Graduate degree grants for education students can require teaching commitments.
Students enrolled in graduate-level education programs can apply for grants, scholarships and fellowships offered by the federal government, educational associations and private foundations. Program eligibility varies and can require students to meet residency requirements, attend specified colleges or commit to teaching jobs after graduation. Awards can include funds to pay for educational expenses, such as tuition and school fees, and personal stipends to cover living expenses.
Educational Administration Scholarship
The American Association of School Administrators (AASA) awards the Educational Administration Scholarship to graduate students pursuing careers in school administration. As of January 2011, students can receive up to $2,500 for educational expenses and an additional $500 to cover travel expenses associated with attending the AASA National Conference. Students must receive a nomination from the dean of their college and each school can submit only one nomination per year. Nominees must hold or apply for AASA membership to receive awards. Candidates can download an application on the AASA website and submit it by mail.
Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship
The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation offers educational assistance to graduate students enrolled in teacher education studies. The program extends eligibility to Ohio, Michigan and Indiana students who have a professional or educational background in mathematics, science, engineering or technology. Recipients must agree to teach for three years at a high-need school after graduation. As of January 2011, awardees can receive a $30,000 stipend and free admission at participating universities, which include: Ball State University and Purdue University in Indiana; the University of Michigan and Michigan State University in Michigan; and Ohio State University and John Carroll University in Ohio. Graduate students can apply online for the fellowship program at the Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship website.
Jacob K. Javits Fellowships Program
The Teacher and Student Development Programs Service division of the U.S. Department of Education provides the Jacob K. Javits Fellowship for students enrolled in doctoral or Master of Fine Arts degree programs. Candidates must hold U.S. citizenship, permanent residency or citizenship in a U.S. associated state. As of January 2011, students can receive up to $13,755 to pay for tuition and school fees and a stipend of $30,000. For consideration candidates must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at the FAFSA website.
Ford Foundation Fellowship Program
The Ford Foundation awards fellowships to pre-doctoral, post-doctoral and dissertation-level students planning careers in research or teaching at universities or colleges. The program bases awards on academic achievement, which can include honors awarded, class rank and grade point average. In an effort to increase faculty diversity at post-secondary institutions, the foundation encourages African American, American Indian, Alaska Native and Puerto Rican students to apply. As of January 2011, pre-doctoral students can receive up to $2,000 for tuition and school fees and a stipend of $20,000 annually. Dissertation students can receive a stipend of $21,000 for one year and post-doctoral students can receive a one-year stipend of $40,000. Graduate students can apply online for the fellowship program at the Ford Foundation Fellowship Program website.
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