Here is a list of scholarships that our Master of Arts in Teaching students are eligible for. This list is not all-inclusive, so we encourage students and applicants to do additional research to identify other funding opportunities!
Information about ScholarDollars, including how to log in and apply for scholarships, can be found here.
| Scholarship Name | Award Amount | Deadline | Eligibility | Application |
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| Laurels Block Grant Scholarship | Varies | 4/5/23 | - Supporting students who are from underrepresented ethnic, racial, cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds as well as those having first-generation status and/or - Have financial need |
Contact Rachael Schuetz, rachael.schuetz@osucascades.edu |
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Lenore Bayley Graduate Scholarship |
$4,000 | 3/6/2023 |
- Nominee must have submitted an application for graduate admission and is considered regularly admissible OR nominee must be a current masters or doctoral student - Nominee must be enrolled for at least 9 graduate credits each term (fall, winter, spring) during the 2023-2024 AY to receive the award |
More Info |
| Arizona Sawyers Scholarship | Varies | 5/1/2023 | - For students in the College of Education | ScholarDollars |
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College of Education Scholarship |
Varies | 5/1/2023 | - For students in the College of Education | ScholarDollars |
| Dick & Barbara Moon Scholarship | Varies | 5/1/2023 |
- For students in the College of Education - Must be Oregon resident |
ScholarDollars |
| Donald L. & Carol M. Olson Education Scholarship | Varies | 5/1/2023 | - For students in the College of Education | ScholarDollars |
| Dr. Janet Burpee Porter ('49) Scholarship | Varies | 5/1/2023 | - For students in the College of Education | ScholarDollars |
| Forest & Susan Lindsay Scholarship | Varies | 5/1/2023 |
- Awarded to any education major in accordance with the College's mission and values - Eligible major(s): Double Degree, AHE, Teaching, Education, and Counseling |
ScholarDollars |
| Fred K. Thompson Memorial Fellowship | Varies | 5/1/2023 | - For students in the College of Education | ScholarDollars |
| Helen '40 & Keith '39 Kruchek Scholarship | Varies | 5/1/2023 | - For students in the College of Education | ScholarDollars |
| John A. Wilson Double Degree Scholarship | Varies | 5/1/2023 | - For students in the College of Education | ScholarDollars |
| Judith Hatch Memorial Scholarship | Varies | 5/1/2023 | - For students in the College of Education | ScholarDollars |
| Mary Rieke & Barbara Chaplin Memorial Fellowship | Varies | 5/1/2023 |
- For graduate students in the College of Education - The fund provides scholarships for students in the College of Education, particularly those dedicated to the field who may have attained some particular level of achievement |
ScholarDollars |
| Matilda Thorgaard Hawaiian Education Scholarship | Varies | 5/1/2023 | - For students from the state of Hawaii enrolled in an education program at OSU | ScholarDollars |
| Matthew & Frances Kralj Scholarship | Varies | 5/1/2023 | - For students in the College of Education | ScholarDollars |
| Paul G. "Chief" Denison Education Scholarship | Varies | 5/1/2023 |
- Awarded to any Education major - Eligible majors: Double Degree, AHE, Teaching, Education, and Counseling |
ScholarDollars |
| VanHoy-DeRaeve Scholarship | Varies | 5/1/2023 | - For students in the College of Education, giving preference to first-generation college students and upperclassmen |
ScholarDollars |
| Warren N. & Carlene K. Suzuki Memorial Scholarship | Varies | 5/1/2023 | - For students in the College of Education | ScholarDollars |
| Warren Suzuki Legacy Scholarship | Varies | 5/1/2023 | - For students in the College of Education from underrepresented populations | ScholarDollars |
| Edwyna Wheadon Postgraduate Training Scholarship | $500 | 1/31/2023 |
- To provide funding for professional development experiences for English/Language Arts teachers working in public educational institutions. The scholarship supports postgraduate training to enhance teaching skills and/or career development in teaching - Applicants are required to be teachers of English/Language Arts in a publicly funded institution. At the time of the award, the recipient must also be a member of NCT |
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| Oregon Teacher Scholars Program | $10,000 (Renewable) | 3/1/2023 |
- Oregon's four-year public and nonprofit universities only - Prior recipients may be eligible for one additional year depending on funding availability - Students must be ethnically diverse and/or a Heritage Speaker of a language other than English - Graduate students can apply upon enrolling in, or if currently enrolled in, an approved Oregon preliminary teacher licensure program |
