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  • Abigail Carson Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    January
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Bartholomew County

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Columbus North High School (including Columbus Signature Academy New Tech Campus students who are officially enrolled at Columbus North). Students must plan to pursue a degree in elementary education full-time at an accredited college or university.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    538 Franklin Street
    P.O. Box 1547
    Columbus, IN 47202

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  • Alexandra Gibson Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    March 3
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Pulaski County

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Pulaski County residents graduating from Winamac Community or West Central High School entering the field of speech/language pathology, special education, or elementary education. Students must have high academic achievements and must demonstrate leadership abilities.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    127 E. Pearl Street
    Winamac, IN 46996

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  • Ann Baldwin Dedrick Memorial Scholarship
    $1,100
    February 11
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc.

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Horseheads High School students who are in the top 5% of their class with a preference for an elementary education enthusiast who demonstrates financial need.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    301 S. Main Street
    Horseheads, NY 14845

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  • Anthony and Charlotte Kinney Scholarship
    Varies
    February 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois

    Eligibility: Applicant must be a graduating senior from Pecatonica High School. Students must be majoring in elementary education or middle/secondary math education. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    946 North Second Street
    Rockford, IL 61107

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  • Berland A. Meyer Scholarship
    Varies
    Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Wausau East and Wausau West graduating seniors who plan to pursue a career in PreK-12 education. Students must be accepted for enrollment and plan to attend an accredited college or university.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    500 First Street
    Suite 2600
    Wausau, WI 54403

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  • Bertha M. Fase Memorial Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    February 1
    Sponsor: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Grand Haven High School graduating seniors demonstrating financial need and academic excellence (GPA of 3.5 or better), with plans to pursue studies in the field of elementary education. Special consideration will be given to a student who has demonstrated an interest in youth through volunteer mentoring. In addition, recognizing Mrs. Fase's involvement with St. Paul's United Church of Christ, a student who is a member will be given special consideration.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    One South Harbor Drive
    Grand Haven, MI 49417

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  • Bill Kane Scholarship, Undergraduate
    $1,000
    October 15
    Sponsor: Shape America

    Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time undergraduate health majors in their sophomore, junior or senior years. They must have a GPA of at least 3.25 and write an essay about what they hope to accomplish as a health educator.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    225, Annapolis Junction

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  • Carol J. Johnson Scholarship
    $1000
    February
    Sponsor: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Inc.

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Clintonville High School who will be pursuing an elementary education degree and plan to attend a Wisconsin state college or university. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    4455 West Lawrence Street
    Appleton, WI 54914

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  • Charlotte A. (Webster) Wasnich Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    March 1
    Sponsor: Hillsdale County Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of Camden-Frontier High School pursuing a degree in elementary or secondary education with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students must attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university. Applicants require an application form, a copy of a college acceptance letter, a Student Aid Report, a personal essay, two letters of recommendation and a high school transcript.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2 South Howell Street
    P.O. Box 276
    Hillsdale, MI 49242

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  • Child Welfare Society Endowment Fund
    Varies
    December 9
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley

    Eligibility: Applicants must attend an accredited post-secondary institution during the next school year on a full-time basis and major in early childhood education or elementary education. Students must reside in Dekalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendal, LaSalle or Will County. A transcript, SAT or ACT scores, the Expected Family Contribution and recommendation letters are required.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 4786
    Aurora, IL 60507

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  • Cindy K. Maddox Memorial Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    March
    Sponsor: Blackford County Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Blackford County, IN. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    121 North High Street
    Hartford City, IN 47348

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  • Clifford and Louise King Scholarship
    Up to $2,000
    February 15
    Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors graduating from Sherrard Junior or Senior High School. Students must be pursuing a degree in elementary or secondary education.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    852 Middle Road, Suite 100
    Bettendorf, IA 52722

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  • Dan Mullett 'For the Love of a Child' Scholarship
    Varies
    April 15
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Whitley County

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Columbia City High School seniors in the top half of their class. Students must be seeking a four-year baccalaureate degree in elementary education. Applicants must mirror the unrelenting love for children that characterized the life of Dan Mullett.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    400 N. Whitley Street
    Columbia City, IN 46725

