Scholarship Information
Scholarships
The College offers numerous scholarship opportunities to our students each year. Through the generous support of corporations and friends of the College, we are able to offer our students this important funding.
Our current scholarships and deadlines are listed below.
For a NCSU College of Education application, Please call, write, or download:
919.515.3325
Download the Undergraduate Scholarship flyer (.pdf)
Download the Graduate Scholarship flyer (.pdf)
Download the Undergraduate Scholarship application form (.doc) (.pdf)
Download the Graduate Scholarship application form (.doc) (.pdf)
Please Mail or Email your application to:
Scholarship Coordinator
North Carolina State University
204 Poe Hall Campus Box 7801
Raleigh, NC 27695-7801
The 2010-2011 Undergraduate
Scholarship Awards
Program
Mary McLeod Bethune Scholarship
Provides up to 10 scholarships for first-year and transfer students from diverse backgrounds who have demonstrated leadership and special achievement through high school and community service.
Harry Lee Bowling Endowed Scholarship
Provides scholarships for undergraduate students enrolled or accepted in the College of Education. Recipients are selected on the basis of demonstrated financial need, and awards are renewable if the recipient maintains satisfactory academic progress. Recipients are selected by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.
College of Education Student Scholarship
Provides scholarship(s) for undergraduate student(s) enrolled or accepted in any undergraduate program in the College of Education.
Directors Scholarship
Provides one scholarship of approximately $2,500 to a student enrolled or accepted in any undergraduate program in the College of Education. Selection of the award recipient will be based on academic excellence, demonstrated need and leadership through extracurricular achievements. The student must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or higher, a combined SAT score of 1100 with a verbal and mathematical minimum score no less than 500, and/or an ACT score of 23 or greater. Preference will be given to, but not limited to, a North Carolina resident. The award may be renewed provided the student maintains at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA.
Charles W. "Chuck" & Nadine P. Edwards
Endowed Scholarship
Provides a scholarship of approximately $1,000 to student(s) accepted or enrolled in the College of Education. Recipients are selected on the basis of need and merit, and awards are renewable if an overall 3.0 GPA is maintained.
Charles W. "Chuck" & G. Nadine P. Edwards
Excellence Scholarship
Provides scholarships for students in Math, Science and Technology Education, Counselor Education or other curricula in the College of Education. Recipient(s) are selected on the basis of need and merit. Scholarships may be renewed provided the student maintains at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Margaret & Tanya Gayle
Elementary Education Scholarship
Provides one scholarship of $1,000 to a first-year student accepted or enrolled in the Elementary Education curriculum. Recipients are selected on the basis of demonstrated financial need, leadership and extracurricular achievements. A personal interview by the scholarship committee is required. The student must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or higher, a combined SAT score of 1200 with a verbal and mathematical minimum score no less than 500, and/or an ACT score of 23 or greater. The scholarship may be renewed provided the student maintains at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
John T., Sr. and Marie Kanipe Endowment
Scholarship
Provides scholarships for undergraduate students enrolled in the College of Education who demonstrate financial need.
Eileen and J. Bryant Kirkland
Endowed Agricultural Scholarship
Provides scholarship support of up to $2,500 to a student accepted or enrolled in an Agricultural Education curriculum. Selection is based on academic excellence, leadership and extracurricular achievements. Recipient must be a U.S. citizen. Award may be renewed provided the student maintains at least a 3.0 GPA.
Eileen and J. Bryant Kirkland
Endowed Scholarship
Provides scholarship support of up to $2,500. Recipient must be enrolled or accepted in the College of Education. Selection is based on academic excellence, leadership and extracurricular achievements. Recipient must be a U.S. citizen. Award may be renewed provided the student maintains at least a 3.0 GPA.
J. Bryant Kirkland Merit
Endowed Scholarship
Provides scholarships for students enrolled or accepted in any undergraduate curriculum in the College of Education. Selection will be based on academic excellence, leadership and extracurricular achievements. Recipient must be a U.S. citizen. Award may be renewed provided the student maintains at least a 3.0 GPA.
