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Financial Aid for Education Degrees at Top 10 Universities in the USA |
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Columbia University - College Teachers |
Overview: As a graduate-only institution focused on education, Teachers College offers robust financial aid, primarily for master's and doctoral students. It meets 100% of the demonstrated need for eligible students, with an average aid package of $55,521 university wide. Education-Specific Aid:: Offers scholarships like the General Scholarship Fund, Zankel Urban Fellowship (for urban education), and program-specific awards (e.g., for curriculum and teaching). Doctoral students may receive multi-year fellowships or assistantships covering tuition and stipends. Details: About 60% of students receive need-based aid. Families earning less than $60,000 contribute nothing. Graduate students can access federal loans and work-study. International students receive limited aid. Net Price: High tuition ($40,000-$60,000/year) but significant grants reduce net cost for many. |
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University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) Teacher Education Program |
Overview: As a public university, UCLA offers lower in-state tuition (around $14,000/year) and moderate out-of-state tuition (around $45,000). Financial aid includes grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study. Education-Specific Aid:: The UCLA School of Education provides graduate fellowships (e.g., Graduate Opportunity Fellowship) and assistantships. TEACH Grants are available for teacher preparation programs. Details: Approximately 55% of undergraduates receive need-based aid, with an average package of $20,000. Graduate aid is more variable but includes state and federal options. Net Price: In-state students pay a low net price after aid; out-of-state and graduate students face higher costs. |
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Harvard University Graduate School of Education |
Overview: Harvard meets 100% of demonstrated need with no loans for families earning under $85,000. The average aid package is $51,308 university wide. Education-Specific Aid:: The Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) offers need-based fellowships, merit-based awards (e.g., Urban Scholars Fellowship), and assistantships. Doctoral students often receive full tuition and stipends through fellowships. Details: About 60% of undergraduates and many HGSE students receive aid. Families earning under $85,000 pay nothing; middle-income families pay 1-10% of income. International students qualify for need-based aid. Net Price: Average net price is $14,634 for students aided. |
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Stanford University - Stanford Teacher Education Program (STEP) |
Overview: Stanford meets 100% of the need with no loans for families earning under $100,000. Average aid package is $60,619. Education-Specific Aid:: The Stanford Graduate School of Education offers fellowships (e.g., Knight-Hennessy Scholars), assistantships, and need-based grants. Doctoral students often receive full funding. Details: Families earning under $75,000 receive $86,000 on average in scholarships. About 50% of students receive need-based aid. Net Price: Average net price is $18,279 after aid. |
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University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Education |
Overview: As a public university, Wisconsin offers affordable in-state tuition (around $11,000) and higher out-of-state rates (around $40,000). Aid includes grants, loans, and work-study. Education-Specific Aid:: The School of Education provides scholarships (e.g., Teacher Education Scholarships) and assistantships for graduate students. TEACH Grants support teacher candidates. Details: About 50% of undergraduates receive aid, with an average package of $15,000. Graduate aid varies but includes federal and state options. Net Price: In-state students benefit from low tuition; out-of-state students face higher net costs. |
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Vanderbilt University Peabody College |
Overview: Vanderbilt meets 100% of need with no loans for all students. The average aid package is $52,242. Education-Specific Aid:: The Peabody College of Education offers merit-based scholarships (e.g., Ingram Scholarship) and need-based grants. Graduate students may receive assistantships or fellowships. Details: About 65% of students receive aid. Net price is $17,574 after aid. Net Price: Competitive net price due to generous aid. |
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University of Michigan Marsal Family School of Education |
Overview: Public university with in-state tuition around $18,000 and out-of-state tuition around $60,000. Aid includes grants, loans, and work-study. Education-Specific Aid:: The School of Education offers scholarships (e.g., Go Blue Guarantee for low-income students) and graduate assistantships. TEACH Grants are available. Details: About 70% of undergraduates receive aid, with an average package of $25,000. Graduate aid is program specific. Net Price: Low for in-state; higher for out-of-state. |
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New York University (NYU) Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development |
Overview: NYU offers need-based aid and some merit scholarships. Average aid package is $40,000 university wide. Education-Specific Aid:: The Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development provides scholarships (e.g., Teacher Residency Scholarships) and assistantships. Federal loans and TEACH Grants are common. Details: About 50% of students receive aid. The net price remains high (around $30,000) due to high tuition ($60,000+). Net Price: Less affordable than peers unless significant aid is awarded. |
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University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education |
Overview: Penn meets 100% of need with no loans for all undergraduates. Average aid package is $50,000. Education-Specific Aid:: The Graduate School of Education offers fellowships, assistantships, and need-based grants. Doctoral students often receive funding packages. Details: Families earning under $180,000 qualify for significant aid; under $65,000 pay nothing. Net Price: Low for low-income students; moderate for others. |
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University of Texas at Austin College of Education |
Overview: Public university with in-state tuition around $11,000 and out-of-state around $40,000. Aid includes grants, loans, and work-study. Education-Specific Aid:: The College of Education offers scholarships (e.g., Texas Teachers Scholarship) and graduate assistantships. TEACH Grants support teacher preparation. Details: About 60% of undergraduates receive aid, with an average package of $12,000. Graduate aid varies. Net Price: Affordable for in-state; higher for out-of-state. |
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Teach for America — National Teacher Corps of Recent College Graduates |
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Teach for America — Teaching Jobs for Graduating College Seniors and Recent College Graduates |
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Individuals from all backgrounds, majors, and professional experiences who have what it takes to excel as teachers and improve the quality of education for children growing up in low-income communities. Teach for America corps members commit to teach for two years in low-income communities, then go on as alumni to lead efforts to change the face of public education. |
