Education
Teachers are the lifeblood of any educational institution. What’s even more enticing as an education major is the education specialty - whether that’s music, art, science, math, special needs or physical education, the options are almost endless.
Do I need a degree to be a teacher?
In the United States, public schools require teachers to have at least a bachelor’s degree. The good news is thousands of colleges and universities offer this major, along with several other specialties, like child development for preschool teaching opportunities.
What degree is required to be a college professor?
Most college professors have at least a master’s degree, and several have a doctoral degree. Becoming a teaching assistant is a popular first step after college for those who want to become professors. The advanced degrees are typically in the field the future professor wants to teach.
A master’s degree in education administration is one of the highest paying degrees for education majors. This type of education allows the student to become a K-12 principal.
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Scholarships for Education Majors
King-Chavez-Parks Future Faculty FellowshipUniversity of Michigan, Rackham Graduate School |
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award Up to $35,000 |
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DescriptionThe King-Chavez-Parks Future Faculty Fellowship is available to graduate students at the University of Michigan, Rackham Graduate School. You must be a member of an underrepresented population, be a resident of Michigan and be planning on pursuing a teaching career in post-secondary education in order to qualify for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Voyager Scholarship for Public ServiceObama Foundation |
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award Up to $25,000 |
deadline April 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Voyager Scholarship is open to students who plan to enroll full-time in their junior year of study at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States in the fall or be transferring from a two-year to a four-year college for their junior academic year, have a minimum grade point average of 3.0, have a demonstrated... View Scholarship Details |
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OHIO Patton Empower Veteran Education ProgramOhio University |
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award $14,265 |
deadline April 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe OHIO Patton Empower Veteran Education Program is open to transitioning active-duty military service members, currently serving reserve and guard component service members, and military veterans or spouses. You must demonstrate an interest in becoming a middle level or secondary teacher in the state of Ohio, have completed an undergraduate... View Scholarship Details |
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National STEM Excellence ScholarshipScholarship America, Inc. |
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award Up to $10,000 |
deadline April 28, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe National STEM Excellence Scholarship is open to high school seniors, high school graduates or current college undergraduates in the United States . You must be seeking a degree in a STEM related area of study, have a minimum 3.5 GPA or higher and demonstrate leadership and participation in school and community activities in order to be... View Scholarship Details |
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Genevieve Sandhop Endowed ScholarshipSam Houston State University - College of Humanities and Social Sciences |
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award $10,000 |
deadline August 20, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Genevieve Sandhop Endowed Scholarship is available to students at Sam Houston State University. Two Scholarships, both have a GPA requirement of 3.00 in English. Scholarship #1 you must be a full-time junior majoring in English, have taken both freshmen and sophomore English at SHSU and have the intention to graduate from SHSU. ... View Scholarship Details |
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Gibbs A. & Lela Wynne ScholarshipSam Houston State University - College Education and Applied Science |
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award $9,000 |
deadline August 20, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Gibbs A. & Lela Wynne Scholarship is available to full-time juniors and seniors at Sam Houston State University. You must be majoring in education, have completed at least 60 hours and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. You must also submit three letters of reference that demonstrate your leadership, good moral... View Scholarship Details |
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THA Foundation ScholarshipFlorida Gulf Coast University |
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award Up to $7,500 |
deadline May 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe THA Foundation Scholarship is available to students at Florida Gulf Coast University. You must be a US citizen, a high school graduate, at least 23 years old and plan to enter and remain in the elementary teaching profession. You must have at least a 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award. Preference will be given to students who... View Scholarship Details |
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Graduate School of Education Scholarship - St. John's UniversitySt. John's University |
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award Up to $6,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Graduate School of Education Scholarship at St. John's University is open to master's degree graduates of Catholic colleges or universities who will be entering the teaching profession. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 to be eligible for this renewable award. View Scholarship Details |
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ACS-Hach Second Career Teacher ScholarshipAmerican Association of Chemistry Teachers |
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award Up to $6,000 |
deadline May 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe ACS-Hach Second Career Teacher Scholarship is available to professionals in the chemistry field pursuing new careers as high school chemistry teachers. You must have a Bachelors degree or higher in chemistry or chemistry-related discipline, one year work experience in a chemistry-related profession, cannot have more than one year experience... View Scholarship Details |
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ACS-Hach Post-Baccalaureate Teacher ScholarshipAmerican Association of Chemistry Teachers |
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award Up to $6,000 |
deadline May 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe ACS-Hach Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Scholarship is available to students pursuing a Masters degree in education or becoming certified as a chemistry/science teacher. You must have a Bachelors degree or higher in chemistry or chemistry-related discipline, less than one year work experience outside of obtaining undergraduate and graduate... View Scholarship Details |
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Education Related Majors
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Music Teacher Education
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Special Education and Teaching
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- History Teacher Education
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
- Art Teacher Education
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Educational Administration and Supervision
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Psychology Teacher Education
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
