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Scholarships & Funding
College of Education Scholarship & Funding Opportunities
Scholarship Information
Listed below are the available scholarships, any specific eligibility criteria, and the projected funds available for the 2009-2010 year. Please note that the range of award amounts listed is not a guarantee of future award amounts. As noted above, it is not necessary to apply for specific scholarships; the diagram below is for informational purposes.
Instructions on applying may be found here. Any additional questions about these scholarships should be directed to the Office of Student Services.
The available scholarships fall into the following categories:
General | Early Elementary | Prospective Teachers | Diversity | Special Education
Scholarship Name |
Eligibility Criteria |
Funds Distributed 08-09 | Funds Available 09-10 (Projected) |
| Education Alumni Fellowship | Masters and Doctoral students in the College of Education. | $5,000 | $TBD |
| Education Faculty Endowed Fellowship | Masters and Doctoral students in the College of Education. | $9,000 | $TBD |
| Marv Harshman Education Scholarship | Undergraduate, Masters or Doctoral students in the College of Education, studying full-time, with a minimum 3.0 GPA. | $1,400 | $TBD |
| Patrick Ho Fellowship | Masters and Doctoral students in the College of Education. Preference given to those students preparing to focus their studies on English Language Learners. | $8,200 | $TBD |
| John Goodlad Fellowship | Graduate students in the College of Education capable of serving as "hybrid educators", individuals defined by Professor John Goodlad as liaisons between schools and universities working with the express purpose of strengthening both. | $950 | $TBD |
| Martha and Elizabeth Stone Scholarship | Ph.D. students in the College of Education with an emphasis in early elementary education. Based on financial need. | $1,900 | $TBD |
| Noyce Fellowship | The Noyce Teaching Scholars Program, funded by the National Science Foundation, is seeking talented individuals in science, mathematics, or engineering who are considering the teaching profession. This prestigious national program provides up to $15,000 of financial support to selected individuals entering the secondary teacher preparation program at the University of Washington. | N/A (not available 08-09) | $15,000 |
| Leonore Annenberg Teaching Fellow of the Woodrow Wilson Foundation | Individuals entering the secondary teacher preparation program as math or science teachers at the University of Washington and intending to teach in local high-needs schools upon graduation. Following certification in the Teacher Education Program, Noyce Scholars and Leonore Annenberg Teaching Fellows will be expected to teach for at least two years in local high-needs schools. | N/A (not available 08-09) | $30,000 |
| Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program | The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant program provides federal grants for students who teach as a full-time teacher in a high-need field in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves low-income students. If the teaching requirement is not fulfilled, this grant converts to an unsubsidized loan that must be repaid. Students who are in a major that leads directly to an initial teaching certificate should visit the Teach Grant site to review the details of this program. | N/A (not available 08-09) | $4000/year |
| Future Teachers Conditional Scholarship | The Future Teachers Conditional Scholarship and Loan Repayment program encourages outstanding students and paraprofessionals to become teachers, and assists current teachers in obtaining additional endorsements in shortage subjects. In return for conditional scholarships or loan repayments, participants agree to teach in Washington K-12 public schools, (usually two years of teaching for each year of funding). Funding is available for approximately 100 recipients in 2009-10. Deadline is October 9, 2009. |
N/A (not available 08-09) | $TBD |
| Stafford Loan Forgiveness Program for Teachers | The Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program is intended to encourage individuals to enter and continue in the teaching profession. Under this program, individuals who teach full time for five consecutive, complete academic years in certain elementary and secondary schools that serve low-income families and meet other qualifications may be eligible for forgiveness of up to a combined total of $17,500 in principal and interest on their FFEL and/or Direct Loan program loans. | $17500 | |
| TEP Diversity Scholarship | Masters students in the Teacher Education Program. Students from diverse social, economic, and cultural groups with financial need. Preference for first generation students. | $8,000 | $TBD |
| Washington Mutual Scholar Endowed Fellowship | Masters and Doctoral students in the College of Education from diverse social, economic, and cultural groups who aspire to become public K-12 school teachers. | N/A (not available 08-09) | $TBD |
