Best Scholarships For Teachers And Educators
- TEACH Grant – Provides up to $4,000 per year for undergraduate and graduate students planning to teach in high-need subject areas in low-income schools. Recipients must commit to teaching in a low-income school for at least four years after graduation.
- Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program – A fully funded international exchange program for U.S. primary and secondary teachers with at least five years of experience. Participants engage in research or professional development abroad.
- National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Scholarships – Offers various awards ranging from $1,500 to $24,000 for math teachers pursuing further education or professional development.
- James Madison Memorial Fellowship – Provides up to $24,000 for U.S. teachers pursuing a master’s degree in American history or government. Recipients must teach American history or government at the secondary level after graduation.
- The Applegate/Jackson/Parks Future Teacher Scholarship – Awards $1,000 to college juniors, seniors, or graduate students pursuing a degree in education, with a preference for those supporting voluntary unionism.
- American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) Scholarships – Grants between $2,000 and $3,000 for undergraduate students majoring in physics education.
- Alpha Delta Kappa Future Educators Scholarship – A $10,000 scholarship for high school seniors pursuing a degree in education.
- Educators Rising Scholarship – Provides awards ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 for high school seniors and undergraduate students studying education.
- Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship – Offers a $32,000 stipend for STEM professionals transitioning into teaching. Recipients must complete a master’s degree and teach in a high-need school for at least three years.
- Bright Futures National Scholarship – Awards between $500 and $1,000 to undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a degree in education.
These scholarships provide excellent opportunities for aspiring and current educators to advance their careers.