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| James Madison Graduate Fellowship | $24,000 max | 3/1/2023 |
- Be a US citizen - Be a teacher, or plan to become a teacher, of American history, American government, or civics at the secondary school level - After receiving the master's degree, each Fellow must teach American history, American government, or civics in grades 7-12 for one full year for each academic year of funding received under a fellowship, preferably in the state from which the recipient won the fellowship |
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| James Carlson Memorial | Varies | 3/1/2023 |
- Education major - Must be enrolled in the final year of an education program leading to a teaching certificate in elementary or secondary schools - Full-time, graduate or undergraduate course of study |
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| Jack Dannenhoffer Memorial | Varies | 3/1/2023 |
- Graduates of Douglas County high schools - Major: education, math, or science; preference for those with goal of teaching math or science - Full-time enrollment required |
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| AIEF Graduate Scholarship | $1,000-$2,000 | 4/4/2023 |
- Native American, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian - Attending or have been accepted to an accredited graduate school - Must be enrolled between 6-18 credits |
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| Oregon Lottery Graduate Scholarship | Varies up to $5,000 | 4/24/2023 |
- Nominee must have submitted an application for graduate admission and is considered regularly admissible OR nominee must be a current masters or doctoral student - Nominee must be enrolled for at least 5 graduate credits each term (fall, winter, spring) during the 2023-2024 AY to receive the award |
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| Clayton K. Dart Memorial Fellowship | Varies | 5/1/2023 |
- Awarded to graduate students in a Teacher Education Master Program - Demonstrated high scholastic achievement - Financial need - Option codes: mathematics, mathematics education, science, science education |
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| Denabelle Linville Scholarship | Varies | 5/1/2023 |
- Awarded to students pursuing a teaching career - Oregon residency required - Eligible majors: Double Degree, Teaching, Education MS |
ScholarDollars |
| Elwood J. Keema Memorial Fellowship | Varies | 5/1/2023 | - To support graduate student pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching | ScholarDollars |
| Forrest Gathercoal Memorial Scholarship | Varies | 5/1/2023 | - For students pursuing a professional or research career in teaching and learning or administration | ScholarDollars |
| Hagen Scholarship | Varies | 5/1/2023 | - For students pursuing a professional teaching license, preference will be given to the applicant who has volunteered, or has experience, working with children in a classroom setting | ScholarDollars |
| Herbert R. & Leota L. Laslett Memorial Scholarship | Varies | 5/1/2023 |
- Awarded or an undergraduate or masters only student pursuing a teaching career - US citizenship or permanent residency required - Eligible majors: Double Degree, Education |
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| Jacquelin Springer Burrill Memorial Golden Apple Scholarship | Varies | 5/1/2023 |
- For graduate students in the College of Education - To graduate students in the Master of Arts in Teaching program, who intend to pursue teaching careers in elementary education |
ScholarDollars |
| Raymond & Ida Harris Scholarship | Varies | 5/1/2023 | - For students who demonstrate academic ability, with a career goal of teaching science or mathematics at the secondary school level | ScholarDollars |
| Roberts & Lucille Nielsen MAT Program Scholarship | Varies | 5/1/2023 | - For students in the College of Education pursuing an MAT | ScholarDollars |
| ACS-Hach Post-Baccalaureate | $6000 max | 5/1/2023 | - Awarded to recent graduate and graduate student with limited work experience and an interest in becoming secondary chemistry teachers. Recipients must be pursuing a masters degree in education or becoming certified as a chemistry/science teacher | More Info |
| Chapter FL of PEO Scholarship and Carolyn J. Swisher Scholarship | $1500-$3000 | 4/15/2023 |
- Must be a woman - Must be enrolled in higher education program, with preference given to women who are either dually enrolled at COCC and OSU-Cascades or enrolled in any of the OSU-Cascades graduate or undergraduate degree programs - Financial need will be considered |
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| Lambda Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship | $1500 | 4/30/2023 |
- Must be a woman - Must be completing an MAT or in the final stages of teacher certification |
Email Camille Ronzio: ajronzio@comcast.net |