| Charllotte Aehle Fellowship | Masters students in Teacher Education or in Special Education certification programs. Based on financial need. | $3,600 | $TBD |
| Pearl Strand Carlson Fellowship | Masters or Doctoral students who are pursuing studies in Human Development or Teacher Education and who have demonstrated a commitment to the social/emotional development of students and young people, either formally or informally. | N/A (not available 08-09) | $TBD |
| Don & Marilyn Covey Urban Teacher | Masters students in Teacher Education or in Special Education certification programs. Intention to teach in Seattle Public Schools. | $2,000 | $TBD |
| Jane Nelson and Paul Crowder Scholarship | Masters or doctoral students who intend to teach middle school or high school science. Preference given to students in the MIT program in Secondary Science. Based on financial need. | N/A (not available 08-09) | $TBD |
| Elliott Family Scholarship | Masters or Doctoral students who intend to teach middle school or high school science or mathematics. Preference given to students in the MIT programs in Secondary Science or Mathematics. | N/A (not available 08-09) | $TBD |
| Ferguson Scholarship | Masters students in Teacher Education or in Special Education certification programs. Based on financial need. | $8,000 | $TBD |
| Lydia Ellen Vonada Hanneman Fellowship | Masters (MIT) students in Teacher Education programs. Based on financial need. | N/A (not available 08-09) | $TBD |
| Mary Margaret Irvin Endowment | Masters students in Teacher Education or in Special Education certification programs. Interest in early childhood education, especially grades K-3. | $1,200 | $TBD |
| Esther Livesey Scholarship | Masters students in the Teacher Education program. Intention to teach mathematics at the secondary level. Based on financial need. | $16,900 | $TBD |
| Liza Macpherson Scholarship Fund | Masters students in Teacher Education or in Special Education certification programs. Based on financial need. Intention to become teachers of children (preferably preschool) with disabilities. | $7,000 | $TBD |
| Helen Moisio Scholarship | Masters students in Teacher Education or in Special Education certification programs. Based on financial need. | $2,500 | $TBD |
| Pi Lambda Theta Scholarship | Masters students in Teacher Education or in Special Education certification programs. Other specific criteria to be announced. | $2,000 | $TBD |
| Vopni Scholarship | Masters students in the Teacher Education program. Minimum 3.5 GPA. Intention to teach mathematics or science. | $1,000 | $TBD |
| Education Diversity Scholarship | Masters and Doctoral students in the College of Education from diverse social, economic, and cultural groups. | $1,500 | $TBD |
| Morishima Scholarship | Full time Ph.D students from diverse social, economic, and cultural groups pursuing a degree within the area of Educational Psychology or in the Higher Education program within the area of Leadership & Policy Studies. | $1,400 | $TBD |
| Kenneth A. Sirotnik Fellowship for Leadership & Social Justice in Education | Students in the College of Education who demonstrate a commitment to equity, social justice, and leadership. Based on financial need. | N/A (not available 08-09) | $TBD |
| Washington Mutual Leader Endowed Fellowship | Masters and Doctoral students in the College of Education from diverse social, economic, and cultural groups who aspire to become public K-12 school principals, superintendents, and education leaders. | N/A (not available 08-09) | $TBD |
| Graduate Residency in Education, Environment, and Community | The IslandWood Graduate Residency in Education, Environment, and Community has money to significantly fund two students of color for the upcoming academic year.Learn More» | N/A (not available 08-09) | $TBD |
| Alice H. Hayden Scholarship Fund | Masters or Doctoral students in the Special Education program. | $5,000 | $TBD |
| College of Education Autism Endowed Fellowship | Masters or Doctoral students in the Special Education program who are performing research on autism and school-based intervention with regard to young children with autism. | $670 | $TBD |
| Haring Family Endowed Fellowship | Masters or Doctoral students in the Special Education program. | $10,000 | $TBD |
Undergraduate Scholarships
The Martinez Scholarship
Supporting Hispanic/Latino Undergraduate Students Interested in Teaching
Martinez Scholarship awards are available to Junior and Senior students who are majoring in Early Childhood and Family Studies or are minoring in Education, Learning and Society and who plan to become teachers. The donors have provided this scholarship for Hispanic/Latino students who meet the criteria above and have financial need. The scholarship award is $7,500, renewable a second year for Juniors. Five students will receive the scholarship award. These students will become Martinez Scholars.
