Student Scholarships
GVSU Education Program students annually receive financial aid through scholarships and grants designed specifically for students pursuing careers in Education.
Scholarships are available for the Undergraduate/Initial and the Graduate/Advanced Education programs. Each scholarship is made possible by the generosity of individuals and organizations dedicated to preparing high-quality educators.
Please note that an essay is required for many scholarships. Each essay should describe how the particular scholarship will benefit you and should address the specific eligibility criteria for the scholarship.
Below is a list of scholarships for Education students and first-generation students. The Search filter allows you to look for specific scholarships by entering a keyword. You can view the criteria for 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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| Be the Change Scholarship | Preference given to first generation students | 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 - Incoming Freshmen | 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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| Dr. Jeanne J. Arnold First Generation Urban Schools Scholarship | First generation undergraduate students | Varies |
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| Dr. Lisabeth S. & Michael J. Margulus Next Generation Teacher Endowed Scholarship | Full-time undergraduate | Varies |
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| Dr. Nancy K. Mack & Katherine Klemit Mack Memorial Scholarship | Elementary Education students; Sophomore or higher standing | $2,000 minimum |
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| English Faculty Scholarship for New Majors | First-generation English majors | Varies |
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| Frederik Meijer Opportunity Scholarship | First generation students | Varies |
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| Gerald Dawkins Academy Urban Teaching Scholarship | Full-time undergraduate sophomores in teacher preparation | 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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| GVSU Charter Public Schools Clinical Field Experience Scholarship | Full-time undergraduate students | Varies based on clinical field experience level: $6,291 for Apprenticeship and $8,300 for Internship. Award amounts are reflective of 2025-26, and are subject to change based on 2026-27 tuition rates. |
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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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| Joe E. Reid Memorial Scholarship | Full-time undergraduate or graduate | Varies |
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| Kenneth and Irene Fridsma Special Education Scholarship | Full-time undergraduate | Varies; renewable for total of six semesters |
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| Margaret F. Ward Music Scholarship | Music Education majors; Junior or higher standing | Varies |
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| Mathematics Department Scholarship | Math majors | Varies |
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| Paul '81 and Pamela '80 Schweitzer Scholarship | Full-time undergraduate | Varies |
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