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Teach for America — Tutor With the Ignite Fellowship |
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Ignite student learning with Teach For America's virtual, paid, part-time tutoring and mentorship fellowship. Fellows receive an award for their service up to $1200. Must be a current full-time and part-time college undergraduates, full-time and part-time graduate students. Must be eligible to work in the U.S. U.S. citizens, national or legal permanent residents, or Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals/DACA recipients. |
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Educational Testing Service (ETS) Research & Development (R&D) — Internships & Fellowships |
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Educational Testing Service (ETS) — Harold Gulliksen Psychometric Research Fellowship — $28,000 |
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The goal of this program is to increase the number of well-trained scientists in educational assessment, psychometrics and statistics. During the summer, selected fellows are required to participate in the Summer Internship Program in Research for Graduate Students, working under the guidance of an ETS mentor. During the subsequent academic year, fellows study at their universities and carry out research under the supervision of an academic mentor and in consultation with their ETS mentor. |
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Educational Testing Service (ETS) — Summer Internship Program in Research for Graduate Students — $6,000 |
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Interns in this eight-week program participate in research under the guidance of a senior ETS staff member in educational measurement and psychometrics, validity, natural language processing and speech technologies, cognitive psychology, learning theory, linguistics and computational linguistics, teaching and classroom research, statistics, and international large-scale assessments. |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — Fellowships, Internships, and Learning Opportunities |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — CDC Science Ambassador Fellowship |
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The CDC Science Ambassador Fellowship is the only program of its kind offered by CDC for teachers and educational leaders interested in bringing public health sciences into current middle- and high- school classrooms. In 2017, CDC's Division of Scientific Education and Professional Development (DSEPD), Career Paths to Public Health, will launch the inaugural Science Ambassador Fellowship, previously known as the Science Ambassador Workshop. This competitive fellowship includes a 5-day summer course at CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and a 1-year distance-based professional development opportunity. |
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The Institute for Citizens & Scholars — Teaching Fellowships in Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics |
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The Institute for Citizens & Scholars — Pennsylvania Teaching Fellowships — $30,000 |
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The WW New Jersey Teaching Fellowship seeks to attract talented, committed individuals with backgrounds in the STEM fields-science, technology, engineering, and mathematics-into teaching in high-need New Jersey secondary schools. |
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U.S. Department of Education — Student Aid on the Web |
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U.S. Department of Education — Teacher Ambassador Fellowships |
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The Teaching Ambassador Fellowship is designed to improve education for students by involving teachers in the development and implementation of national education policy. The Fellowship seeks to create a community of teacher leaders who share expertise and collaborate with policymakers and leaders in the federal government on national education issues. |
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U.S. Department of Education - Pell Grants — Up to $7,395 |
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A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid. Undergraduate and vocational students enrolled or accepted for enrollment in participating schools may apply. Pell Grants are awarded usually only to students who have not earned a bachelor's or a professional degree. To be eligible for a Pell grant, you must also meet the general federal student aid eligibility requirements. To apply for a Pell grant, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). |
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U.S. Department of Education - Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grants |
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Provides grants of up to $4,000 per year to students who intend to teach in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low-income families. |
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U.S. Department of Education — Federal Direct Consolidation Loans |
You may be able to combine your existing Federal education loans into one new consolidated loan that offers several advantages. |
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U.S. Department of Education — Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need |
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This program provides fellowships, through academic departments and programs of IHEs, to assist graduate students with excellent records who demonstrate financial need and plan to pursue the highest degree available in their course study at the institution in a field designated as an area of national need. |
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U.S. Department of Education — Financial Aid |
If you are exploring options for paying for college, you will learn about the various kinds of financial aid (loans, grants, and work-study), how to apply, common myths, and more. |
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Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation — College Scholarships and Outstanding Teacher Awards |
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Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation — Alice Buffett Outstanding Teacher Award — $11,000 |
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Omaha Public School Teachers (K-12) with a Minimum of Two Years of Teaching Experience. |
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Wildlife Conservation Society |
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Wildlife Conservation Society — Conservation Education Fellowships |
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A unique opportunity for college students, recent graduates, and graduate students to explore conservation education in-depth. Fellows acquire the skills needed to provide a wildlife classroom that invites and fosters student-directed learning, and learn pertinent information about conservation issues with a global impact. |
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James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation — Graduate Fellowships |
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James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation — Junior and Senior Graduate Fellowships in the Study of the U.S. Constitution for Students and Teachers — Up to $24,000 |
