarshipsAwardshtml.html

To provide financial assistance to students preparing for careers as a teacher of physical education or a related field.

Title of Award: Tobin Sorenson Physical Education Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Athletics; Dance; Education, Elementary; Education, Physical; Education, Secondary; Parks and recreation Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 every other year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students preparing for careers at the K-12 level. Applicants must be interested in becoming a physical education teacher, adaptive physical education teacher, coach, recreational therapist, dance therapist, or similar professional teaching the knowledge and use of the human body. They must be sophomores or above and have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Selection is based on academic achievement, potential for leadership, and extracurricular involvement in physical/sports education, recreation therapy, or similar activities (e.g., coaching, tutoring, volunteer work for appropriate organizations on or off campus). Deadline for Receipt: February of each odd-numbered year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1999. If the recipient is not already a member of Pi Lambda Theta (an international honor and professional association in education), a complimentary 1-year honorary membership is also awarded.

3835 POLISH ROMAN CATHOLIC UNION OF AMERICA

Attn: Education Fund Scholarship Program
984 North Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622-4101
Tel: (773)782-2600
Free: 800-772-8632
Fax: (773)278-4595
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.prcua.org/benefits/educationfundscholarship.htm

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate education students of Polish heritage.

Title of Award: Jean C. Osajda Fund Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Funds are paid directly to the institution. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students enrolled full time as sophomores, juniors, and seniors in an undergraduate program or full or part time as a graduate or professional school student. Applicants must be majoring in education. Selection is based on academic achievement, Polonia involvement, and community service. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

3836 RHODE ISLAND ASSOCIATION FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION AND DANCE

c/o Gab Wynne
17 Blossom Court
Warwick, RI 02886
Web Site: http://www.riahperd.org/scholarshipapplication.html

To provide financial assistance for college to Rhode Island residents who are interested in preparing for a career in health education, physical education, recreation, or dance.

Title of Award: RIAHPERD Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Dance; Education, Physical; Health care services; Health education; Parks and recreation Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Rhode Island who are high school seniors or current undergraduate students. Applicants must be planning to enter the fields of health education, physical education, recreation, or dance; health-related programs such as nursing, pre-medicine, physical therapy, and occupational therapy do not qualify. Along with their application, they must submit 1) a personal letter on their philosophy of physical activity and wellness, awards and recognitions received, contributions to their community, and career goals; 2) high school or college transcripts; and 3) 3 letters of recommendation. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

3837 SAINT PAUL FOUNDATION

Attn: Program Associate
600 Fifth Street Center
55 Fifth Street East
St. Paul, MN 55101-1797
Tel: (651)325-4230
Free: 800-875-6167
Fax: (651)224-8123
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.saintpaulfoundation.org/scholarships

To provide financial assistance to residents of the Fourth Congressional District of Minnesota who are working on a degree in science teaching.

Title of Award: Bruce F. Vento Science Educator Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Minnesota's Fourth Congressional District, which includes the city of St. Paul and its surrounding communities. Applicants must be planning to enroll more than half time in upper-division science education courses at an accredited college or university. Preference is given to undergraduates who are planning to become classroom teachers. Priority is given to students who are not financially dependent on a parent and who are relying primarily or solely on personal or spousal earnings, savings, and/or loans for educational and living expenses. Along with their application, they must submit a 2-page personal statement on why they chose a science teaching career and what they have done to demonstrate their commitment to teaching. Selection is based on that statement, academic achievement (GPA of 2.5 or higher), extracurricular activities, work experience, a letter of recommendation, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: This program was established by Bruce F. Vento, who represented the Fourth District in Congress from 1976 until his death in 2000.

3838 SAN ANTONIO AREA FOUNDATION

110 Broadway, Suite 230
San Antonio, TX 78205
Tel: (210)225-2243
Fax: (210)225-1980
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.saafdn.org

To provide financial assistance to women and others in Texas who are interested in preparing for a religious career.

Title of Award: Ida V. Holland Missionary Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Religious; Religion Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants for this scholarship must be interested in attending Moody Bible Institute in Chicago or another seminary of equal standing to prepare for missionary work, ministry, or Christian education. Preference is given to women and to residents of Bexar County, Texas. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

3839 SCUDDER ASSOCIATION, INC.

c/o Terry Sherman, Chair, Grant Committee
147 Forest Street
South Hamilton, MA 01982-2531
Tel: (978)468-1348
Web Site: http://www.scudder.org

To assist undergraduate and graduate students preparing for "careers as servants of God in various forms of ministry to men and women around the world."

Title of Award: Scudder Association Educational Grants Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Medicine; Nursing; Religion; Social work Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 25 each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,000 to $2,500. A total of $25,000 is distributed each year. Duration: Up to 4 years of undergraduate studies, graduate studies, or a combination of the two.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are preparing for careers in the ministry, medicine, nursing, teaching, or social service. Applicants must be a Scudder family member or recommended by a member of the Scudder Association. They are requested to submit an official transcript, 2 letters of recommendation from faculty members, a statement (up to 500 words) on their goals and objectives, and a verification of financial need from their school (financial need is considered in the selection process).

3840 SEATTLE MARINERS WOMEN'S CLUB

P.O. Box 4100
Seattle, WA 98104
Tel: (206)628-3555

To provide financial assistance to high school athletes in Washington state who are interested in preparing for an athletic-related career.

Title of Award: Bev and Wes Stock Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Athletics; Education, Physical Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to athletes who display good character both on and off the playing field. They must be graduating high school seniors in Washington state who are planning to prepare for an athletic-related career and will be attending a college or university in the coming academic year. There is no application form. Applicants must submit a typewritten essay outlining why they are applying for the scholarship, their extracurricular activities, their goals, and how receiving the scholarship will be an advantage to them. Also required are a transcript and 3 letters of recommendation. Selection is based on merit. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: No telephone inquiries are permitted.

3841 SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION SOCIETY-MISSOURI SHOW-ME CHAPTER

c/o Natural Resources Conservation Service
Parkade Center, Suite 250
601 Business Loop 70 West
Columbia, MO 65203-2546
Tel: (573)876-0912
Web Site: http://swcs.missouri.edu

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students at Missouri colleges and universities interested in preparing for a career in natural resources conservation.

