Educator Scholarships
Designed for Educators Like You
Whether you're teaching, leading, or learning, the GVSU CSO is here to help you grow.

Continuing Education Scholarship
For participation in graduate-level coursework at GVSU toward degrees, endorsements or to enrich professional expertise.
Financial Support:
- 50% or 80% of GVSU tuition
Eligibility:
- Employed full-time in a GVSU-authorized charter school
- Meet GVSU graduate program eligibility requirements
Note: Eligibility has recently expanded to include all roles within the school!
PIIT Program Support
For participation in the Professional Innovators in Teaching (PIIT) program, an alternative pathway to teacher certification in Michigan.
Financial Support:
- Up to 50% of the program cost
Eligibility:
- Employed full-time in a GVSU-authorized charter school
- Have documented school leader support
#LEAD Program Support
For participation in the #LEAD: Charter School Leaders program, an alternative pathway to administrator certification in Michigan.
Financial Support:
- 50% of the program cost
Eligibility:
- Employed full-time in a GVSU-authorized charter school
- Serving in a role requiring administrator certification