Financial support for future teachers

Every year, our students receive over $800,000 in scholarships. The scholarships below are for prospective students who are applying or are enrolled in one of CEHD's initial licensure/MEd programs.

Students pursuing licensure in math, science, or ESL may be considered for the Schulze Future Teacher Scholarship Program.

Scholarships with separate applications

Students who have completed licensure but are completing final MEd requirements are eligible for the MEd Award of Recognition, which requires a separate application.

Federal TEACH Grant

Students in select program areas might be eligible for the federal TEACH Grant. Make sure to review and understand the grant service obligation before applying to avoid possible repayment penalties down the road.

Visit the U of M ONESTOP to learn about TEACH Grant eligibility at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, and contact ONESTOP for the application information.

How to apply

If your program is eligible for CEHD teacher education scholarships, you will find the scholarship application embedded in the graduate school program application for admission.
The priority application deadline for the 2024-25 academic year is January 15, 2024.

Available Scholarships

You only need to submit one application form to be considered for all scholarships.

For all teaching areas

  • Ann Jaede Scholarship in Urban Education
  • Lucille and Gustav Bauermeister Scholarship
  • Marian L. Campbell Scholarship
  • Campbell Scholarship for Education
  • Centennial Scholarship
  • Joan L. & Denneth C. Dvergsten Education Scholarship
  • Isabel Graham Giddings Endowed Scholarship in Education (preference for African American women)
  • Dr. Max W. and Frances Halpern Goldberg Scholarship (preference for someone planning a rural teaching career)
  • Michael J. & Susan F. Johnson Annual Scholarship (preference for a first-generation college student)
  • Rev. Dr. Robert and Pauline Olson-Koenig Scholarship
  • Dr. Carlus Selvig Family Scholarship in Education
  • Felix & Marion Ugland Mallinger Scholarship
  • Judy D. Walter Endowed Scholarship (preference for someone planning an urban teaching career)
  • Daniel and Kathleen Wetterstrom Scholarship
  • Promise of Tomorrow Scholarship - Alumni Society
  • Carol and Glen Fuerstneau Fellowship
  • Martha Andersen Wilder Fellowship
  • Ruth and Harlen Hansen Scholarship
  • Rochelle and David Larson Family Scholarship (preference for students who graduated from high schools in greater MN)
  • Virgil Amelia Mourning Linderoth Education Scholarship
  • Victor and Judith Hanks Family Scholarship for Teachers
  • Dr. James and Nancy Patka Family Future Teacher Scholarship
  • Joyce A. and Lenny D. Kloncz Scholarship
  • William E. Gardner Scholarship
  • Betty Kay and George Stein Scholarship

    • Agricultural education

    Art education

    • Myrtie G. and Donald T. Houpt Fund
    • Carol Ann Noreen Memorial Scholarship
    • Judith Philipp Meyers Art Education Scholarship

    Early childhood education

    • Elizabeth Louise Noreen Memorial Scholarship
    • Emily A. Kernkamp Endowed Scholarship
    • L. Ray Henderson Scholarship in Early and Elementary Education
    • Puzak Family Scholarship
    • Luttegen Scholarship in CEHD (preference for young female)

Elementary education

  • Roger M. Adams Scholarship for Elementary Teachers
  • Rosamond Dols Endowment in Elementary Education
  • David and Merece Johnson Scholarship
  • Emily A. Kernkamp Endowed Scholarship
  • Elizabeth V. Koenig Scholarship
  • Nancy L. Lersch Endowed Scholarship
  • Rodney Nelson Scholarship (preference for someone planning a career in urban education)

English education

  • Charlie and Iris Post Fried Family Scholarship
  • Betty Roith Seifert Scholarship
  • Dora V. Smith Scholarship
  • Donna M. Traphagen Scholarship
  • Mabel Gran Ulsaker Scholarship
  • T. Patrick Mullen Scholarships for Literacy Education
  • William T. Ojala Endowed Scholarship for Student Teachers in High School English

Mathematics education

  • Lorena Jacobson Scholarship
  • Frank L. Kernik Memorial Scholarship
  • Sidney and Bernice Page Scholarship
  • Caryl and Ernest Pierson Scholarship
  • Hannah Stocker Scholarship
  • Witt Family Scholarship for Math Education

Science education

  • Randall E. & Judith L. Johnson Scholarship
  • Schumacher Scholarship for Future Teachers

Second language education

  • Mae Johnson Scholarship
  • Marilyn Nordstrom Olson and Valdemar Olson Scholarship
  • Teacher Education Scholarship
  • Donna M. Traphagen Scholarship

Secondary education

  • Alpha Marie Gustafson Endowed Scholarship

Social studies education

  • Betty Roith Seifert Scholarship
  • Edith West Scholarship
  • Helmich Family Scholarship

Schulze Future Teacher Scholarship Program

The Schulze Future Teacher Scholars Program will award scholarships of up to $20,000 to eligible CEHD initial licensure (ILP) students and undergraduate special education students. Recipients are recognized as members of the Schulze Future Teacher Scholars cohort. An expectation of Scholars will include participation in publicity of the program and cohort specific events.

Criteria

  • Eligible students who plan to complete their CEHD initial licensure program in the 2023-24 academic year in ESL, math, science or special education (undergraduate students).
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher
  • Commitment to teach for at least 3 years
  • Demonstrable financial need (FAFSA must be submitted.)

Apply

A separate application is not required for the Schulze scholarship. You will be considered for the Schulze scholarship when you complete the online application linked above.

MEd Award of Recognition

  • $1000 award
  • Applicant has completed initial licensure within the past five years and is in the process of completing coursework needed for the MEd degree for that licensure area. Past recipients of this scholarship are not eligible to receive it a second time.
  • Deadlines:
    • January 15, 2023 for receipt of applications for spring 2023
    • May 20, 2023 for receipt of applications for summer 2023
    • August 25, 2023 for receipt of applications for fall 2023
  • To apply, each candidate must submit the following as attachments to edschol@umn.edu:
    • A cover letter including demographic and contact information (student ID, phone number, email address); the candidate’s licensure/MEd area; and a description of the course or courses planned for the term
    • A resume or vita
    • A personal statement describing personal and professional goals in the teaching profession
    • A letter or email of support from one college faculty member or advisor to include a description of remaining courses and requirements needed for completion of the MEd degree