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  • Diane K. Marheine Memorial Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    August 30
    Sponsor: Wabash Valley Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Sullivan County residents who are undergraduate or graduate students at an Indiana college or university and are studying elementary education. Preference is given to a sophomore, junior, senior students.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    200 South 8th Street
    Terre Haute, IN 47807

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  • E. N. Dix Educational Scholarship
    Varies
    March 15
    Sponsor: Muskingum County Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Muskingum County and preference will be given to members of Grace United Methodist Church who meet all of the other criteria. Students must be in the top twenty-five percent (25%) of their graduating class in overall GPA and must be attending or planning to attend an accredited college or university within the U.S. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in elementary education and may have graduated earlier and have now chosen to further his/her education as a first-time college student.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    534 Putnam Avenue
    Zanesville, OH 43701

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  • Early Childhood Education Scholarship
    $500
    June 1
    Sponsor: TeacherCertification.com

    Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents enrolled or accepted to an accredited college or university. Students must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree and are planning on becoming an early education teacher. Applicants must have a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours still to be completed.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    100 View Street
    Suite 202
    Mountain View, CA 94041

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  • Early Childhood Educators Scholarship
    Varies
    October 1
    Sponsor: Massachusetts Department of Higher Education

    Eligibility: Applicants must be legal residents of Massachusetts who have worked as early childhood educators in the state for at least one year prior to receiving the scholarship. They must continue working in the profession while enrolled in school and upon completion of the degree. Students must be enrolled in Early Childhood Education or a related undergraduate program, and they cannot have any previously earned bachelor's degrees.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Office of Student Financial Assistance
    454 Broadway
    Suite 200
    Revere, MA 02151

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  • Early Education Scholarship for Texas Teachers
    $500
    June 1
    Sponsor: TExEStest.org

    Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents. Students must be enrolled or accepted to an accredited college or university and be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree to become an early education teacher. Applicants must have a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours still to be completed.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    100 View Street
    Suite 202
    Mountain View, CA 94041

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  • Ebie and Johnsie Banks Scholarship
    $400
    February 14
    Sponsor: Middletown Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be incoming freshmen graduating from an accredited four-year college or university and are graduates from Middletown High School. Students must be pursuing a degree in elementary education and will be required to fill out financial information and upload the FAFSA. Preference will be given to students with a minimum 3.5 GPA.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    300 N. Main Street
    Suite 300
    Middletown, OH 45042

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  • Edna L. Martin Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    February 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

    Eligibility: Applicants must be students who are graduating or have graduated from the Davidson County-Metropolitan Nashville Public School System. Students must pursue studies in elementary, middle or secondary education.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    3833 Cleghorn Avenue
    Suite 400
    Nashville, TN 37215

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  • Eleanor C. Hungar Scholarship Endowment Fund
    Varies
    December 9
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley

    Eligibility: Applicants must attend an accredited post-secondary institution during the next school year on a full-time basis and major in elementary education. Students must reside in Dekalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendal, LaSalle or Will County. A transcript, SAT or ACT scores, the Expected Family Contribution and recommendation letters are required.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 4786
    Aurora, IL 60507

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  • Ellen Eberhardt Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    January 31
    Sponsor: Steuben County Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Steuben County residents graduating from any Steuben County high schools who are pursuing a 4-year degree in environmental education, biology, earth science or elementary education. Students must demonstrate financial need.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1701 North Wayne Street
    Angola, IN 46703

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  • Elvera Eckdahl Scholarship Fund
    $840
    April 1
    Sponsor: Fremont Area Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be current year graduating seniors from Fremont Senior High School or Archbishop Bergan Catholic School planning to major in elementary education

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1005 East 23rd Street
    Suite 2
    Fremont, NE 68025

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  • Errol Washburn Scholarship
    Varies
    March
    Sponsor: Blackford County Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must major in elementary or secondary education or enroll in a program in the medical field. Students must be high school graduates, nontraditional students or have completed one year of college.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    121 North High Street
    Hartford City, IN 47348

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  • Evelyn Mimi Ratcliffe Scholarship
    $1,000
    April 15
    Sponsor: Emerging Pearls Foundation Inc.

    Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors attending high school in the greater metropolitan Indianapolis area with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students must be accepted at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. and plan to major in education.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    9165 Otis Avenue
    Suite 238
    Indianapolis, IN 46216

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  • Evelyn Lenander Education Scholarship
    $1000-$4000
    Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Sponsor: Community Giving

    Eligibility: Applicants must be college students who are attending a Minnesota college or university going into their third or fourth year and have graduated from a Minnesota high school. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA while majoring in elementary education and preference will be given to permanent Minnesota residents living within a 25 miles radius of Buffalo Lake.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    101 7th Avenue South, #100
    St. Cloud, MN 56304

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  • George and Marilyn Ball Scholarship Endowment Fund
    Varies
    December 9
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley

    Eligibility: Applicants must be students graduating from West Aurora High School who are pursuing a degree in elementary or pre-school education.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 4786
    Aurora, IL 60507

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  • Gustav A. and Gerda H.C. Anderson Scholarship
    Up to $1,000
    February 15
    Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors graduating from a Scott County high school and demonstrating financial need. Students must also have a 3.0 GPA and be planning to earn a bachelor's degree in elementary or secondary education.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    852 Middle Road, Suite 100
    Bettendorf, IA 52722

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  • Hal and Gretchen Oberholzer Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    March 1
    Sponsor: Blackford County Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be a current Blackford High School student. Student must plan to major in elementary education at a four-year institution. Students must submit information on their school and community activities and goals, a transcript, an explanation of their financial need and an appraisal from a guidance counselor or other school official.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    121 North High Street
    Hartford City, IN 47348

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  • Helen Youngen Memorial Scholarship
    Up to $7,000
    March 15
    Sponsor: Wayne County Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating from Norwayne High School in Ohio with a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Students must have attended Norwayne for at least two years. Applicants from the Burbank school district will be given preference. Students must enroll as a full-time student with preference given to those pursuing elementary education. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    517 North Market Street
    Wooster, OH 44691

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  • Herbert C. and Marjorie L. Root Scholarship for Early Childhood Education
    $1,000
    February 14
    Sponsor: Middletown Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be incoming freshmen who must be graduating from a Middletown area high school. Students must be majoring in early childhood education and will be required to fill out financial information and upload the FAFSA.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    300 N. Main Street
    Suite 300
    Middletown, OH 45042

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  • Howard and Eithal Curry Elementary Education Recruitment Grant
    Varies
    February 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois

    Eligibility: Applicants must be female students who are graduating seniors from a high school within Boone or Winnebago County. Students must plan to major in elementary education.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    946 North Second Street
    Rockford, IL 61107

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  • Inez Peppers Lovett and Charlie Lovett Ellington Scholarship
    Varies
    May 22
    Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating African-American high school seniors from any Palm Beach County high school pursuing a career in elementary education. Students must have maintained a 3.0 or better GPA and demonstrate financial need.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    700 South Dixie Highway
    Suite 200
    West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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  • Irene Ballinger Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    February 15
    Sponsor: Marion Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates from Elgin High School with a minimum 2.9 GPA and demonstrated financial need who are pursuing a career in health care or elementary education.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    504 South State Street
    Marion, OH 43302

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  • Irene Gibson Clay Scholarship
    $3,000
    January
    Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties

    Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    700 South Dixie Highway
    Suite 200
    West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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  • Jack W. Scherer Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    February 22
    Sponsor: Johnson County Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must plan to enroll full-time in an accredited college or university. Students must submit a FAFSA form to demonstrate financial need. Special considerations include GPA, standardized test scores and school/volunteer activities.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 217
    398 South Main Street
    Franklin, IN 46131

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  • Jacquie Porter Scholarship for Aspiring Early Childhood Teachers in Austin ISD
    $3,000
    April 15
    Sponsor: Austin Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be AISD high school students with aspirations of becoming early childhood educators who attend an educational institution of their choice.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    4315 Guadalupe Street
    Suite 300
    Austin, TX 78751