Title of Award: Betty Broemmelsiek Memorial Conservation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Agriculture, Economic aspects; Business; Education; Engineering, Agricultural; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Fisheries sciences/management; Forestry; Natural resources; Sociology; Soil science; Water resources Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: First place is $1,000 and second place is $500. Payment is made directly to the college or university. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors and full-time undergraduate students who are attending or planning to attend a Missouri institution of higher education. Applicants must be majoring or planning to major in a natural resource conservation or resourcerelated field, including soil science, planned land use management, fisheries, forestry management, agricultural engineering, hydrology, rural sociology, agronomy, agricultural economics, education, water management, or a related environmental field. They must submit 2 letters of recommendation; an essay on a topic that changes annually; a list of positions of leadership in such organizations as the Soil and Water Conservation Society, 4-H, FFA, and student groups; publishing and speaking activities in which they participate; and their most recent high school, college, or university transcript. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Beverly Maltsberger, Buchanan County Extension Center, 4125 Mitchell Avenue, P.O. Box 7077, St. Joseph, MO 64507-7077, E-mail: [email protected].

3842 SOUTH CAROLINA STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION

Interstate Center
16 Berryhill Road, Suite 210
P.O. Box 21487
Columbia, SC 29221
Tel: (803)798-0916
Free: 800-347-2752
Fax: (803)772-9410
Web Site: http://www.scstudentloan.org

To provide scholarship/loans to students in South Carolina who wish to teach certain subjects or in certain geographic areas.

Title of Award: South Carolina Teacher Loan Program Area, Field, or Subject: Classical studies; Consumer affairs; Counseling/Guidance; Education; Education, Elementary; Education, Music; Education, Special; English language and literature; Foreign languages; Library and archival sciences; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Science; Speech and language pathology/audiology; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Freshmen and sophomores may borrow up to $2,500 per academic year; juniors, seniors, and graduate students may borrow up to $5,000 per academic year. This is a scholarship/loan program; loans are forgivable at the rate of 20% or $3,000, whichever is greater, for each full year of teaching in an area (either geographic or subject) of critical need; for students who teach in both critical subject and geographic areas, the rate of cancellation is 33% or $5,000, whichever is greater, per year. Borrowers who fail to teach in either a critical subject or geographic area must repay the loan at an annual interest rate that varies (currently, 6.06%) but is capped at 10.25%. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for a total of 5 years of undergraduate and 5 years of graduate study.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply are residents of South Carolina who are planning to teach in certain critical geographic areas of the state, or to teach in critical subject areas. Entering freshmen must have ranked in the top 40% of their high school class and have an ACT or SAT score greater than the South Carolina average; enrolled undergraduates or entering graduate students must have at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA; graduate students who have completed at least 1 term must have a GPA of 3.5 or better. Undergraduate students at South Carolina colleges must have taken and passed the Education Entrance Exam; students at institutions outside South Carolina must have completed the necessary prerequisites required at that institution. Only U.S. citizens may apply. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: Recently, the critical subject areas include mathematics, science (biology, chemistry, physics, and general science), media specialist, special education, industrial technology, guidance, foreign languages (Spanish, French, Latin, and German), family and consumer science, art, music, business education, English and language arts, and speech and drama/theater. For a list of critical geographic area, contact the sponsor.

3843 SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS

Attn: Scholarship Committee
306 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501-3159
Tel: (605)773-3455
Fax: (605)773-5320
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ris.sdbor.edu

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors planning to attend a public university in South Dakota and major in elementary education.

Title of Award: Annis I. Fowler/Kaden Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Elementary Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,200; funds are allocated to the institution for distribution to the student. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to first-time entering freshmen at public universities in South Dakota. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and an intent to major in elementary education. They must submit an essay (from 1,000 to 1,500 words) on a topic that changes annually; recently, the topic related to required achievement tests in schools. Special consideration is given to students who demonstrate motivational ability, who have a disability, or who are self-supporting. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

3844 SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS

Attn: Scholarship Committee
306 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501-3159
Tel: (605)773-3455
Fax: (605)773-5320
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ris.sdbor.edu

To provide financial assistance to students at public universities in South Dakota who are enrolled in a teacher education program.

Title of Award: Haines Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,150; funds are allocated to the institution for distribution to the student. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors at public universities in South Dakota. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and a declared major in a teacher education program. They must submit a statement that describes their personal philosophy and their philosophy of education. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

3845 SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS

Attn: Scholarship Committee
306 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501-3159
Tel: (605)773-3455
Fax: (605)773-5320
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ris.sdbor.edu

To provide assistance for additional training to certain elementary and secondary school teachers and vocational instructors in South Dakota.

Title of Award: South Dakota Tuition Reduction for Certain Teachers Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Elementary; Education, Secondary; Education, Vocational-technical Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Qualified teachers and instructors are entitled to pay only 50% of tuition (but 100% of required fees) at a South Dakota state-supported institution of higher education. Duration: Recipients are entitled to the tuition reduction as long as they meet the eligibility requirements and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to teachers and vocational instructors who are residents of South Dakota and employed by an accredited elementary or secondary school as a teacher or vocational instructor. Applicants must be required by state law, administrative rules, or an employment contract to pursue additional undergraduate or graduate education as a condition of employment or to maintain a certificate to teach. Additional Information: The tuition reduction can by used for a maximum of 6 credit hours per academic year.

3846 STATE COUNCIL OF HIGHER EDUCATION FOR VIRGINIA

Attn: Financial Aid Office
James Monroe Building
101 North 14th Street, Ninth Floor
Richmond, VA 23219-3659
Tel: (804)225-2600; 877-515-0138
Fax: (804)225-2604
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.schev.edu

To provide financial assistance to residents of Virginia who are enrolled or interested in enrolling in a K-12 teacher preparation program in college.

Title of Award: Virginia Higher Education Teacher Assistance Program Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Chemistry; Earth sciences; Education; Education, Bilingual and cross-cultural; Education, Elementary; Education, Secondary; Education, Special; Geosciences; Linguistics; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics; Space and planetary sciences; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends are $2,000 per year for students at 4-year institutions or $1,000 per year for students at 2-year institutions. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if funds are available and the recipient maintains satisfactory academic progress.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Virginia who are enrolled, or intend to enroll, full time in an eligible K-12 teacher preparation program at a public or private Virginia college or university. Applicants must 1) be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens; 2) demonstrate financial need; 3) have a cumulative college GPA of 2.5 or higher; and 4) be nominated by a faculty member. Preference is given to applicants enrolled in a teacher shortage content area (recently including special education, mathematics, chemistry, physics, earth and space sciences, foreign languages, and technology education), minority students enrolled in any content area for teacher preparation, and males enrolled in any approved elementary or middle school teacher preparation program. Additional Information: Applications and further information are available at the financial aid office of colleges and universities in Virginia. This program, established in 2000, is funded in part with federal funds from the Special Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (SLEAP) program.

3847 STATE STUDENT ASSISTANCE COMMISSION OF INDIANA

Attn: Grant Division
150 West Market Street, Suite 500
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2811
Tel: (317)232-2350; 888-528-4719 within IN
Fax: (317)232-3260
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.in.gov/ssaci/programs/m-teach.html

To provide scholarship/loans to Black and Hispanic undergraduate students in Indiana interested in preparing for a teaching career and to other residents of the state preparing for a career in special education, occupational therapy, or physical therapy.

