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

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King-Chavez-Parks Future Faculty Fellowship

University of Michigan, Rackham Graduate School

Up to $35,000 Varies See Details
 

King-Chavez-Parks Future Faculty Fellowship

University of Michigan, Rackham Graduate School

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Up to $35,000

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Spencer Dissertation Fellowship Program

National Academy of Education

$27,500 October 03, 2024 See Details
 

Spencer Dissertation Fellowship Program

National Academy of Education

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$27,500

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October 03, 2024
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Graduate School of Education Scholarship - St. John's University

St. John's University

Up to $6,500 Varies See Details
 

Graduate School of Education Scholarship - St. John's University

St. John's University

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Up to $6,500

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Nicholas and Helena Patti Foundation Scholarship

Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans

Up to $6,500 November 01, 2024 See Details
 

Nicholas and Helena Patti Foundation Scholarship

Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans

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Up to $6,500

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November 01, 2024
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UNCF Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. Scholarship

UNCF, Inc

$5,500 August 30, 2024 See Details
 

UNCF Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. Scholarship

UNCF, Inc

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$5,500

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August 30, 2024
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Sono Osato Scholarship for Graduate Studies

Career Transitions for Dancers

$5,000 Varies See Details
 

Sono Osato Scholarship for Graduate Studies

Career Transitions for Dancers

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$5,000

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Dr. Suzanne M. Wester, M.D. Scholarship

East Carolina University - College of Education

$5,000 Varies See Details
 

Dr. Suzanne M. Wester, M.D. Scholarship

East Carolina University - College of Education

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$5,000

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WGU Education Support Professionals Scholarship

Western Governors University

Up to $5,000 June 30, 2025 See Details
 

WGU Education Support Professionals Scholarship

Western Governors University

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Up to $5,000

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June 30, 2025
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Utah T. H. Bell Teaching (Incentive Loan) Scholarship

Westminster College, Utah

$4,000 Varies See Details
 

Utah T. H. Bell Teaching (Incentive Loan) Scholarship

Westminster College, Utah

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$4,000

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TEACH Grant

United States Department of Education

Up to $4,000 Varies See Details
 

TEACH Grant

United States Department of Education

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Up to $4,000

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