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  • James and Clarice Toynton Scholarship Endowment Fund
    Varies
    December 9
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduates of West Aurora High School who will be majoring in the field of elementary or special education.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 4786
    Aurora, IL 60507

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  • Jeanne B. Marts Scholarship
    $1,000
    February 15
    Sponsor: Greater Salina Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be in good standing qualifying for graduation from a Saline County High School, must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA, must be involved in extra-curricular activities, must have demonstrated leadership in school or community activities, must be accepted to an accredited college with an intended major of elementary or secondary education and must submit a 1-page essay on what they value in life and how continued education will contribute to that pursuit

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 2876
    Salina, KS 67402

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  • Jennifer D. Coulter Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    March 1
    Sponsor: Parkersburg Area Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Parkersburg High School interested in pursuing a career in teaching with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Academic achievement, potential, extracurricular activities, community service and financial need are considered.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 1762
    1620 Park Avenue
    Parkersburg, WV 26102

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  • Judy D. Smith Memorial Scholarship
    $600
    February 3
    Sponsor: Hancock County Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating from Mt. Vernon High School and reside in Hancock County, Indiana. Students must rank academically in the top one-third of their class. Applicants must pursue a degree in elementary education. Students must provide a description of their involvement in the community.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    312 East Main Street
    Greenfield, IN 46140

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  • Katherine M. Martin Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    March 20
    Sponsor: Greater Lowell Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be deserving seniors pursuing studies in elementary education at an accredited academic institution.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    100 Merrimack Street
    Suite 202
    Lowell, MA 01852

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  • Kimberly Ann McCormick Memorial Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    March 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Western PA and Eastern OH

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating Wilmington High School Seniors who is pursuing a degree in Early Education.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    7 West State Street
    Suite 301
    Sharon, PA 16146

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  • Kitty Berube Teacher Education Scholarship
    Varies
    Third Friday in March
    Sponsor: Montana Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be female college-bound students who are graduating seniors from Butte High School or Butte Central High School and are willing to pursue a degree in elementary or secondary teaching education. Students must plan to be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary educational institution (university, college, community college, college of technology, or technical school) and selection will be based on the following factors: scholastic record, participation in school, community, and church activities, and long-term goals and objectives in the teaching profession.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 1145
    Helena, MT 59624

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  • Leon Bradley Scholarship
    $3,500
    May 31
    Sponsor: American Association of School Personnel Administrators

    Eligibility: Applicants must be minorities or persons of color seeking their initial teaching certification endorsement. Students must be in their final year of completing certification or endorsement requirements, including student teaching if applicable.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    7201 West 129th Street
    Suite 220
    Overland Park, KS 66213

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  • Linda Walls Scholarship
    $500-$999
    February 1
    Sponsor: Henry County Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from New Castle High School. Students must be pursuing a degree in early childhood or elementary education. Special consideration will be given to those with financial need, intellectual motivation, ability, educational objectives and acceptance into a four-year program at an accredited college or university.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    700 South Memorial Drive
    P.O. Box 6006
    New Castle, IN 47362

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  • Louise Wachter Wickham Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    February 1
    Sponsor: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Spring Lake and the Grand Haven area. Students must use this scholarship to obtain a degree in elementary education.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    One South Harbor Drive
    Grand Haven, MI 49417

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  • Lu-VE Foundation Scholarship
    Varies
    March 1
    Sponsor: Parkersburg Area Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Wirt County High School with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students must be planning to pursue a degree in early childhood education as full-time students.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 1762
    1620 Park Avenue
    Parkersburg, WV 26102

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  • Lubeck Elementary Teacher Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    March 1
    Sponsor: Parkersburg Area Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors residing in Wood County, WV or Tyrone School District, PA. Students must be planning to attend a full-time program pursuing a degree in elementary education with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Academic performance, community service and leadership are considered.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 1762
    1620 Park Avenue
    Parkersburg, WV 26102

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  • M. Joyce Cook Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    January 31
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Howard County