Title of Award: Indiana Minority Teacher/Special Education Services Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Elementary; Education, Secondary; Education, Special; Occupational therapy; Physical therapy Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Up to $1,000 annually; if students demonstrate financial need, they may receive up to $4,000 annually. For 3 out of the 5 years following graduation, recipients must teach full time in an elementary or secondary school in Indiana or practice as an occupational or physical therapist at a school or rehabilitation facility in the state. If they fail to meet that service requirement, they are required to reimburse the state of Indiana for all funds received. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years if recipients maintain a 2.0 GPA. They may, however, take up to 6 years to complete the program from the start of receiving the first scholarship.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) Black and Hispanic students seeking teacher certification; 2) students seeking special education teaching certification; or 3) students seeking occupational or physical therapy certification. Applicants must be Indiana residents and U.S. citizens who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full-time students at an academic institution in Indiana. Students who are already enrolled in college must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Applicants must be preparing to teach in an accredited elementary or secondary school in Indiana or to work as an occupational or physical therapist at a school or rehabilitation facility. Financial need may be considered, but it is not a requirement. Preference is given to minorities and to students enrolling in college for the first time. Deadline for Receipt: Each participating college or university establishes its filing deadline for this program. Additional Information: This program was established in 1988 to address the critical shortage of Black and Hispanic teachers in Indiana. An amendment in 1990 added the field of special education, and in 1991 the fields of occupational and physical therapy were added. Participating colleges in Indiana select the recipients. Students must submit their application to the financial aid office of the college they plan to attend (not to the State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana).

3848 SYNOD OF THE NORTHEAST

Attn: Student Loan/Scholarship Programs
5811 Heritage Landing Drive
East Syracuse, NY 13057-9360
Tel: (315)446-5990
Free: 800-585-5881
Fax: (315)446-3708
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.synodne.org

To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to Presbyterians in the Synod of the Northeast.

Title of Award: John, Karl, Elizabeth Wurffel Memorial Scholarship Fund Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Religious; General studies/Field of study not specified; Religion Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of Presbyterian churches in the Synod of the Northeast (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont) who are entering into a program leading to 1) a 4-year baccalaureate degree, 2) a 3-year master of divinity degree, or 3) a 2-year Christian education degree. Selection is based on financial need, academic potential, church and campus ministry involvement, community and mission involvement, and continued academic improvement. Required as part of the application process are: the applicant's financial aid award letter, a pastoral letter of reference, and a copy of the applicant's and/or parent's federal tax returns. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2000.

3849 SYNOD OF THE NORTHEAST

Attn: Student Loan/Scholarship Programs
5811 Heritage Landing Drive
East Syracuse, NY 13057-9360
Tel: (315)446-5990
Free: 800-585-5881
Fax: (315)446-3708
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.synodne.org

To provide interest-free loans for college to Presbyterian students.

Title of Award: Wurffel-Sills Student Loan Program Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Religious; General studies/Field of study not specified; Religion Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Loans are normally made in the $500 to $1,500 range; there is an individual lifetime maximum of $7,500 for undergraduate students or $10,000 for seminary students. No interest is charged. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed. Loans must be repaid as soon as the student is financially able to do so.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Presbyterians who are or will be attending a postsecondary institution in the United States or Canada on a full-time basis. Institutions may include, but are not limited to: 2-year and 4-year colleges, community colleges and other 2-year programs, nondegree professional or technical training programs, or seminary studies leading to a master's of divinity or master's of religious education. Graduate work, other than for those 2 master's degrees, is not supported. Required as part of the application process are: the applicant's financial aid award letter, a pastoral letter of reference, and a copy of the applicant's and/or parent's federal tax returns. Preference is given to applicants from Jefferson County, New York and then to the areas that make up the Northern New York Presbytery. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program includes the Allie L. Sills Memorial Fund, established in the early 1960s, and the Karl, John, Elizabeth Wurffel Memorial Fund, established in 1986.

3850 TENNESSEE STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION

Parkway Towers
404 James Robertson Parkway, Suite 1950
Nashville, TN 37243-0820
Tel: (615)741-1346
Free: 800-342-1663
Fax: (615)741-6101
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.state.tn.us/tsac

To provide financial assistance to students in Tennessee who are interested in preparing for a teaching career.

Title of Award: Christa McAuliffe Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Early childhood; Education, Elementary; Education, Secondary Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The amount of the award depends on the availability of funding, to a maximum of $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time college seniors in approved teacher education programs in Tennessee who have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. They must be U.S. citizens, Tennessee residents, and interested in preparing for a teaching career in the state. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1986.

3851 TENNESSEE STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION

Parkway Towers
404 James Robertson Parkway, Suite 1950
Nashville, TN 37243-0820
Tel: (615)741-1346
Free: 800-342-1663
Fax: (615)741-6101
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.state.tn.us/tsac

To provide scholarship/loans to minority Tennesseans who wish to enter the teaching field.

Title of Award: Tennessee Minority Teaching Fellows Program Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The scholarship/loan is $5,000 per year. Recipients incur an obligation to teach at the K-12 level in a Tennessee public school 1 year for each year the award is received. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to minority residents of Tennessee who are either 1) entering freshmen with a high school GPA of 2.75 or higher or 2) continuing college students with a college GPA of 2.5 or higher. All applicants must have been in the top 25% of their high school class and have scored at least 18 on the ACT (or SAT equivalent). They must be attending a college or university in Tennessee and agree to teach at the K-12 level in a Tennessee public school following graduation from college. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1989.

3852 TENNESSEE STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION

Parkway Towers
404 James Robertson Parkway, Suite 1950
Nashville, TN 37243-0820
Tel: (615)741-1346
Free: 800-342-1663
Fax: (615)741-6101
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.state.tn.us/tsac

To provide scholarship/loans to students in Tennessee who are interested in preparing for a teaching career.