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The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation offers Junior and Senior Graduate Fellowships to individuals desiring to become outstanding teachers of the American Constitution at the secondary school level. Fellowship applicants compete only against other applicants from the states of their legal residence. Generally, one Fellowship per state is awarded each year. |
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Massachusetts Historical Society (MHS) — Fellowships |
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Massachusetts Historical Society (MHS) — Teacher Fellowships — $4,000 |
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Applications are welcome from any K-12 teacher who has a serious interest in using the collections at the MHS to prepare primary-source-based curricula, supported by documents and visual aids, in the fields of American history, world history, or English/language arts. |
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American Federation of Teachers — Scholarships |
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American Federation of Teachers — Robert G. Porter Scholars Program — $1,000 to $8,000 |
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For accomplished high school students who show outstanding service to their community and an understanding of the role unions can play to create a more just society. Open to graduating high school seniors who have at least one parent or legal guardian who is an American Federation of Teachers member. |
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Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History — Fellowships and Prizes for Historians |
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Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History — National History Teacher of the Year Award — $1,000 to $10,000 |
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The National History Teacher of the Year Award recognizes outstanding American history teachers from elementary school through high school , and the crucial importance of American history education. |
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Education Pioneers — Become a Fellow |
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Education Pioneers — EP Impact Fellowship |
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The EP Impact Fellowship is an intensive, 10-month experience that helps turn rising leaders' skills and passions for social good into new, tangible leadership opportunities — supporting educational equity and advancing careers, at the same time. |
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Education Pioneers — EP Summer Fellowship |
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The EP Summer Fellowship is a 10-week summer experience that previews the impact you can make in the education sector and lays the foundation you need to become a lifelong leader. |
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The White House |
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The White House — Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) |
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The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are the nation's highest honors for teachers of mathematics and science (including computer science). Awardees serve as models for their colleagues, inspiration to their communities, and leaders in the improvement of mathematics and science education. |
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics — Grants, Scholarships and Awards |
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics — Prospective Middle School Mathematics Teacher Course Work Scholarships — Up to $3,000 |
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The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support to college or university students preparing for teaching middle school mathematics. |
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics — Prospective 7-12 Secondary Teacher Course Work Scholarships — Up to $10,000 |
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The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support to college students preparing for teaching secondary school mathematics. |
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics — Mathematics Course Work Scholarships for Grades PreK-5 Teachers |
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The purpose of this grant is to provide financial support for improving teachers' understanding of mathematics by completing course work in mathematics. |
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics — Mathematics Graduate Course Work Scholarships for Grades 6-8 Teachers |
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The purpose of this grant is to provide financial support for improving teachers' understanding of mathematics by completing graduate course work in mathematics. |
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics — Mathematics Graduate Course Work Scholarships for Grades 9-12 Teachers |
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The purpose of this grant is to provide financial support for improving teachers' understanding of mathematics by completing graduate course work in mathematics. |
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American Association of School Administrators — Awards and Scholarships |
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American Association of School Administrators - Educational Administration Scholarship Award — $2,500 |
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Provide incentive, honor and financial assistance to outstanding graduate students in school administration who intend to make the school superintendency a career. |
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U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) — Find Funding |
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U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) — Robert Noyce College and Graduate Scholarships and Stipends — At least $10,000 per year |
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Noyce supports talented science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) undergraduate majors and professionals to become effective K-12 STEM teachers. It also supports experienced, exemplary K-12 STEM teachers to become teacher leaders who continue as classroom teachers in high-need school districts. |
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National Association of School Psychologists — Awards, Scholarships & Grants |
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National Association of School Psychologists — Minority Scholarships for Graduate Training in School Psychology — $5,000 |
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Students must be accepted for enrollment in a school psychology program that is NASP-approved and/or located in an institution that is accredited by the appropriate institutional regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, with the aim of becoming a practicing School Psychologist. |
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American Council on Education (ACE) — Leadership Programs |
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American Council on Education (ACE) — ACE Fellows in Higher Education Leadership Development |
