Teaching scholarships - Jan '25
Updated Jan 29, 2025Apply below to the best Teaching scholarships for January 2025.
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James J. and Margaret M. Kerrigan Endowed Scholarship
Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Film • Fashion • Graphic Design • Photography • Radio & Television • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Childcare • Education • Health Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • Juniors • Seniors
The Kerrigan Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for HBCU juniors/seniors in art and education, focusing on K-12 and Fine Arts.
Deadline:
September 5, 2025
Brian Cummins Memorial Scholarship
Connecticut • Childcare • Education • Health Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Brian Cummins Memorial Scholarship awards $2,500 to full-time students training to teach blind and visually impaired students in Connecticut.
Deadline:
September 1, 2025
AFDO Scholarship Awards
Food & Nutrition • Teaching • Seniors
AFDO Scholarship Awards offer $2,500 to undergraduates pursuing careers in food, drug, or consumer safety with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
March 30, 2025
Rudolph Dillman Memorial Scholarship
For students with disabilities • Teaching • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
The Rudolph Dillman Memorial Scholarship offers up to $7,500 for legally blind students in disability rehabilitation or teaching.
Deadline:
February 13, 2025
Mollie Lukken Memorial Scholarship
Georgia • Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • Graduate Students
The Mollie Lukken Memorial Scholarship offers up to $2,500 for Troup County teachers pursuing graduate studies in special education.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Zonta Club of Washington, D.C. Undergraduate Scholarship
Washington • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • STEM • Childcare • Education • Health Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Mathematics • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • Accounting • Advertising • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Economics • Finance • Hospitality • Human Resources • Management • Marketing • Operations Management • Public Relations • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Sports Management • Travel & Tourism • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Biology • Chemistry • Climate Sciences • Energy • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Horticulture • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Music • Physics • Science • For Women • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
Zonta Club of D.C. offers up to $5,000 scholarships for women pursuing undergraduate degrees with a 3.0 GPA and financial need.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Donna Gail Shaw Scholarship for Chapter Service
Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Donna Gail Shaw Scholarship offers $1,250 to Kappa Delta Pi members pursuing education degrees or early-career educators.
Deadline:
April 28, 2025
American Montessori Society Teacher Education Scholarships
Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The American Montessori Society offers $1,250 scholarships for aspiring Montessori teachers in AMS-affiliated programs. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 19, 2025
HBCU Scholars Empowerment Program
Childcare • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • Teacher Education • Teaching • Automotive • Aviation/Aeronautical • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Food Sciences & Technology • IT/Information Technology • Manufacturing/Production • Mechanical • STEM • Technology • Transportation/Logistics • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen
The HBCU Scholars Empowerment Program supports Black high school seniors with financial need, offering awards of $250+ for eligible students.
Deadline:
July 8, 2025
Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr. Scholarship
Indiana • Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr. Scholarship offers $750 to an Education student in Marion County, Indiana, who is a Kappa Delta Pi member.
Deadline:
April 28, 2025
Louisa Anne Oriente Scholarship
Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • Graduate Students
The Louisa Anne Oriente Scholarship offers $750 to a Kappa Delta Pi member pursuing a graduate degree in Curriculum and Instruction.
Deadline:
April 28, 2025
The TCA Gareth Morgan Student Teacher Scholarship
Texas • Teaching • Education • Foreign Languages • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Apply for the $500 TCA Gareth Morgan Student Teacher Scholarship for Latin certification in Texas. GPA requirements apply.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Sales Training and Development's Scholarship
Accounting • Advertising • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Economics • Finance • Hospitality • Human Resources • Management • Marketing • Operations Management • Public Relations • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Sports Management • Travel & Tourism • Teacher Education • Teaching • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors
Annual $1,000 Sales Training and Development Scholarship for business students. Essay required. Open to high school seniors and college students.