Title of Award: Tennessee Teaching Scholars Program Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Early childhood; Education, Elementary; Education, Secondary Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Master's Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Loans up to $4,500 per year are available. For each year of teaching in Tennessee, 1 year of the loan is forgiven. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years, provided the recipient maintains a 2.75 GPA.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college juniors, seniors, and postbaccalaureate students in approved teacher education programs in Tennessee. They must be U.S. citizens, be Tennessee residents, have earned a GPA of 2.75 or higher, and agree to teach at the public preschool, elementary, or secondary level in Tennessee. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

3853 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Attn: General Board of Higher Education and Ministry
Office of Loans and Scholarships
1001 19th Avenue South
P.O. Box 340007
Nashville, TN 37203-0007
Tel: (615)340-7344
Fax: (615)340-7367
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.gbhem.org

To provide financial assistance to Methodist students who are African American and working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in specified fields

Title of Award: Edith M. Allen Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Health care services; Medicine; Social work Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time undergraduate and graduate students at Methodist colleges and universities (preferably Historically Black United Methodist colleges) who have been active, full members of a United Methodist Church for at least 3 years prior to applying. Applicants must be African Americans working on a degree in education, social work, medicine, and/or other health professions. They must have at least a "B+" average and be recognized as a person whose academic and vocational contributions will help improve the quality of life for others. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

3854 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Attn: General Board of Higher Education and Ministry
Office of Loans and Scholarships
1001 19th Avenue South
P.O. Box 340007
Nashville, TN 37203-0007
Tel: (615)340-7344
Fax: (615)340-7367
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.gbhem.org

To provide financial assistance to upper-division students at schools affiliated with the United Methodist Church who are preparing for a career as a teacher or coach.

Title of Award: Verde Dickey Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Education, Physical Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $7,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time students enrolled in the junior or senior year at a United Methodist-related college or university. Applicants must have been active, full members of a United Methodist Church for at least 1 year prior to applying. They must be majoring in education or physical education and planning to become teachers or coaches. Preference is given to students who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

3855 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Attn: General Board of Higher Education and Ministry
Office of Loans and Scholarships
1001 19th Avenue South
P.O. Box 340007
Nashville, TN 37203-0007
Tel: (615)340-7344
Fax: (615)340-7367
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.gbhem.org

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students attending schools affiliated with the United Methodist Church.

Title of Award: United Methodist Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Education; General studies/Field of study not specified; Religion Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The funding is intended to supplement the students' own resources. Duration: 1 year; renewal policies are set by participating universities.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who have been active, full members of a United Methodist Church for at least 1 year prior to applying; members of the A.M.E., A.M.E. Zion, and other "Methodist" denominations are not eligible. Undergraduates must have been admitted to a full-time degree program at a United Methodist-related college or university and have a GPA of 2.5 or above. Most graduate scholarships are designated for persons working on a degree in theological studies (M.Div., D.Min., Ph.D.) or higher education administration, or for older adults changing their careers. Some scholarships are designated for racial ethnic undergraduate or graduate students. Applications are available from the financial aid office of the United Methodist school the applicant attends or from the chair of their annual conference Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry.

3856 UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE

Attn: Texas Interscholastic League Foundation
1701 Manor Road
P.O. Box 8028
Austin, TX 78713
Tel: (512)232-4938
Fax: (512)471-5908
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.uil.texas.edu/tilf/scholar.html

To provide financial assistance to students who participate in programs of the Texas Interscholastic League Foundation (TILF) and plan to teach in the public school system after graduating from college.

Title of Award: Red Oak Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Elementary; Education, Secondary Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,200 per year. Duration: 4 years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who meet the 5 basic requirements of the TILF: 1) graduate from high school during the current year and enroll at a 4-year public college or university in Texas (or Baylor University or Texas Wesleyan University) by the following fall; 2) enroll full time and maintain a GPA of 2.75 or higher during the first semester; 3) compete in a University Interscholastic League (UIL) academic state meet contest in accounting, calculator applications, computer applications, computer science, current issues and events, debate (cross-examination and Lincoln-Douglas), journalism (editorial writing, feature writing, headline writing, and news writing), literary criticism, mathematics, number sense, 1-act play, ready writing, science, social studies, speech (prose interpretation, poetry interpretation, informative speaking, and persuasive speaking), or spelling and vocabulary; 4) submit high school transcripts that include SAT and/or ACT scores; and 5) submit parents' latest income tax returns. Applicants for this scholarship must have declared their intention to teach grades K-12 in the public school system. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

3857 UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE

Attn: Texas Interscholastic League Foundation
1701 Manor Road
P.O. Box 8028
Austin, TX 78713
Tel: (512)232-4938
Fax: (512)471-5908
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.uil.texas.edu/tilf/scholar.html

To provide financial assistance to students who participate in programs of the Texas Interscholastic League Foundation (TILF) and plan to enter the teaching profession.

Title of Award: Dr. B.J. Stamps Memorial Endowment Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year (1 at $1,000 and 1 at $500). Funds Available: Stipends are $1,000 or $500 per year. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who meet the 5 basic requirements of the TILF: 1) graduate from high school during the current year and begin college or university in Texas by the following fall; 2) enroll full time and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher during the first semester; 3) compete in a University Interscholastic League (UIL) academic state meet contest in accounting, calculator applications, computer applications, computer science, current issues and events, debate (cross-examination and Lincoln-Douglas), journalism (editorial writing, feature writing, headline writing, and news writing), literary criticism, mathematics, number sense, 1-act play, ready writing, science, social studies, speech (prose interpretation, poetry interpretation, informative speaking, and persuasive speaking), or spelling and vocabulary; 4) submit high school transcripts that include SAT and/or ACT scores; and 5) submit parents' latest income tax returns. Applicants for this scholarship must have declared their intention to enter the teaching profession. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

3858 UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE

Attn: Texas Interscholastic League Foundation
1701 Manor Road
P.O. Box 8028
Austin, TX 78713
Tel: (512)232-4938
Fax: (512)471-5908
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.uil.texas.edu/tilf/scholar.html

To provide financial assistance to students who participate in programs of the Texas Interscholastic League Foundation (TILF) and plan to enter the teaching profession after graduating from college.

Title of Award: J.O. Webb Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who meet the 5 basic requirements of the TILF: 1) graduate from high school during the current year and enroll at a designated university in Texas by the following fall; 2) enroll full time and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher during the first semester; 3) compete in a University Interscholastic League (UIL) academic state meet contest in accounting, calculator applications, computer applications, computer science, current issues and events, debate (cross-examination and Lincoln-Douglas), journalism (editorial writing, feature writing, headline writing, and news writing), literary criticism, mathematics, number sense, 1-act play, ready writing, science, social studies, speech (prose interpretation, poetry interpretation, informative speaking, and persuasive speaking), or spelling and vocabulary; 4) submit high school transcripts that include SAT and/or ACT scores; and 5) submit parents' latest income tax returns. Preference for this scholarship is given to students planning to enter the teaching profession. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: The designated universities are University of North Texas, Sam Houston State University, West Texas A&M University, Texas Women's University, and Southwest Texas State University.

3859 UTAH HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY

Board of Regents Building, The Gateway
60 South 400 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1284
Tel: (801)321-7294; 877-336-7378
Fax: (801)321-7299
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.uheaa.org/scholarships.htm

To provide scholarship/loans to undergraduate students in Utah interested in becoming elementary or secondary school teachers.