    Eligibility: Applicants must be students graduating from any accredited Howard County high school in good standing who are accepted into a program leading to a bachelor's degree in elementary education, ministry, or mission field. Students must have financial need.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    215 W. Sycamore
    Kokomo, IN 46901

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  • Margaret L. Palmer Scholarship
    Varies
    February 10
    Sponsor: Saginaw Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in elementary education at a Michigan college or university with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Students must be graduating seniors from Arthur Hill, Saginaw High, SASA or Heritage High Schools. Applicants must submit letters of recommendation, a recent school transcript, a completed FAFSA, an essay and a special attachment or membership verification information.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1 Tuscola
    Suite 100B
    Saginaw, MI 48607

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  • Mary Catherine Siebert Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    March 1
    Sponsor: Hillsdale County Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be current or past graduates of a Hillsdale County school with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Students pursuing a degree in the field of human services or child development will be given preference. Applicants require an application form, a copy of a college acceptance letter, a Student Aid Report, a personal essay, two letters of recommendation and a high school transcript.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2 South Howell Street
    P.O. Box 276
    Hillsdale, MI 49242

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  • Maryadele Sparks Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    February 1
    Sponsor: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of Spring Lake High School who are planning on pursuing a career in early childhood education. The qualities and traits she demonstrated, service to others, valuing education and empathetic kindness are qualities the students must also demonstrate.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    One South Harbor Drive
    Grand Haven, MI 49417

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  • Mildred Hindmarsh Memorial Scholarship Fund
    $1000
    April 1
    Sponsor: Fremont Area Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be current-year graduating students of a high school in Arlington, Fremont or North Bend who are planning to major in elementary education. Students must have a GPA that ranks in the top 33% of the class. Applicants who have participated in the Future Teachers Club or who have volunteered with the elderly will be given preference.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1005 East 23rd Street
    Suite 2
    Fremont, NE 68025

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  • Minority Teacher Loan
    Up to $10,000
    As soon as possible after October 1
    Sponsor: State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board

    Eligibility: Applicants must be minority Wisconsin residents who are undergraduate sophomores, juniors or seniors. Students must be enrolled at least half-time at a University of Wisconsin System institution or a non-profit, independent college or university in the state of Wisconsin and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must be pursuing programs leading to teacher licensure in a discipline identified as a teacher shortage area for the state of Wisconsin. Students who participate in this program must agree to teach full-time in an elementary or secondary school in the city of Milwaukee. For each year the applicants meet all forgiveness criteria requirements, 25% of the loan is forgiven.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 7885
    Madison, WI 53707

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  • Nancy Nicodemus Franck Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    March 31
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Frederick County

    Eligibility: Applicants must provide their transcript with the application. Students who submit their transcripts will be considered for all scholarships offered by the foundation. Applicants must be Frederick County high school graduates studying elementary education at Frederick Community College.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    312 East Church Street
    Frederick, MD 21701

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  • Oklahoma Association for the Education of Young Children Scholarship
    $2,000
    May 1
    Sponsor: Oklahoma City Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in the fields of early childhood education, child development or family studies. Students must be employed in early childhood care/family services settings. Preference will be given to individuals with five or more years work experience in the field of early care and education.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1000 North Broadway
    Oklahoma City, OK 73102

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  • Raymond A. and Amella P. Beilke Scholarship
    Varies
    Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Marathon High School graduating seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA who are planning to attend an accredited college or university. Students must major in elementary education, nursing, pharmacy or any other health care profession.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    500 First Street
    Suite 2600
    Wausau, WI 54403

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  • Rodonna Harden Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    February 15
    Sponsor: Phelps County Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be a resident of Phelps County, have completed one college year, be enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited college, university, technical or vocational school that qualifies as a tax-exempt institution and earned a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    424 Garfield Street
    Holdrege, NE 68949

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  • Roland and Carolyn Consie Scholarship
    Varies
    February 22
    Sponsor: Stateline Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors at Beloit Memorial High School who plan to study engineering or elementary education at an accredited institution of higher learning.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    690 3rd Street
    Suite 110
    Beloit, WI 53511