Bryan Edward Knox Scholarship Endowment
Provides an undergraduate academic scholarship to a student accepted or enrolled in the College of Education, renewable on the basis of good academic standing and demonstrated financial need.
John, Rebecca and Drew Logan Scholarship
Provides undergraduate scholarship to full-time student(s) who wish to become teachers with demonstrated merit through a genuine passion for lifelong learning, and demonstrated passion for children. Special consideration given to undergraduates who have experiences and interest in student with learning disabilities. The scholarship may be renewed provided the student maintains at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Moshakos Family Teacher Education
Scholarship
1) Provides a scholarship of $2,000 annually to a student enrolled or accepted into an undergraduate teacher education curriculum within the College of Education. Renewable for four years based on academic eligibility. Preference for this scholarship will be given to residents of Wake County.
2) Provides a scholarship of $2,000 annually to a rising junior enrolled or accepted into a teacher education curriculum within the College of Education. Renewable based on academic eligibility. Preference for this scholarship will be given to residents of Wake County.
Frank I. Murray, Jr. Scholarship
Provides a scholarship to outstanding undergraduate students with demonstrated leadership potential accepted or enrolled in the College of Education. Applicants should have a 3.5 or higher high school GPA with a verbal or mathematical minimum score no less than 500; and or an ACT score of 23 or greater. Consideration of applicants shall be limited to North Carolina resident(s), and preference shall be given, but not limited to, student(s) from rural western North Carolina. The scholarship may be renewed provided the student maintains at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
Clarence Poe Endowed Scholarship
Provides scholarship(s) up to $1,500 to a student enrolled or accepted in any undergraduate curriculum in the College of Education. Selection will be on the basis of academic excellence, leadership and extracurricular achievements. Recipient must be a North Carolina resident.
Progress Energy Math, Science, and
Technology Education Scholarship
Provides an undergraduate merit-based scholarship for a future middle school teacher of mathematics, science or technology education.
Lillian Ruth Rupard Memorial Scholarship
Provides scholarships for undergraduate students enrolled in the College of Education with demonstrated financial need. Scholarships are renewable based upon financial eligibility and good academic standing. This scholarship was established in 2003 in memory of Lillian Ruth Rupard of Brookshire, Texas. Recipients are selected by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.
Ruth L. and Herbert E. Speece Scholarship
Provides scholarships to juniors and/or seniors majoring in mathematics education or science education in the College of Education. Selection will be on the basis of academic excellence and demonstrated financial need. The scholarship may be renewed provided the student maintains at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Jerry and Elizabeth Godwin Scholarship
Provides scholarships for freshmen enrolling in the College of Education who are majoring in Mathematics Education. Selection will be on the basis of academic excellence with need as a consideration, and may be renewed provided the student maintains satisfactory academic progress as determined by the University.
The Sara Lee Multimedia Technology
Education Scholarship
Provides scholarships for students enrolled or accepted in any undergraduate curriculum in the College of Education. Selection will be based on academic excellence, leadership, and extracurricular achievements.
The Elois and Allie Mack Clayton Scholarship
Provides a need based scholarship to a student who is majoring in Mathematics or Science Education in the College of Education. Selection will be on the basis of academic excellence and demonstrated financial need. If there are no need based students in the Mathematics or Science Education, the scholarship is to be awarded to an undergraduate student in the College of Education. The scholarship may be renewed on the basis of academic excellence and may be renewed provided the student maintains satisfactory academic progress as determined by the University.
The Diana G. and James L. Oblinger Scholarship
Provides a scholarship to a student who is a resident of North Carolina and majoring in Mathematics or Science Education in the College of Education. Applicants should have a 3.0 or higher high school GPA. The scholarship may be renewed for up to 3 years provided the student maintains at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Peter H. Martorella Student Award
Provides scholarships to undergraduate students for up to $1,000 majoring in middle grades social studies teacher education. The scholarship may be renewed for up to 1 year provided the student maintains at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
The Application Deadline for Undergraduate Scholarships is March 5, 2010
The 2010-2011 graduate
Scholarship Awards
Program
Beatrice and Roy Anderson Education Fund
Provides a scholarship(s) to Graduate student(s) majoring in Counselor Education who demonstrate a record of outstanding academic achievement and possess personal qualities of empathy and compassion in interpersonal relations.