Title of Award: Terrel H. Bell Teaching Incentive Loan Program Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Elementary; Education, Secondary Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Students at public institutions in Utah receive a waiver of tuition and fees; students at participating private institutions in the state receive a stipend of $995 per semester. Recipients must teach in Utah public schools for a period equal to the time they received assistance. If they fail to complete the degree or perform the required teaching service, they must repay all funds received with 9% interest. Duration: Up to 4 years.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be either 1) seniors at high schools in Utah or 2) teacher education students currently enrolled in a college or university in Utah who have completed 24 semester units or more. They must plan to teach in Utah public schools following graduation from college. Selection is based on high school GPA, ACT or SAT scores, ethnicity, and intended teaching field. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program was formerly known as the Utah Career Teaching Scholarship Program.

3860 VERMONT ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATIONAL OFFICE PROFESSIONALS

Attn: Scholarships
c/o Linda Hendrickson
495 Old Route 100
Moretown, VT 05660
Tel: (802)828-0449
Web Site: http://www.vaeop.org/scholarship.htm

To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in Vermont who plan to enter an office-related profession.

Title of Award: Marion T. Wood Vermont Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education; General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduating high school seniors in Vermont who plan to attend a postsecondary school and enter an office-related profession (preferable in the field of education). Selection is based on academic record, an essay on career plans, 3 letters of recommendation, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: The recipient is also entered in the competition for the $1,000 National Association of Education Office Professionals Award.

3861 VERMONT-NEA

10 Wheelock Street
Montpelier, VT 05602-3737
Tel: (802)223-6375
Fax: (802)223-1253
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.vtnea.org/scholar.htm

To provide financial assistance to children of members of Vermont-NEA working on or planning to work on an undergraduate or graduate degree in education.

Title of Award: Maida F. Townsend Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Education; General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 5 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000; funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to children of Vermont-NEA members who are seniors in high school, undergraduates, or graduate students. Applicants may be majoring in any discipline, but preference is given to those studying education. They must submit a letter that explains what makes them unique, their educational goals, and their plans for continuing education. Selection is based on merit; financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1991.

3862 VERMONT STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION

Champlain Mill
Attn: Scholarship Programs
P.O. Box 2000
Winooski, VT 05404-2601
Tel: (802)654-3798; 888-253-4819
Fax: (802)654-3765
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.vsac.org

To provide financial assistance to Vermont residents who are studying business or education at a college in the state.

Title of Award: Jedidiah Zabrosky Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This scholarship is available to residents of Vermont who currently attend a public college in the state. Applicants must be working on a 2-year or 4-year degree in business or education and be employed at least 10 hours per week. Selection is based on academic achievement (GPA of 2.5 or higher), school and community involvement, letters of recommendation, required essays, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2002.

3863 VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION, AND DANCE

c/o Jack Schiltz, Executive Director
817 West Franklin Street
P.O. Box 842037
Richmond, VA 23284-2037
Tel: (804)828-1948
Free: 800-918-9899
Fax: (804)828-1946
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.vahperd.org

To provide financial assistance to college seniors majoring in health, physical education, recreation, or dance in Virginia.

Title of Award: Frances A. Mays Scholarship Award Area, Field, or Subject: Dance; Education, Physical; Health care services; Parks and recreation Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who have been working full time for 3 years on a degree in health, physical education, recreation, or dance at a college or university in Virginia. Candidates must be nominated by their school and be members of the Virginia Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (VAHPERD) and the American Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD). Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership in campus life activities, service to college or university, awards and honors, and service to community. Deadline for Receipt: September of each year.

3864 VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF TEACHERS OF ENGLISH

Attn: Chuck Miller, Executive Secretary
1417 Birchwood Drive
Crozet, VA 22932
Tel: (434)823-1483
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.seva.net/~vate/Recognition.html

To provide financial assistance to minority students at colleges and universities in Virginia who are preparing for a career as a teacher of English language arts.

Title of Award: VATE Minority Scholarship Award Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to minority students enrolled in a teacher preparation program at a Virginia college or university. Applicants must be preparing to teach English language arts on the elementary or secondary level. Membership in the Virginia Association of Teachers of English (VATE) is required. Along with their application, they must submit a resume, 2 professional recommendations, and a statement (from 100 to 500 words) on what they will contribute in the classroom. Deadline for Receipt: August of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Robert Williams, Radford University, Department of English, P.O. Box 6935, Radford, VA 24142, (540) 831-6700, E-mail: [email protected].

3865 VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF TEACHERS OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

c/o Nancy J. Rowe
Graham Park Middle School
3613 Graham Park Road
Triangle, VA 22172
Tel: (703)221-2118, ext. 285
Fax: (703)221-1079
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.vatfacs.org

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in Virginia who are interested in studying family and consumer sciences.

Title of Award: Helen Hopper Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Consumer affairs; Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) Virginia high school seniors who plan to attend college and major in family life education or family and consumer sciences education; 2) college students enrolled in a family life education or family and consumer sciences education program; and 3) students working on a master's degree in a family life or family and consumer sciences program who plan to teach the subject. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

3866 VIRGINIA CONGRESS OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS

1027 Wilmer Avenue
Richmond, VA 23227-2419
Tel: (804)264-1234; (866)4VA-KIDS
Fax: (804)264-4014
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.vapta.org/Programs/studentprograms.htm

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Virginia who are interested in preparing for a teaching or related career.

Title of Award: Virginia PTA Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 24 of these scholarships were awarded: the 2 named scholarships at $1,200 and 22 scholarships at $1,000. Funds Available: The stipend is either $1,000 or $1,200 (for the 2 named scholarships) per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Virginia that are PTA or PTSA members. Applicants must be planning to attend a college or university in Virginia to prepare for a career in teaching or another youth-serving profession. They must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Selection is based on academic achievement and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program includes 2 named scholarships: M. Frieda Koontz Scholarship ($1,200) and S. John Davis Scholarship ($1,200).

3867 VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Attn: Division of Teacher Education and Licensure
P.O. Box 2120
Richmond, VA 23218-2120
Tel: (804)371-2475
Free: 800-292-3820
Fax: (804)786-6759
Web Site: http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/newvdoe/teached.htm

To provide scholarship/loans to upper-division and graduate students in Virginia who are interested in a career in teaching.