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  • Ruth Van Voorhis Scholarship
    $2,000-$5,000
    February 1
    Sponsor: Siouxland Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from East High School in Sioux City, North High School in Sioux City or West High School in Sioux City, Iowa with a minimum 3.0 high school GPA. Students must have participated in extracurricular school or community activities and be majoring in elementary education.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    505 Fifth Street
    Suite 412
    Sioux City, IA 51101

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  • Ryan Wanta Memorial Scholarship
    $750
    February 15
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin

    Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Portage County who are interested or currently enrolled in a child care or early childhood education program. Non-traditional students are encouraged to apply. Selection is based on the strength of the overall application and financial need.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2801 Hoover Road
    Unit 1B
    Stevens Point, WI 54481

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  • Scholarships in Mathematics Education
    $1,500
    May 9
    Sponsor: Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics

    Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited Illinois postsecondary institution in an undergraduate mathematics education curriculum that provides preparation for becoming a teacher. They must be rising juniors or seniors who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a four-point scale. Applicants must be pursuing a first bachelor's degree. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, lesson planning form, personal essay, two recommendation letters and a transcript are required.

    ICTM Scholarship
    c/o Sue and Randy Pippen
    24807 Winterberry Lane
    Plainfield, IL 60585

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  • Sharon L. Rosenow Memorial Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    April 1
    Sponsor: DeKalb County Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be DeKalb high school graduates with a B average who are majoring in education with priority given to students intending to major in elementary education.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    475 DeKalb Avenue
    Sycamore, IL 60178

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  • Shelby Rae Smith Memorial Scholarship
    $500
    September 15
    Sponsor: Hendricks County Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must provide information about their education, activities and employment. Students must submit a personal statement, two letters of recommendation, an academic transcript and financial information. Part of the application is submitted online, and part of the application is submitted via mail. Students should be pursuing a degree in elementary or special education.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    5055 East Main Street
    Suite A
    Avon, IN 46123

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  • Shirley Kelly Scholarship
    $17,000
    Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Sponsor: Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region

    Eligibility: Applicants must be students from Columbia High School in East Greenbush. Students must be pursuing an education and career in elementary education.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    6 Tower Place
    Albany, NY 12203

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  • Sister Mary Petronia Van Straten Scholarship for Pre-Service Teachers
    $2,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: Wisconsin Mathematics Council Inc.

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Wisconsin legal residents, be enrolled in a teacher education program and have completed or be in the process of completing a course in mathematics teaching methods. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, official transcript, two letters of recommendation, a plan of study and a personal essay are required.

    W175 N11117 Stonewood Drive
    Suite 204
    Germantown, WI 53022

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  • Stacy Stover Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    February 1
    Sponsor: Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Patrick Henry High School or Hancock County High School who have been accepted as full-time students for their first year of post-secondary education at a college or university pursuing a degree in education and/or early childhood education or child development. Students must have a minimum 2.0 or better GPA during high school and must be citizens of the U.S. with demonstrated financial need.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    101 W. Sandusky Street, Suite 207
    Findlay, OH 45840

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  • Susie Poor Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    January 31
    Sponsor: Steuben County Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating Angola High School seniors or nontraditional students pursuing a degree in elementary education or special education at an Indiana college or university. Students must be Steuben County residents and have a minimum GPA of 2.0. Preference is given to students attending Ball State University.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1701 North Wayne Street
    Angola, IN 46703

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  • Teacher Loan Program
    Up to $10,000
    Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Sponsor: State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Wisconsin residents who are undergraduate sophomores, juniors or seniors. Students must be enrolled at least half-time at a University of Wisconsin System institution or a non-profit, independent college or university in the state of Wisconsin and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must be pursuing programs leading to teacher licensure in a discipline identified as a teacher shortage area for the state of Wisconsin. Students who participate in this program must agree to teach full-time in an elementary or secondary school in the city of Milwaukee or in a county defined as "rural". For each year the applicants meet all forgiveness criteria requirements, 25 percent of the loan is forgiven.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 7885
    Madison, WI 53707