For more information, please contact:
Edwin R. Gerler, Ph.D. Professor
Counselor Education Program
Email: edwin_gerler@ncsu.edu
Norman Anderson and J. Conrad Glass,Jr. Fellowship
Provides one scholarship to a Graduate student enrolled in Adult and Higher Education and one scholarship to a Graduate student enrolled in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education.
For more information, please contact:
Margaret R. Blanchard, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Science Education
Email: Meg_Blanchard@ncsu.edu
Kimberly F. Crews Memorial Endowment
Provides one scholarship for a first year Graduate student and one scholarship for a second year Graduate student majoring in Counselor Education. This endowment is awarded based upon your financial need, academic excellence, leadership, and extracurricular achievements.
For more information, please contact:
Edwin R. Gerler, Ph.D. Professor
Counselor Education Program
Email: edwin_gerler@ncsu.edu
Peter H. Martorella Student Award
Provides a scholarship to one Graduate student majoring in social studies teacher education. This scholarship is awarded based upon your academic record, quality of your proposal, and your potential for success as a social studies educator. This award may be renewed for up to 1 year.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. John Lee
Social Studies Middle Grades Education
College of Education
North Carolina State University
Email: john_lee@ncsu.edu
Sandi Mitchell Memorial Fund
Provides a scholarship to a Graduate student for up to $200 majoring in Counselor Education to support the student's professional or personal development. who demonstrate a record of outstanding academic achievement and possess personal qualities of empathy and compassion in interpersonal relations.
For more information, please contact:
Edwin R. Gerler, Ph.D. Professor
Counselor Education Program
Email: edwin_gerler@ncsu.edu
John and Nell Penick Fellowship in Science Education
Awards one or more Graduate students who are seeking a graduate degree as a science teacher-educator.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Margaret R. Blanchard
Assistant Professor of Science Education
College of Education
North Carolina State University
Email: Meg_Blanchard@ncsu.edu
Other Scholarship
Awards Available
Noyce Mathematics Education Teaching Scholars
Deadline: March 1, 2010 for Undergraduate Applicants and May 1, 2010 for Graduate Applicants
(with priority given to those who apply before March 1st)
Provides scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in the College of Education. Applicants should have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 overall and a GPA of 3.0 in all mathematical science courses. Applicants must be committed to teaching in grades 9-12 in a high-need school district. Noyce Scholars must teach in a high-need school district for two years for every one year of funding received.
Undergraduate
1) Students who are within the last three (3) to four (4) academic semesters of undergraduate study and are current majors in Mathematics, Statistics, or Mathematics Education are eligible to apply for the undergraduate scholarship. All undergraduate applicants must intend to earn a double degree in Mathematics Education and either Mathematics or Statistics. Preference will be given to those accepted into both majors by the application deadline. Undergraduates may NOT be a current Teaching Fellow, Park Scholar, Caldwell Fellow, or other full scholarship recipient.
Post-Baccalaureate and Graduate Scholarships
For more information and to apply online, please visit: http://ced.ncsu.edu/2/noyce/index.html
Burroughs Wellcome Fund Scholarships
Provides scholarships to junior and senior science majors who are willing to declare education as a second major and commit to teaching science in the N.C. public school system following graduation (one year of teaching for each year of scholarship). Recipients will receive a $6,500 scholarship for up to two years and may receive an annual teaching salary supplement of $5,000 for up to five years. Applicants must have an overall GPA of 2.75.
For more information and to apply online, please visit: http://ced.ncsu.edu/2/burroughs_wellcome_scholarship/index.html
Download the Burroughs Wellcome Fund Scholarship application form (.doc)
North Carolina Prospective Teacher Scholarship Loan
Deadline: April 2010
North Carolina residents interested in pursuing a career in teaching can borrow up to $4,000 per year. For every year a recipient teaches in NC public schools, one year of the loan amount and the interest accrued will be forgiven. For further information and/or application, visit http://www.ncpublicschools.org/recruitment/scholarships/other/
North Carolina Council for the Social Studies
Student Teacher Scholarship
Deadline: Postmarked no later then December 15, 2009
The North Carolina Council for the Socail Studies is proud to sponsor the Student Teacher Scholarship to be awarded at the President's Reception on February 25, 2010 in Greensboro, NC. This scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to a student who will be teaching in social studies in 2010 or 2011.
