Scholarship Hunter: Education and Teaching Scholarships

Teaching and Special Education Scholarships

$5,000 Phi Delta Kappa International. Site Excerpt: “Scholarship Grants for Prospective Educators. This program is for current high school seniors whose intended college major is education. Applications may be requested each year between October and January.”

$1,000 FTE Scholarship. Site Excerpt: “The Foundation for Technology Education announces the availability of a $1,000 student for an undergraduate student majoring in technology education teacher preparation. The award is based upon interest in teaching, academic ability and faculty recommendations.”

$5,000 Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Scholarship. Site Excerpt: “Availability: Applications are made available in January of each year. Deadline: Postmarked on or before March 15 of each year. Announcements: Scholarship recipients are announced in June of each year.”

$5,000 Indiana Minority Teacher/Special Education Scholarship. Site Excerpt: “Preference will be given to minority students and students enrolling in college for the first time. Scholarships are non-transferable between universities.”

Engineering and Math Scholarships

$2,000 AFCEA Educational Foundation Scholarship. Site Excerpt: “The AFCEA scholarship criteria stated below are in effect for the 2005-2006 school year. Please read the information provided to determine eligibility based on individual qualifications. Please apply for one scholarship only.”

$20,000 Society of Manufacturing Engineers Scholarships. Site Excerpt: “Applicants must be pursuing a degree in manufacturing engineering, manufacturing engineering technology, or a closely related engineering field of study, reside in and be enrolled or accepted at an accredited institution in the United States or Canada.”

$7,500 Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship. Site Excerpt: “The creation of this program pays tribute to the leadership, courage, and vision of Senator Goldwater and establishes in his name an endowed recognition program to foster and encourage excellence in science and mathematics.”

$5,000 National Society of Black Engineers Scholarship. Site Excerpt: “Individual scholarships range in value from $500 to $5,000. In 2004, we will introduce a new NSBE Scholarship Program that merges our former Member of the Year Program and the Distinguished Fellow Program.”

Microsoft Scholarships. Site Excerpt: “Our scholarships are designed to encourage students to pursue studies in computer science and related technical disciplines. Students from across the United States, Canada, and Mexico will be awarded scholarships in recognition of their passion for software, academic excellence, and ability to make a difference in the software industry.”

$1,000 Minority Alpha Kappa Alpha Scholarships. Site Excerpt: “Unmet financial need scholarships are awarded to students who, in addition to good academic standing, need financial assistance in order to complete a particular program of study. These awards, which range from $750 to $1,500, are typically given to individuals who have endured great hardship to accomplish their educational goals and aspirations.”

$2,000 General John A. Wickham Scholarship. Site Excerpt: “Candidate must be a U.S. citizen and working toward a degree in electrical, computer, chemical or aerospace engineering, computer science, physics, or mathematics, and must have a GPA of 3.5 on 4.0 scale or better.”

$4,000 Society of Plastic Engineers Society. Site Excerpt: “10-12 undergraduate scholarships range up to $4,000 annually. Scholarships are awarded for one year only, but applicants may apply for a re-awarded for up to three additional years.”

$4,000 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund. Site Excerpt: “The program rewards the best and brightest students engaged in studies leading to a career in the automotive aftermarket or a related field. For a complete list of the past scholarship winners or to access a SEMA scholarship application.”