Deadline Passed
PATCH Early Childhood Education Scholarships
Hawaii • Education • Teaching • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
PATCH Early Childhood Education Scholarships offer $750 to Hawaii residents pursuing careers in early care and education.
Deadline Passed
Joe Varano Scholarship
Idaho • Montana • Alaska • Washington • Oregon • Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Joe Varano Scholarship offers $250 to LGBTQ+ education students in the Pacific Northwest facing various barriers. Apply with three essays.
Deadline Passed
Coach Kevin Ferguson Scholarship Endowment
Hopewell • Prince George County • Education • Athletic & Related • Teacher Education • Teaching • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Coach Kevin Ferguson Scholarship offers $2,000 for Virginia students pursuing Physical Education degrees.
Deadline Passed
Knowles Teaching Fellows Program
Teaching • Mathematics • Science • Graduate Students
The Knowles Teaching Fellows Program supports future math and science teachers with fellowships for those entering their first or second year.
Deadline Passed
NMCEL Scholarship
New Mexico • Childcare • Education • Health Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • Counseling • Social Work • High school
NMCEL Scholarship provides $3,000 for New Mexico high school seniors pursuing college, especially in education careers.
Deadline Passed
Kentucky PTA Student Scholarship
Kentucky • Childcare • Education • Teaching • Teacher Education • High school
Kentucky PTA offers $500 scholarships for high school seniors pursuing education degrees. Financial need and community service considered.
Deadline Passed
Underwood-Smith Teaching Scholar
Education • Teaching • High school • Freshmen
The Underwood-Smith Teaching Scholars Program offers $10,000/year for aspiring teachers in West Virginia with a commitment to critical need areas.
Deadline Passed
Christopher K. Smith Memorial Future Teacher Scholarship
Delaware • Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • High school • Freshmen
The Christopher K. Smith Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000/year for 4 years to Delaware high school seniors pursuing teaching careers.
Deadline Passed
Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowships
Science • American Studies • History • Literature • Social Sciences • Sociology • World Studies • Mathematics • Engineering • Psychology • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Teacher Education • Teaching • Graduate Students
Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowships offer $28,000 for Ph.D. or Sc.D. candidates completing research-based dissertations.
Deadline Passed
Educators Rising Scholarship
Missouri • Teacher Education • Teaching • Education • High school
The Educators Rising Scholarship offers $500 to Missouri seniors pursuing education careers. Must be top 20% and a member of Educators Rising.
Deadline Passed
FAQ
When writing a strong application for Teaching scholarships, be clear and concise, showcase your passion for education, highlight relevant experiences, and ensure your application is free of errors. Tailor your personal statement to reflect your commitment to teaching.
Teaching scholarships typically cover tuition and fees, but some may also provide funds for books, supplies, and living expenses. Always check the details of each scholarship for specific coverage.
Yes, many Teaching scholarships are open to international students, but eligibility can vary by scholarship. Be sure to check the specific requirements for each opportunity.
Common documents required for Teaching scholarship applications include academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and sometimes proof of enrollment in a teaching program.
To apply for Teaching scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, provide academic transcripts, and submit any required essays or personal statements. Check the specific requirements for each scholarship you are interested in.
To increase your chances of winning a Teaching scholarship, focus on maintaining a strong academic record, obtaining relevant experience in education, and crafting a compelling personal statement that highlights your passion for teaching.
Eligibility criteria for Teaching scholarships can vary widely but often include factors such as academic performance, enrollment in a teaching program, and sometimes a commitment to teach in a specific area or subject.
Yes, many Teaching scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its credibility.
You can find Teaching scholarships on various scholarship search platforms, including Mos, which aggregates numerous scholarship opportunities tailored to your needs.
Teaching scholarships are financial awards designed to support individuals pursuing a career in education. These scholarships can help cover tuition, fees, and other educational expenses for students enrolled in teaching programs.
Yes, you can apply for multiple Teaching scholarships. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving funding for your education.
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