To apply, please print the application link: NCCSS Student Teacher Scholarship Application
For more information, please contact Mr. Steven M. Weber by email at steven.weber@orange.k12.nc.us or by phone at 919-245-4000 ext. 17501.
North Carolina Student Loan Program for
Health, Science, and Mathematics
Deadline: April 2010
North Carolina residents may borrow up to $5,000 per year if there is demonstrated need. For each full year the recipient teaches in a NC public school, one year of the loan will be forgiven. Applicants must be rising juniors or seniors. For further information and/or application, please visit www.ncseaa.edu/HSM.htm or call 1.800.700.1775 and select option “1”.
The MaryMorrow-Edna Richards
Scholarship Trust Fund
Deadline: January 11,2010
North Carolina residents enrolled in a teacher education program and willing to teach in a public school of North Carolina for at least two years may apply for this scholarship. Recipients will receive $1,000 for use during their senior year. For additional information, please visit http://www.ncae.org/cms/Morrow+Richardson+Scholarship/226.html or call the NC Association of Educators at 1.800.662.7924 ext. 214 or you may also email Karen Archia at karen.archia@ncae.org .
North Carolina Teaching Fellows Scholarship
Deadline: October 16, 2009
North Carolina high school seniors interested in teaching in NC public schools are eligible to receive $6,500 per year. One year of the award will be forgiven for every year recipient teaches. For further information, call or write: Director of Teaching Fellows, Box 7801, NC State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7801, 919.515.5519. To apply online, visit www.teachingfellows.org.
William Tasse Alexander Scholarship Fund
Deadline: TBA
The William Tasse Alexander Scholarship Fund provides merit scholarships to undergraduate students from Mecklenburg County, North Carolina primarily in the field of education.
Minimum Eligibility:
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Be majoring in the field of education or taking courses leading to a career in teaching*
- Be legal residents of Mecklenburg County, NC*
*Applicants who are descendants of Susan Henry & Thomas J. Watkins and Margery Cochran & William T. Alexander must meet merit requirements for scholarships but are not limited as to field of study or place of residence - Be at least rising juniors or seniors in college and must be full-time students. Exceptions may be made for lateral entry students at the discretion of the Scholarship Committe
For more information and to apply online, visit http://www.fftc.org/
El Pueblo, Inc. Scholarships for North Carolina's
Latino Students
For more information and to apply online, visit http://www.elpueblo.org/pscholar.html
Undergraduate Teacher Education Scholarship and Loan Information
For more information and to apply online, visit http://www.northcarolina.edu/reports/index.php
101 Scholarships Just for Teachers
For more information and to apply online, visit
http://www.teachingtips.com/blog/2008/07/01/101-scholarships-just-for-teachers/
North Carolina Technology In Education Society
For more information and to apply online, visit
http://www.ncaect.org/scholarships/index.html
The Sallie Mae Fund
For more information and to apply online, visit
http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/index.html
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Future Teachers of North Carolina Scholarship/Loan Program
Deadline: June 2009
The Future Teachers of North Carolina Scholarship/Loan program was established by the 2005 North Carolina General Assembly to provide scholarships/loans to college juniors and seniors who are seeking licensure to teach math, science, special education or English as a second language in North Carolina's public schools. This two-year scholarship-loan can be used at any North Carolina four-year institution that offers a teacher education program. Future Teacher of North Carolina is administered by the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority.
Awards
- 100 awards valued at $6,500 each will be made to full-time college juniors or seniors in teacher education programs who are seeking licensure in math, science, special education or English as a Second Language. Students who receive their first award as juniors may renew the scholarship/loan for their senior year of study.
