Sponsor: Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
538 Franklin Street
P.O. Box 1547
Columbus, IN 47202
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.heritagefundbc.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Pulaski County
127 E. Pearl Street
Winamac, IN 46996
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 3
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfopc.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc.
301 S. Main Street
Horseheads, NY 14845
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.
Amount: $1,100
Deadline: February 11
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://communityfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships-for-students/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
946 North Second Street
Rockford, IL 61107
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfnil.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
500 First Street
Suite 2600
Wausau, WI 54403
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfoncw.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/
Sponsor: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation
One South Harbor Drive
Grand Haven, MI 49417
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://ghacf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Shape America
225, Annapolis Junction
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.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: October 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.shapeamerica.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Inc.
4455 West Lawrence Street
Appleton, WI 54914
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.
Amount: $1000
Deadline: February
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cffoxvalley.org/
Sponsor: Hillsdale County Community Foundation
2 South Howell Street
P.O. Box 276
Hillsdale, MI 49242
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://abouthccf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley
P.O. Box 4786
Aurora, IL 60507
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: December 9
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cffrv.org/scholarship-program/
Sponsor: Blackford County Community Foundation
121 North High Street
Hartford City, IN 47348
Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Blackford County, IN. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.blackfordcofoundation.org/
Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Road, Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors graduating from Sherrard Junior or Senior High School. Students must be pursuing a degree in elementary or secondary education.
Amount: Up to $2,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Whitley County
400 N. Whitley Street
Columbia City, IN 46725
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfwhitley.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Wabash Valley Community Foundation
200 South 8th Street
Terre Haute, IN 47807
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: August 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://wvcf.org
Sponsor: Muskingum County Community Foundation
534 Putnam Avenue
Zanesville, OH 43701
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.mccf.org
Sponsor: TeacherCertification.com
100 View Street
Suite 202
Mountain View, CA 94041
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.
Amount: $500
Deadline: June 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://teachercertification.com/student-teaching-scholarships/
Sponsor: Massachusetts Department of Higher Education
Office of Student Financial Assistance
454 Broadway
Suite 200
Revere, MA 02151
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: October 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.mass.gov/handbook/massachusetts-financial-aid-programs
Sponsor: TExEStest.org
100 View Street
Suite 202
Mountain View, CA 94041
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.
Amount: $500
Deadline: June 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://texestest.org/student-scholarships-texas-teachers/
Sponsor: Middletown Community Foundation
300 N. Main Street
Suite 300
Middletown, OH 45042
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.
Amount: $400
Deadline: February 14
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.mcfoundation.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
3833 Cleghorn Avenue
Suite 400
Nashville, TN 37215
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfmt.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/search-scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley
P.O. Box 4786
Aurora, IL 60507
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: December 9
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cffrv.org/scholarship-program/
Sponsor: Steuben County Community Foundation
1701 North Wayne Street
Angola, IN 46703
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://steubenfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Fremont Area Community Foundation
1005 East 23rd Street
Suite 2
Fremont, NE 68025
Eligibility: Applicants must be current year graduating seniors from Fremont Senior High School or Archbishop Bergan Catholic School planning to major in elementary education
Amount: $840
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.facfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Blackford County Community Foundation
121 North High Street
Hartford City, IN 47348
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.blackfordcofoundation.org/
Sponsor: Emerging Pearls Foundation Inc.
9165 Otis Avenue
Suite 238
Indianapolis, IN 46216
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.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.emergingpearlsfoundation.org/
Sponsor: Community Giving
101 7th Avenue South, #100
St. Cloud, MN 56304
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.
Amount: $1000-$4000
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.communitygiving.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley
P.O. Box 4786
Aurora, IL 60507
Eligibility: Applicants must be students graduating from West Aurora High School who are pursuing a degree in elementary or pre-school education.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: December 9
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cffrv.org/scholarship-program/
Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Road, Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
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.
Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Blackford County Community Foundation
121 North High Street
Hartford City, IN 47348
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.blackfordcofoundation.org/
Sponsor: Wayne County Community Foundation
517 North Market Street
Wooster, OH 44691
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.
Amount: Up to $7,000
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org/
Sponsor: Middletown Community Foundation
300 N. Main Street
Suite 300
Middletown, OH 45042
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.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 14
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.mcfoundation.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
946 North Second Street
Rockford, IL 61107
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfnil.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
700 South Dixie Highway
Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 22
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.yourcommunityfoundation.org
Sponsor: Marion Community Foundation
504 South State Street
Marion, OH 43302
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://marioncommunityfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
700 South Dixie Highway
Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: January
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.yourcommunityfoundation.org
Sponsor: Johnson County Community Foundation
P.O. Box 217
398 South Main Street
Franklin, IN 46131
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 22
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.jccf.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Austin Community Foundation
4315 Guadalupe Street
Suite 300
Austin, TX 78751
Eligibility: Applicants must be AISD high school students with aspirations of becoming early childhood educators who attend an educational institution of their choice.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.austincf.org/apply-for-a-scholarship/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley
P.O. Box 4786
Aurora, IL 60507
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduates of West Aurora High School who will be majoring in the field of elementary or special education.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: December 9
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cffrv.org/scholarship-program/
Sponsor: Greater Salina Community Foundation
P.O. Box 2876
Salina, KS 67402
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
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://gscf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
P.O. Box 1762
1620 Park Avenue
Parkersburg, WV 26102
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://pacfwv.com
Sponsor: Hancock County Community Foundation
312 East Main Street
Greenfield, IN 46140
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.
Amount: $600
Deadline: February 3
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://celebratehancock.org/students/scholarships/
Sponsor: Greater Lowell Community Foundation
100 Merrimack Street
Suite 202
Lowell, MA 01852
Eligibility: Applicants must be deserving seniors pursuing studies in elementary education at an accredited academic institution.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 20
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.glcfoundation.org/scholarships/donate-to-a-scholarship/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Western PA and Eastern OH
7 West State Street
Suite 301
Sharon, PA 16146
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating Wilmington High School Seniors who is pursuing a degree in Early Education.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.comm-foundation.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Montana Community Foundation
P.O. Box 1145
Helena, MT 59624
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Third Friday in March
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.mtcf.org
Sponsor: American Association of School Personnel Administrators
7201 West 129th Street
Suite 220
Overland Park, KS 66213
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.
Amount: $3,500
Deadline: May 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.aaspa.org/leon-bradley-scholarship##
Sponsor: Henry County Community Foundation
700 South Memorial Drive
P.O. Box 6006
New Castle, IN 47362
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.
Amount: $500-$999
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.henrycountycf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation
One South Harbor Drive
Grand Haven, MI 49417
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://ghacf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
P.O. Box 1762
1620 Park Avenue
Parkersburg, WV 26102
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://pacfwv.com
Sponsor: Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
P.O. Box 1762
1620 Park Avenue
Parkersburg, WV 26102
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://pacfwv.com
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Howard County
215 W. Sycamore
Kokomo, IN 46901
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfhoward.org/scholarship_funds.html
Sponsor: Saginaw Community Foundation
1 Tuscola
Suite 100B
Saginaw, MI 48607
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.saginawfoundation.org/site/scholarships/
Sponsor: Hillsdale County Community Foundation
2 South Howell Street
P.O. Box 276
Hillsdale, MI 49242
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://abouthccf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation
One South Harbor Drive
Grand Haven, MI 49417
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://ghacf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Fremont Area Community Foundation
1005 East 23rd Street
Suite 2
Fremont, NE 68025
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.
Amount: $1000
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.facfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board
P.O. Box 7885
Madison, WI 53707
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.
Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: As soon as possible after October 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://heab.state.wi.us
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Frederick County
312 East Church Street
Frederick, MD 21701
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.frederickcountygives.org/apply/scholarships/
Sponsor: Oklahoma City Community Foundation
1000 North Broadway
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
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.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://occf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
500 First Street
Suite 2600
Wausau, WI 54403
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfoncw.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/
Sponsor: Phelps County Community Foundation
424 Garfield Street
Holdrege, NE 68949
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.phelpsfoundation.org/
Sponsor: Stateline Community Foundation
690 3rd Street
Suite 110
Beloit, WI 53511
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 22
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://statelinecf.org/scholarships-info/
Sponsor: Siouxland Community Foundation
505 Fifth Street
Suite 412
Sioux City, IA 51101
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.
Amount: $2,000-$5,000
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.siouxlandcommunityfoundation.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin
2801 Hoover Road
Unit 1B
Stevens Point, WI 54481
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.
Amount: $750
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfcwi.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics
ICTM Scholarship
c/o Sue and Randy Pippen
24807 Winterberry Lane
Plainfield, IL 60585
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.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: May 9
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, lesson planning form, personal essay, two recommendation letters and a transcript are required.
Website: https://www.ictm.org/ictm-scholarships
Sponsor: DeKalb County Community Foundation
475 DeKalb Avenue
Sycamore, IL 60178
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://dekalbccf.org/give/types-of-funds/scholarship-funds/
Sponsor: Hendricks County Community Foundation
5055 East Main Street
Suite A
Avon, IN 46123
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.
Amount: $500
Deadline: September 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://hendrickscountycf.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region
6 Tower Place
Albany, NY 12203
Eligibility: Applicants must be students from Columbia High School in East Greenbush. Students must be pursuing an education and career in elementary education.
Amount: $17,000
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.cfgcr.org
Sponsor: Wisconsin Mathematics Council Inc.
W175 N11117 Stonewood Drive
Suite 204
Germantown, WI 53022
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.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 1
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.
Website: http://www.wismath.org
Sponsor: Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation
101 W. Sandusky Street, Suite 207
Findlay, OH 45840
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.community-foundation.com/scholarships
Sponsor: Steuben County Community Foundation
1701 North Wayne Street
Angola, IN 46703
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://steubenfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board
P.O. Box 7885
Madison, WI 53707
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.
Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://heab.state.wi.us
Sponsor: Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA)
P.O. Box 798
Frankfort, KY 40602
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.
Amount: Up to $3,000
Deadline: May 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.kheaa.com
Sponsor: TExEStest.org
100 View Street
Suite 202
Mountain View, CA 94041
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.
Amount: $500
Deadline: June 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://texestest.org/student-scholarships-texas-teachers/
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
700 South Dixie Highway
Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.yourcommunityfoundation.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region
6 Tower Place
Albany, NY 12203
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.cfgcr.org
Sponsor: Hampton Roads Community Foundation
101 W. Main Street
Suite #4500
Norfolk, VA 23510
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://hamptonroadscf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Huntingburg Foundation, Inc.
Old Town Hall
309 North Geiger Street
P.O. Box 255
Huntingburg, IN 47542
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.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: October 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://dccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation
418 Spring Street
Jamestown, NY 14701
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.crcfonline.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Henderson County
401 North Main Street
Suite 300
Hendersonville, NC 28792
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.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfhcforever.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Shelby County
100 South Main Avenue
Suite 202
Sidney, OH 45365
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.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://commfoun.com/grants-scholarships/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
946 North Second Street
Rockford, IL 61107
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfnil.org/
Sponsor: Denver Foundation
1009 Grant Street
Denver, CO 80203
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.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://denverfoundation.org/scholarships/scholarship-opportunities/
Sponsor: Perry County Community Foundation
817 12th Street
P.O. Box 13
Tell City, IN 47586
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.
Amount: $750
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.communityfoundationalliance.org/perry/