Title of Award: Virginia Teaching Scholarship Loan Program Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Consumer affairs; Disabilities; Earth sciences; Education; Education, Bilingual and crosscultural; Education, Elementary; Education, English as a second language; Education, Secondary; Education, Special; Geosciences; Hearing and deafness; Library and archival sciences; Linguistics; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics; Reading; Speech and language pathology/audiology; Technology; Visual impairment Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 163 of these scholarship/loans were granted, including 47 in special education, 20 in science, 4 in foreign language, 2 in technology education, 24 in mathematics, 4 in English as a second language, 1 in library media, 3 for reading specialists, 1 in agricultural education, 22 for males in elementary or middle grades, and 35 for people of color. Funds Available: The scholarship/loan is $3,720 per year. Loans are forgiven at the rate of $2,000 for each year the recipient teaches in designated teacher shortage areas. If the recipient fails to fulfill the teaching service requirement, the loan must be repaid with interest. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Virginia residents who are enrolled full or part time as a junior, senior, or graduate student in a state-approved teacher preparation program in Virginia with a GPA of 2.7 or higher. Applicants must agree to engage in full-time teaching in designated teacher shortage areas within Virginia following graduation. Males interested in teaching at the elementary and middle school levels and people of color in all teaching areas also qualify. Additional Information: Critical shortage teaching areas in Virginia are currently identified as foreign languages, science (including, in order of priority preference, physics, earth science, chemistry, and biology), all areas of special education (severe emotional disturbances, hearing disabilities, learning disabilities, mental retardation, severe disabilities, visual disabilities, early childhood special education, and speech-language pathology), career and technical education (including technology education, trade and industrial education, business education, and family and consumer sciences), mathematics, English as a second language, middle grades 6-8, library media K-12, art preK-12, and reading specialist.

3868 VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Attn: Division of Teacher Education and Licensure
P.O. Box 2120
Richmond, VA 23218-2120
Tel: (804)225-2096
Free: 800-292-3820
Fax: (804)786-6759
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/newvdoe/teached.htm

To provide scholarship/loans to special educators, speech-language pathologists, and paraprofessionals in Virginia who are interested in taking additional courses.

Title of Award: Virginia Tuition Assistance for Special Educators, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Paraprofessionals Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Special; Speech and language pathology/audiology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Tuition assistance is provided at the rate of $400 per course for up to 3 courses per year. For every $1,000 of support over the program's duration, recipients must maintain full-time employment in special education in Virginia for a period of 1 semester or repay the assistance they received. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Virginia residents who are 1) special education teachers who have a conditional or provisional license teaching school-age students, are enrolled in graduate courses meeting competencies in the endorsement area in which they are providing instruction, and are seeking licensure; 2) speech-language pathologists who have a provisional license, are enrolled in graduate courses in the field, and are seeking licensure; and 3) special education paraprofessionals assisting special education programs for school-age students, are employed full time in a special education program, and are enrolled in undergraduate or graduate course work related to the special education area in which they are providing instructional assistance. Applicants must agree to complete a service obligation to a school district in Virginia following completion of their course work. Assistance is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

3869 VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Attn: Division of Child Care and Development
7 North Eighth Street, Sixth Floor
Richmond, VA 23219-3301
Tel: (804)225-3110; (866)636-1608
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.dss.state.va.us/facility/scholarship.html

To provide financial assistance to Virginia residents who are interested in working on a degree or certificate in preschool education.

Title of Award: Virginia Child Care Provider Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Early childhood Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The scholarship award pays the tuition and technology fee for each qualifying course, up to a lifetime maximum of $1,506. Funds are paid to the recipient's school. These funds may not be used to pay for books. Duration: 2 courses per semester, up to a total of 8 courses.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to current and future child care providers. Applicants must 1) already be providing child care in a program located in Virginia, 2) live in Virginia but be employed in a child care program outside of the state, or 3) live in Virginia and be planning to become employed in child care. Scholarships are not available to individuals who are or plan to become teachers or teachers' aids in the public or private school system. Scholarships are available, however, to public or private school personnel who are employed in preschool programs, before-school child care programs, or after-school child care programs (e. g., Head Start, Virginia Preschool Initiatives). Scholarship are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year for the spring semester; May of each year for the summer semester; August of each year for the fall semester. Additional Information: Recipients may work on the following degrees: career studies certificate in early childhood education; career studies certificate in school age child care education; career studies certificate in child care management; advanced career studies certificate in early childhood education; associate degree in early childhood education; or bachelor's degree in early childhood education. Recipients must attend school in Virginia.

3870 VIRGINIA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM

Attn: Fellowship Coordinator
Old Dominion University Peninsula Center
600 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, VA 23666
Tel: (757)766-5210
Fax: (757)766-5205
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.vsgc.odu.edu/html/fellowships.htm

To provide financial assistance for college to students in Virginia planning a career as science, mathematics, or technology educators.

Title of Award: Virginia Space Grant Teacher Education Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Earth sciences; Education; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Geosciences; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Science; Space and planetary sciences; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Master's Number Awarded: Approximately 10 each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time undergraduate students at the Virginia Space Grant Consortium (VSGC) colleges and universities in a track that will qualify them to teach in a pre-college setting. Priority is given to those majoring in technology education, mathematics, or science, particularly earth, space, or environmental science. Applicants may apply while seniors in high school or sophomores in a community college, with the award contingent on their enrollment at a VSGC college and entrance into a teacher certification program. They must submit a statement of academic goals and plan of study, explaining their reasons for desiring to enter the teaching profession, specifically the fields of science, mathematics, or technology education. Students currently enrolled in a VSGC college can apply when they declare their intent to enter the teacher certification program. Students enrolled in a master of education degree program leading to teacher certification in eligible fields are also eligible to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Since an important purpose of this program is to increase the participation of underrepresented minorities, women, and persons with disabilities in science, mathematics, and technology education, the VSGC especially encourages applications from those students. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: The VSGC institutions are College of William and Mary, Hampton University, Old Dominion University, the University of Virginia, and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. This program is funded by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

3871 IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE OF AMERICA-MINNESOTA DIVISION

Attn: Scholarship Committee
555 Park Street, Suite 140
St. Paul, MN 55103-2110
Tel: (651)221-0215
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.minnesotaikes.org

To provide financial assistance to Minnesota residents who are studying an environmental field in college.

Title of Award: Minnesota Division Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Environmental conservation; Environmental law; Environmental science; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Minnesota who are in at least their second year of college. Applicants must be majoring in environmental education, environmental law, wildlife management, or some other conservation-oriented program. They must be U.S. citizens and able to demonstrate financial need. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page essay on their belief in conservation and what the future holds for them (including their educational plans and career goals), a transcript, a description of their program of study, and 2 letters of recommendation. An interview may be requested. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

3872 WASHINGTON EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

32032 Weyerhaeuser Way South
P.O. Box 9100
Federal Way, WA 98063-9100
Tel: (253)765-7029
Free: 800-622-3393, ext. 7029
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.washingtonea.org

To provide funding to Educational Support Personnel (ESP) members of the Washington Education Association (WEA) who are interested in taking classes to obtain an initial teaching certificate.