Eligibility
To be considered for a Future Teachers of North Carolina award, you must meet the following requirements:
1. Be a resident of North Carolina for tuition purposes.
2. Have earned a minimum 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale (GPA’s are not rounded).
3. Be a college junior or senior enrolled as a full-time student in an approved teacher education program in
North Carolina, seeking licensure in math, science, special education or English as a second language.
4. Within five years of graduation, be willing to teach on a full-time basis in a North Carolina public school
for three years. Recipients who do not fulfill the required teaching obligation must repay the loan plus
interest of 10%.
5. Cannot receive any other state funded scholarship loan in the same academic year. (i.e. PTSL)
Application Deadline
Application, Selection, and Notification Process
From the applications submitted, the dean of education or his/her designee will nominate six candidates to the North
Carolina State Education Assistance Authority, who will make the final selection.
After recipients are selected, all nominees will receive letters advising them of their application status. Selected
candidates will receive promissory notes which detail the repayment/cancellation provisions. Within 10 days of
receipt of a completed and valid promissory note, SEAA will mail funds to the financial aid office at the
college/university for crediting to your student account. Please note that receipt of these funds may affect your
financial aid award if you have other aid; please consult with your financial aid office to learn whether this award
would affect your other aid.
Questions
For further information regarding the Future Teachers of North Carolina Scholarship/Loan Program, please visit our
web site at www.CFNC.org/FTNC. Questions also may be directed to the North Carolina State Education
Assistance Authority at (800) 700-1775, option 1 (toll-free) or (919) 549-8614 (local to the Raleigh-Durham area).
To download the application, visit
http://www.cfnc.org/static/pdf/paying/pubs/pdf/FTNC_App.pdf
200 Scholarships for Minoritites
For more information and to apply online, visit
http://www.blackexcel.org/200-Scholarships.html
American Indian College Fund
For more information and to apply online, visit
http://www.collegefund.org/scholarships/main.html
BrokeScholar
For more information and to apply online, visit
Carolinas Credit Union Foundation
For more information and to apply online, visit
http://www.carolinasfoundation.org/ccuf/ScholarVision.asp
The Center for Scholarship Administration
For more information and to apply online, visit
http://www.scholarshipprograms.org
College Board
For more information and to apply online, visit
CollegeQuest
For more information and to apply online, visit
Community Foundation for Greater Greensboro
For more information and to apply online, visit
The Community Foundation of Southeastern North Carolina
For more information and to apply online, visit
http://www.communityfoundationsenc.org
Educational Testing Services
For more information, visit
FinAid
For more information and to apply online, visit
Foundation for the Carolinas
For more information and to apply online, visit
Hispanic College Fund Scholarship
For more information and to apply online, visit
http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications
Bell Labs Fellowship for Under Represented Minorities
For more information and to apply online, visit
Cola-Cola Two Year College Scholarship
For more information and to apply online, visit
https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/page.jsp?navigation=16
Coca- Cola Scholars Foundation Four-Year Award for
High School Seniors
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
- Awards 50 four-year $20,000 scholarships and 200 four-year $10,000 scholarships for use at accredited colleges and universities within the US.
- Rewards leadership and excellence as exemplified through academic achievement and extracurricular activities, including commitment to community service.
- Available beginning in August as an electronic application.
- Applications must be submitted by October 31 of the senior year to qualify.
APPLICANTS MUST BE:
- CURRENT high school (or home-schooled) seniors attending school in the US.
- US Citizens; US Nationals; US Permanent Residents; Temporary Residents (in a legalization program); Refugees; Asylees; Cuban-Haitian Entrants; or Humanitarian Paroles.
- Seniors anticipating completetion of a high school diploma during the academic year in which application is made.
- Seniors planning to pursue a degree at an accredited US postsecondary institution.
- Seniors carrying a minimum 3.0 GPA at the end of their junior year of high school.
For more information and to apply online, visit
https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/page.jsp?navigation=15
Gates Millennium Scholars
For more information and to apply online, visit
http://www.gmsp.org/publicweb/Scholarships.aspx
Microsoft Scholarship Program
For more information and to apply online, visit
http://www.microsoft.com/college/ss_howtoapply.mspx
last updated 11/13/09
