Scholarships for Future Teachers

Scholarships for Future Teachers General Teacher Training Scholarship Programs There are a number of scholarship programs for teachers regardless of what field they plan to teach in. Some are limited to undergraduate students, while others are also open to graduate students. There are also some programs for teachers training to teach specific grade levels, while others are open to future educators regardless of student age group preference. Related Articles Scholarship Writing Tools Scholarship Writing Tools Target Scholarships Target Scholarships Sample Scholarship Recommendation Letter Sample Scholarship Recommendation Letter American Montessori Society Individuals planning to pursue a career in Montessori education and who are attending a Montessori -affiliated teacher training program, have an opportunity to apply for a scholarship from the American Montessori Society (AMS). The society awards a total of 14 scholarships of varying amounts each year from the organization's AMS Teacher Education Scholarship Fund. Two additional $1,000 grants for future teachers are awarded from the Zell Family Scholarship Fund. The application deadline is typically May 1. To learn more or to obtain an application form, see amshq.org. Bright Futures If you're studying to become an early childhood education teacher, consider applying for a scholarship through the Bright Futures scholarship program. Offered by Bright Horizons Family Solutions, this scholarship program features separate awards for future teachers enrolled in Associate, Bachelor's degree and Master's degree programs with awards varying from $1500 to $2500, based on level of study. Applications are accepted beginning June 1 of each year and winners are notified during August. Visit BrightHorizons.com to learn more and to find out when and how to apply for the current year's program. Phi Delta Kappa Prospective Educators High school seniors and undergraduate students who are members of Future Educators of America or Phi Delta Kappa can apply for the Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) Prospective Educators scholarship program. Additionally, high school seniors who are not members of either organization but who have a parent or grandparent who is a member of PDK or who can obtain a letter of recommendation from a member may also apply.