Student Scholarships
Each year, GVSU Education Program students receive substantial financial support through scholarships reserved for students pursuing a career in the field of education.
- During the 2020-2021 school year, 23 students received Education Program scholarships - a total of $43,950
- During the 2019-2020 school year, 30 students received Education Program scholarships - a total of $42,700
Scholarship Overview
Grand Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. It encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities.
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Scholarship Application Information
Candidates in both initial certification and graduate programs are eligible to apply. These scholarship opportunities are made possible by the generosity of individuals and organizations dedicated to the preparation of high-quality educators.
Please note that an essay is required for most Education Program scholarships. Each essay should describe how the particular scholarship will benefit you and should address the specific eligibility criteria for the scholarship.
To find scholarships for Education students and first-generation students, use the scholarships list on this page. There is a search filter that allows you to search for specific scholarships by entering a keyword. You can view the criteria for specific scholarships by selecting "View" next to each scholarship title.
Scholarships
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Alex Aninos Music Education Scholarship | Music Education majors | Varies |
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Amos Sanders Jr. Memorial Scholarship | First generation students; TRIO participants | $1,000 |
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Battle Creek Public Schools Student Teaching Internship Scholarship | Full-time undergraduate students who plan to student teach in Battle Creek | Varies; provides full tuition coverage for all required semester courses |
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Be the Change Scholarship | Preference given to first generation students | Varies |
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Cheryl Barnhard First Generation Chemistry Scholarship | First generation Chemistry majors | Varies |
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College of Education Future Teacher Scholarship | Full-time undergraduate | Varies; non-renewable |
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David G. and Mary L. Annis Education Scholarship | Full-time First-year student pursuing teaching | Varies |
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David G. and Mary L. Annis Graduate Teacher Certification (GTC) Scholarship | Full-time GTC graduate | Varies; non-renewable |
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Detroit Charter School Student Teaching Internship Scholarship | Full-time undergraduate students who Student Teach at a GVSU authorized charter school in Detroit | Varies; provides full tuition coverage for all required semester courses |
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Devon Smiley Legacy Scholarship | Students pursing teaching degree; especially SPED students | $1,500 |
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Dr. Jeanne J. Arnold First Generation Urban Schools Scholarship | First generation undergraduate students | Varies |
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Dr. Nancy K. Mack and Katherine Klemit Mack Memorial Scholarship | Elementary Education students; Sophomore or higher standing | Varies |
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Dr. Ronald Ward Scholarship | Math and Sciences majors | $250 to $5,000 |
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Dr. Sara Kane-Smart Scholarship in Honor of the Children's Advocacy Center in Holland | Psychology Majors | Varies |
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English Faculty Scholarship for New Majors | First-generation English majors | Varies |
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Faculty Teaching and Learning Center (FTLC) Endowment Scholarship for Minority Students in Education | Full-time undergraduate or part-time graduate | Varies; maximum $2,000 |
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Frederik Meijer Opportunity Scholarship | First generation students | Varies |
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Graduate Teacher Certification (GTC) Scholarship | Full-time GTC graduate | Varies |
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Green Family First Generation College of Education Scholarship | First generation students; students pursuing education | Varies |
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Greta and Arthur DeLong Scholarship | Full-time undergraduate or graduate | Varies per semester; non-renewable |
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Holliday-Willey Psychology Scholarship for the Study of Autism Spectrum Disorders | Psychology or CSAT majors | Varies |
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Howard and Rose Stein Biology Scholarship | Junior undergraduate students; Biology Majors | Up to $2,000 |
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Ira Brad Memorial Scholarship | TRIO participants | Varies |
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J. Patrick Sandro Education Scholarship | Full-time undergraduate | Varies; renewable for a total of six semesters |
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Joan Panopoulos Scholarship | TRIO participants; GRPS graduates | Varies |
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