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Vice presidents, deans, department chairs, faculty, and other emerging leaders have participated in the ACE Fellows Program, the nation's premier higher education leadership development program in preparing senior leaders to serve American colleges and universities. |
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U.S. Department of Energy — Internships, Fellowships and Scholarships |
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U.S. Department of Energy — Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowships — $6,000/mo. plus a $1,000 housing allowance |
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Program of distinguished educator fellowships for elementary and secondary school mathematics and science teachers. Selected teachers spend eleven months in a Congressional Office or a Federal agency. |
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Spencer Foundation — Fellowship Awards |
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Spencer Foundation - National Academy of Education/Spencer Dissertation Fellowships for Research Related to Education — $25,000 |
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The Dissertation Fellowship Program seeks to encourage a new generation of scholars from a wide range of disciplines and professional fields to undertake research relevant to the improvement of education. These $27,500 fellowships support individuals whose dissertations show potential for bringing fresh and constructive perspectives to the history, theory, analysis, or practice of formal or informal education anywhere in the world. This highly competitive program aims to identify the most talented researchers conducting dissertation research related to education. |
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Spencer Foundation - National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowships on Matters Relevant to the Improvement of Education in All its Forms — $55,000 |
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The National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship Program supports up to 30 early career scholars working in critical areas of education research. These $70,000 fellowships support non-residential postdoctoral proposals that make significant scholarly contributions to the field of education. The program also develops the careers of its recipients through professional development activities involving National Academy of Education members. |
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American Educational Research Association (AERA) — Fellowships and Grants |
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American Educational Research Association (AERA) — Undergraduate Student Education Research Training Workshop |
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This workshop is designed to build the talent pool of undergraduate students who plan to pursue doctorate degrees in education research or in disciplines and fields that examine education issues. |
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American Educational Research Association (AERA) — Minority Dissertation Fellowship Program in Education Research — $12,000 |
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This program offers doctoral fellowships to enhance the competitiveness of outstanding minority scholars for academic appointments at major research universities. It supports fellows conducting education research and provides mentoring and guidance toward the completion of their doctoral studies. |
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American Educational Research Association — AERA-AIR Fellows Program — $55,000 to 65,000 |
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The Fellows Program aims to build the talent pool of high skilled education researchers experienced in large-scale studies in a major research organization. Fellows will receive mentoring from a diverse group of highly recognized researchers and practitioners in a variety of substantive areas in education. |
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American Association of Physics Teachers — Grants & Scholarships |
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American Association of Physics — Barbara Lotze Scholarships for Future Teachers — Up to $2,000 |
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Undergraduate students enrolled, or planning to enroll, in physics teacher preparation curricula and high school seniors entering such programs are eligible. |
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Knowles Science Teaching Foundation (KSTF) |
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Knowles Science Teaching Foundation (KSTF) — Teaching Fellowships — Over $150,000 over 5 years |
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The KSTF Teaching Fellowships, are in the areas of biological sciences, mathematics and physical sciences. The fellowship is designed to meet the needs of beginning teachers from the onset of the credentialing process through the early years of their careers. |
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Knowles Science Teaching Foundation (KSTF) — Senior Fellowships |
After completing the fifth year of the Fellowship, Teaching Fellows become Senior Fellows. Through the Senior Fellows Program, former Teaching Fellows have the opportunity to remain involved in the Knowles community throughout their careers and be supported in ongoing leadership efforts. |
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U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs — Exchange Programs |
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U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs — The Distinguished Fulbright Fellowship Awards in Teaching Program |
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Highly accomplished U.S. primary and secondary level teachers of all subjects, guidance counselors, curriculum specialists, curriculum heads, talented and gifted coordinators, special education coordinators and media specialists/librarians may apply for this professional development program to carry out a course of study for three to six months abroad. |
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U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs — Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Short-Term Program for U.S. Teachers |
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U.S. K-12 teachers and educators can apply for grants to engage in 2-8 week collaborative projects abroad. Participants consult with and support projects with schools, non-profit organizations, teacher training institutions, and other educational organizations in Botswana, India, Mexico, or Vietnam. This short-term program is offered in addition to the longer program, which is for a period of three to six months. |
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Earthwatch Institute — Education |
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Earthwatch Institute — Fellowships for Elementary, Middle, and High School Educators and Administrators |
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Get out of the classroom and head into the field to learn about cutting edge research and conservation efforts, to develop professional skills, and to make a difference for our shared environment. |
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Teach Plus — Fellows |
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Teach Plus — Teaching Policy Fellowships |
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Engage early-career teachers in work on issues related to the future of the teaching profession. |
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