Title of Award: Warren G. Magnuson Educational Support Personnel Scholarship Grant Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year, including 1 reserved for a minority member. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: These are 1-time grants.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to WEA/ESP members who are engaged in course work related to obtaining an initial teaching certificate. Applicants must submit a plan for obtaining an initial certificate, a letter describing their passion to become a teacher, evidence of activities and/or leadership in the association, and 3 to 5 letters of reference. Minority members of the association are especially encouraged to apply; 1 of the scholarships is reserved for them. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

3873 WASHINGTON HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

917 Lakeridge Way
P.O. Box 43430
Olympia, WA 98504-3430
Tel: (360)753-7851; 888-535-0747
Fax: (360)753-7808
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.hecb.wa.gov/financialaid/other/alternative.asp

To provide forgivable loans to K-12 classified employees in Washington who are interested in attending a college or university in order to become a teacher.

Title of Award: Washington Conditional Scholarships for Alternative Teaching Certification Area, Field, or Subject: Chemistry; Education; Education, Bilingual and cross-cultural; Education, Elementary; Education, English as a second language; Education, Secondary; Education, Special; Foreign languages; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Approximately 25 each year. Funds Available: The maximum award is $4,000 per academic year. These awards are in the form of loans that can be forgiven in exchange for teaching service. Each 2 years of eligible teaching service results in the forgiveness of 1 year of loan. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 4 additional years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Washington residents who are currently employed as a classified instructional employee in a K-12 public school. Applicants must 1) have a transferable associate degree and be seeking residency teacher certification with endorsements in special education or English as a second language; or 2) have a bachelor's degree and subject matter expertise in a shortage area and be seeking residency teacher certification in a subject matter shortage area (currently defined as special education, English as a second language, chemistry, physics, Japanese, mathematics, and technology education). Selection is based on academic ability, a statement demonstrating commitment to the teaching profession, the applicant's ability to serve as a positive role model as a K-12 public school teacher, length and quality of contributions to the Washington K-12 public school, and recommendations from a current teacher or school official describing the applicant's potential as a future teacher. The priority in making awards is: 1) eligible renewal applicants who are within 2 years of completing their initial teacher certification requirements; 2) all other eligible renewable applicants; 3) eligible new applicants who are within 2 years of completing their initial teacher certification requirements; and 4) all other new eligible applicants. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year. Additional Information: This program was established by the Washington legislature in 2001. It is administered by the Washington Higher Education Coordinator Board, but the Washington State Professional Educator Standards Board selects the recipients.

3874 WASHINGTON STATE MATHEMATICS COUNCIL

c/o Pat Reistroffer, Scholarship Chair
146 Scenic View Drive
Longview, WA 98632
Tel: (360)636-5125
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.wsmc.net

To provide financial assistance to students majoring in mathematics education at colleges and universities in Washington.

Title of Award: Rita Lowe College Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Education, Elementary; Education, Secondary; Mathematics and mathematical sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students currently attending a college or university in Washington and majoring in mathematics education. Applicants must be preparing for teaching certification in order to become a professional educator teaching mathematics at the elementary or secondary level. They must submit a transcript (from the ninth grade to the date of application), a 300-word statement on their experience with and interest in mathematics, and 2 letters of recommendation. Selection is based on academic achievement, demonstrated intent to become a mathematics educator, character, academic potential, and leadership potential. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

3875 WASHINGTON STATE MATHEMATICS COUNCIL

c/o Pat Reistroffer, Scholarship Chair
146 Scenic View Drive
Longview, WA 98632
Tel: (360)636-5125
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.wsmc.net

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Washington planning to major in mathematics education at a college or university in the state.

Title of Award: Rita Lowe High School Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Education, Elementary; Education, Secondary; Mathematics and mathematical sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Washington and planning to attend a college or university in the state to major in mathematics education. Applicants must be preparing for teaching certification in order to become a professional educator teaching mathematics at the elementary or secondary level. They must submit a transcript (from the ninth grade to the date of application), a 300-word statement on their experience with and interest in mathematics, and 2 letters of recommendation. Selection is based on academic achievement, demonstrated intent to become a mathematics educator, character, academic potential, and leadership potential. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

3876 WASHINGTON STATE SCHOOL RETIREES' ASSOCIATION

Attn: Washington State School Retirees' Foundation
4726 Pacific Avenue S.E.
Lacey, WA 98503
Tel: (360)413-5496
Free: 800-544-5219
Fax: (360)413-5497
Web Site: http://www.wssra.org/foundation.html

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Washington who plan to attend college to prepare for the teaching profession or related fields.

Title of Award: Washington State School Retirees' Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Counseling/Guidance; Education; Library and archival sciences; Nursing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 8 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,200. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Washington who are planning to attend a college or university. Applicants must be interested in preparing for a career as a teacher or other school professional (e.g., school psychologist, librarian, or nurse). Selection is based on citizenship, leadership, scholarship, extracurricular activities, and 3 letters of recommendation. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

3877 WATTS CHARITY ASSOCIATION, INC.

6245 Bristol Parkway, Suite 224
Culver City, CA 90230
Tel: (323)671-0394
Fax: (323)778-2613
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.wattscharity.org

To provide financial assistance to upper-division African Americans majoring in child development, teaching, or social services.

Title of Award: Joyce Washington Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Child development; Education; Social work Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens of African American descent who are enrolled full time as a college or university junior. Applicants must be majoring in child development, teaching, or the study of social services. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be between 17 and 24 years of age, and be able to demonstrate that they intend to continue their education for at least 2 years. Along with their application, they must submit 1) a 1-paragraph statement on why they should be awarded a Watts Foundation scholarship, and 2) a 1- to 2-page essay on a specific type of cancer, based either on how it has impacted their life or on researched information. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: Royce R. Watts, Sr. established the Watts Charity Association after he learned he had cancer in 2001.

3878 WEST VIRGINIA BAPTIST CONVENTION

1019 Juliana Street
P.O. Box 1019
Parkersburg, WV 26102-1019
Tel: (304)422-6449
Web Site: http://www.wvbc.org

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students from West Virginia who are preparing for a career of vocational ministry within the American Baptist Church USA.

Title of Award: Bowen Charitable Trust Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Counseling/Guidance; Education, Religious; Music; Religion Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Funding does not exceed the cost of tuition, housing, meals, books, and fees for a student living on campus in campus housing. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for the maximum number of years for the course of study.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are preparing to dedicate their lives to Christian service in vocational ministry, including as a pastor, associate/assistant pastor, minister of Christian education, music, worship, youth, pastoral care, family life, or Christian counselor. Scholarships are granted in the following order of priority: 1) members of Calvary Baptist Church in Charleston, West Virginia and/or First Baptist Church of Clendenin, West Virginia; 2) members of other churches in the Kanawha Valley Association of the West Virginia Baptist Convention; 3) members of other churches in the West Virginia Baptist Convention; 4) members of the Mount Lebanon Baptist Church in Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania; and 5) members of other American Baptist USA churches. Preference is also given to students at Alderson Broaddus College (Philippi, West Virginia) and Eastern University or Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania). Applicants must submit documentation of financial need and an essay on their call to ministry. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Bowen Charitable Trust, P.O. Box 346, Parkersburg, WV 26102-0346, E-mail: [email protected].