Deadline for submission is June 5, 2009
Download Martinez Scholarship application (Word doc)
The Catherine Zesbaugh Scholarship was established as a mechanism to encourage and support economically disadvantaged students with an interest in teaching. The scholarship is provided to undergraduate students (juniors and seniors) who are interested in pursuing a career in education (elementary or secondary education). Eligible students are provided a year long scholarship of $1500 per quarter. The students are required to participate in a year long seminar designed to introduce scholars to current trends and issues impacting education (nationally and locally). The seminar encourages students to thoughtfully reflection on their contribution to the teaching profession. Zesbaugh Scholars are required to work closely with a faculty mentor during the year on a research project. The project is presented at the spring research/leadership events (University of Washington Undergraduate Research Symposium or Carlson Center Spring Celebration). Students are allowed to present their research projects to their peers, mentors, and other invited guests during "in class" presentations arranged through the Zesbaugh Scholars Faculty Advisor.
Please note:
- the deadline for Zesbaugh Scholarship applications is extended to May 10, 2009;
- the scholarship is also open to students who are in the minor in education and teacher education programs
Download Zesbaugh Scholarship application (Word doc)
Loan Forgiveness Awards
Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program
The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant program provides federal grants for students who teach as a full-time teacher in a high-need field in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves low-income students. If the teaching requirement is not fulfilled, this grant converts to an unsubsidized loan that must be repaid. Students who are in a major that leads directly to an initial teaching certificate should visit the Teach Grant site to review the details of this program. More»
Stafford Loan Forgiveness Program for Teachers
The Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program is intended to encourage individuals to enter and continue in the teaching profession. Under this program, individuals who teach full time for five consecutive, complete academic years in certain elementary and secondary schools that serve low-income families and meet other qualifications may be eligible for forgiveness of up to a combined total of $17,500 in principal and interest on their FFEL and/or Direct Loan program loans. More»
Travel Grants
The College of Education provides a limited number of travel grants to our graduate students who are making presentations at professional conferences and do not have other sources of funding. The money is limited; grants are approved on a first come basis until the funds are depleted. Each student may receive only one grant per academic year.
Students should investigate other sources of funding before applying for travel grants. Many conferences provide travel funds for graduate students. In addition, divisions or subgroups within larger organizations often fund students (divisions within AERA, for example, provide funding). Check conference and organization websites for potential opportunities.
Grants awarded may be used for airfare, lodging, mileage, and/or registration fees and are administered by Faculty Council. The council has decided that for the 2009-2010 academic year, $350 will be the maximum awarded for each grant (or up to $500 for international travel, airfare only); the awards will be applied to the cost of the state contract airfare and/or lodging or $350, whichever is LESS. Reservations may be made through the College Business Office or you may make reservations on your own. If you purchase your own ticket, receipts are needed to be reimbursed and reservations MUST BE MADE through a state approved travel agent. A list of the approved travel agents is at:
http://www.washington.edu/admin/travel/travel.agencies.2001b.html
The Graduate School provides money to the College of Education for student travel (also administered Faculty Council) with the added requirement that the recipients have Candidate Status.
Students apply for funding by downloading and filling out the Travel Grant Application (Word doc).
PLEASE NOTE APPLICATIONS MUST BE EMAILED TO edfc@u.washington.edu, Office of Student Services.
Please email along with your application, the letter notifying you that your work has been accepted, as well as a brief statement from your advisor in support of this presentation.
Applications will be reviewed by email only.
Notification of the decision on applications is done by email. If you have any questions about the process, please feel free to contact us.
Doi Doctoral Student Research Fund
Former Dean Doi established the Doi Research Fund to help defray unusual costs associated with the completion of especially worthy doctoral dissertations. To apply for this funding, download and complete the application and send it to: edfc@u.washington.edu, Office of Student Services. Doi applications will be reviewed on a quarterly basis. The quarterly application deadlines are November 1st, February 1st and May 1st.
College of Education Scholarship & Funding Opportunities