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  • Teacher Scholarship Program
    Up to $2,500
    May 1
    Sponsor: Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA)

    Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and Kentucky residents. Students must be admitted to a teacher education program pursuing initial teacher certification at a participating Kentucky college or a certified teacher (primary through grade 12) pursuing additional certification for classroom teaching. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and meet satisfactory academic progress. Students must teach one semester at a Kentucky public or certified non-public school for each semester the scholarship is received. The FAFSA must be filed.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 798
    Frankfort, KY 40602

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  • Texas Science Teacher Scholarship
    $500
    June 1
    Sponsor: TExEStest.org

    Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents. Students must be enrolled or accepted to an accredited college or university and be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree to become a science teacher. Applicants must have a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours still to be completed.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    100 View Street
    Suite 202
    Mountain View, CA 94041

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  • Thomas William Bennett Memorial Scholarship
    $3,000
    January 31
    Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties

    Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    700 South Dixie Highway
    Suite 200
    West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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  • Tina A. Dailey Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Sponsor: Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region

    Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors at Shenendehowa High School who have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students must plan to attend a two- or four-year college or university and pursue an education and career in elementary education.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    6 Tower Place
    Albany, NY 12203

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  • Touch the Future Early Childhood Education Scholarship
    Varies
    March 1
    Sponsor: Hampton Roads Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduates of high schools in South Hampton Roads who are majoring in early childhood education at two-year or four-year colleges or universities. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and demonstrate financial need.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    101 W. Main Street
    Suite #4500
    Norfolk, VA 23510

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  • Uebelhor Family Memorial Scholarship
    $2,000
    October 2
    Sponsor: Huntingburg Foundation, Inc.

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of Southridge High School who will pursue a degree in elementary education. Selection is based on the strength of the overall application.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Old Town Hall
    309 North Geiger Street
    P.O. Box 255
    Huntingburg, IN 47542

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  • Various Special Scholarship
    Varies
    Varies
    Sponsor: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating Chautauqua County High School seniors majoring in elementary or secondary education, dependents of members of a union in the Jamestown Area Labor Council, members of Chautauqua County 4H's Beef or Hog Programs and Jamestown High School athletes.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    418 Spring Street
    Jamestown, NY 14701

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  • Vena Case Robinson Memorial Scholarship Fund
    $1,000
    January 31
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Henderson County

    Eligibility: Preference is given to students who attended Dana Elementary School. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Students must submit an application detailing their employment history, volunteer experience, extracurricular involvement, academic performance and financial information.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    401 North Main Street
    Suite 300
    Hendersonville, NC 28792

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  • Vera DoLean Ginn Kiwanis Scholarship
    $1,000
    February 10
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Shelby County

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Shelby County residents pursuing a career in elementary education. Students must have a high school or college GPA of no less than 3.5 and must be pursuing a certificate or an associate's, bachelor's, or master's degree. Selections will be based on intent to pursue the field of elementary education, financial need, academic ability, community, and school service recommendations.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    100 South Main Avenue
    Suite 202
    Sidney, OH 45365

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  • WCRTA - Blanche J. Martin Scholarship
    Varies
    February 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois

    Eligibility: Applicants must reside in Winnebago County or have attended a high school in Winnebago County. Students must be current college students or graduate students pursuing a degree in elementary education.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    946 North Second Street
    Rockford, IL 61107

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  • Winifred R. Reynolds Educational Scholarship
    $1,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: Denver Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must have financial need, be residents of Colorado and have a minimum 3.5 GPA for the graduate work they have completed. Students must be pursuing a graduate degree in early childhood education, child development or an equivalent field.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1009 Grant Street
    Denver, CO 80203

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  • York Family Scholarship
    $750
    February 1
    Sponsor: Perry County Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of Perry Central High School. Students must be pursuing a degree in elementary education. Applicants must submit a 500-word essay stating their aspirations and educational goals, complete FAFSA or FAFSA4caster and submit an official grade transcript.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    817 12th Street
    P.O. Box 13
    Tell City, IN 47586

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