3879 WEST VIRGINIA HIGHER EDUCATION POLICY COMMISSION

Attn: Office of Financial Aid and Outreach Services
1018 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Suite 700
Charleston, WV 25301-2827
Tel: (304)558-4614; 888-825-5707
Fax: (304)558-4622
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.hepc.wvnet.edu/students/underwood.html

To provide scholarship/loans to West Virginia residents who are interested in preparing for a career as a teacher.

Title of Award: Underwood-Smith Teacher Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Early childhood; Education, Elementary; Education, Secondary; General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, a total of $150,000 in state funds was allocated for this program. Funds Available: The maximum award is $5,000 per year. This is a scholarship/loan program. Recipients must agree to teach at a public preschool, elementary school, middle school, or secondary school in West Virginia at the rate of 2 years for each year of support received. If the recipient fails to honor this work obligation, the balance of the loan must be repaid with interest. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) currently-enrolled juniors and seniors who have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher after successfully completing 2 years of course work at an approved institution and 2) graduate students in the top 10% of their college or university graduating class. Applicants must be West Virginia residents and enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full-time students in a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary level education degree program at a West Virginia institution of higher learning. Selection is based on academic qualifications and interest in teaching. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program began with the 1988-89 academic year.

3880 WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION, AND DANCE

Attn: Executive Director
University of Wisconsin at La Crosse
24 Mitchell Hall
1725 State Street
La Crosse, WI 54601-3788
Tel: (608)785-8175
Free: 800-441-4568
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.uwlax.edu/eeshr/wahperd/scholarships.html

To provide financial assistance to members of the Wisconsin Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (WAHPERD) who are working on a college degree.

Title of Award: WAHPERD Student Scholarship Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Athletics; Dance; Education, Physical; Health care services; Management; Parks and recreation Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 4 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $4,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to WAHPERD members who have completed at least 2 years of study at a 4-year college or university with a major in physical education, health education, exercise fitness, recreation, athletic training, sports management, or dance. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.2 or higher, at least 2 years' WAHPERD membership, and a record of professional involvement and leadership responsibility. They must submit a resume and 2 letters of recommendation. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

3881 WISCONSIN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION COUNCIL

33 Nob Hill Drive
P.O. Box 8003
Madison, WI 53708-8003
Tel: (608)276-7711
Free: 800-362-8034
Web Site: http://www.weac.org/AboutWEA/scholarship.htm

To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors whose parent is a member of the Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC) and who plan to study education in college.

Title of Award: WEAC Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 4 each year. If no minority student applies, the Kathy Mann Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a fourth non-minority applicant. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,450 per year. Duration: 4 years, provided the recipient remains eligible.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors whose parent is an active WEAC member, an active retired member, or a parent who died while holding a WEAC membership. Applicants must rank in the top 25% of their graduating class or have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, plan to major or minor in education in college, and intend to teach in Wisconsin. Selection is based primarily on GPA, a 300-word essay, letters of recommendation, and school and community activities. Secondary consideration may be given to other factors, including financial need. The Kathy Mann Memorial Scholarship is reserved for a minority student. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

3882 WISCONSIN HIGHER EDUCATIONAL AIDS BOARD

131 West Wilson Street, Room 902
P.O. Box 7885
Madison, WI 53707-7885
Tel: (608)267-2212
Fax: (608)267-2808
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://heab.state.wi.us/programs.html

To provide scholarship/loans to minorities in Wisconsin who are interested in teaching in Wisconsin school districts with large minority enrollments.

Title of Award: Wisconsin Minority Teacher Loans Area, Field, or Subject: Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Scholarship/loans are provided up to $2,500 per year. For each year the student teaches in an eligible school district, 25% of the loan is forgiven; if the student does not teach in an eligible district, the loan must be repaid at an interest rate of 5%. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year.

Eligibility Requirements: African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and American Indians in Wisconsin are eligible to apply if they are enrolled full time as juniors or seniors in an independent or public institution in the state. The program also includes students who were admitted to the United States after December 31, 1975 and who are a former citizen of Laos, Vietnam, or Cambodia or whose ancestor was a citizen of 1 of those countries. Applicants must be enrolled in a program leading to teaching licensure and must agree to teach in a Wisconsin school district in which minority students constitute at least 29% of total enrollment or in a school district participating in the inter-district pupil transfer program. Deadline for Receipt: Deadline dates vary by institution; check with your school's financial aid office. Additional Information: Eligible students should apply through their school's financial aid office.

3883 WISCONSIN HIGHER EDUCATIONAL AIDS BOARD

131 West Wilson Street, Room 902
P.O. Box 7885
Madison, WI 53707-7885
Tel: (608)266-1665
Fax: (608)267-2808
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://heab.state.wi.us/programs.html

To provide scholarship/loans to residents of Wisconsin who are interested in teaching the visually impaired at a school in the state.

Title of Award: Wisconsin Teacher of the Visually Impaired Loans Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Special Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Scholarship/loans are provided up to $10,000 per year, or a lifetime maximum of $40,000. For each of the first 2 years the student teaches and meets the eligibility criteria, 25% of the loan is forgiven; for the third year, 50% of the loan is forgiven. If the student does not teach and meet the eligibility criteria, the loan must be repaid at an interest rate of 5%. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Wisconsin who are enrolled at least half time at an in-state or eligible out-of-state institution in a program that prepares them to be licensed as teachers of the visually impaired or as orientation and mobility instructors. Applicants must agree to be a licensed teacher or an orientation and mobility instructor in a Wisconsin school district, the Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, or a cooperative educational service agency. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: Deadline dates vary by institution; check with your school's financial aid office. Additional Information: Eligible students should apply through their school's financial aid office.

3884 WORLD WIDE BARACA PHILATHEA UNION

610 South Harlem Avenue
Freeport, IL 61032-4833

To provide financial assistance to students preparing for Christian ministry, Christian missionary work, or Christian education.

Title of Award: World Wide Baraca Philathea Union Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Religious; Religion Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Undergraduate Funds Available: Stipends are paid directly to the recipient's school upon receipt of the first semester transcript and a letter confirming attendance. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for this support are students enrolled in an accredited college or seminary who are majoring in Christian ministry, Christian missionary work, or Christian education (e.g., church youth pastor, writer of Sunday school curriculum). Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.