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 |
deadline Varies |
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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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Truman Scholars ProgramHarry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation |
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award $30,000 |
deadline February 04, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Truman Scholars Program is open to full - time students in their penultimate year of school who are interested in pursuing any graduate degree, other than the MBA, in a field that is likely to lead to a career in public service. View Scholarship Details |
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Marriner S. Eccles Graduate Fellowship in Political EconomyUniversity of Utah |
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award $28,500 |
deadline January 03, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Marriner S. Eccles Graduate Fellowship in Political Economy is open to graduate students at the University of Utah. You must be a full-time students pursuing research in banking, business, education, finance, humanities, legal studies, health, and social sciences, must have passed your qualifying exams and be actively engaged in research... View Scholarship Details |
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The Dr. James W. Batten Research Fellow ScholarshipEast Carolina University |
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award $14,000 |
deadline January 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Dr. James W. Batten Research Fellow Scholarship is available to upper level undergraduate or graduate students at East Carolina University. You must be enrolled in the College of Education and demonstrate a commitment to the study of and a career in education to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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J.L. Cleland GLBTQIA+ Non-Discrimination AwardThe University of Kansas |
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award $11,000 |
deadline January 26, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe J.L. Cleland GLBTQIA+ Non-Discrimination Award is open to entering freshmen at the University of Kansas. You must be a resident of Kansas and intend to major in education to be considered for this award. You must also have experienced discrimination, bullying and/or violence due to your orientation, and demonstrate support for the GLBTQIA+... View Scholarship Details |
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Karen Mashburn Environmental ScholarshipFriends of the Everglades |
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award $10,000 |
deadline March 16, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Karen Mashburn Environmental Scholarship is open to undergraduate and master’s degree students in the South Florida and Treasure Coast regions. You must be a U.S citizen or permanent resident enrolled enrolled in a U.S.-based institution and have a GPA of at least 3.0 in order to be eligible for this award. Preference is given to students... 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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Trinity Leadership AwardTrinity Washington University |
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award Up to $15,000 |
deadline March 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Trinity Leadership Award is available to first-year students enrolling in the College of Arts and Sciences at Trinity Washington University. You must demonstrate leadership potential and financial need to be considered for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring TeachersRaise Your Hand Texas |
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award Up to $10,000 |
deadline March 21, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers is available to students majoring in education. You must be attending one of the 20 eligible universities to be eligible for this award. Deadlines vary by school. 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
