The College of Education is committed to preparing teachers, counselors, and school leaders. We believe that educators improve the lives of children through greater access to educational opportunities. At the College of Education, we understand that training to become an educator often requires a full-time course load as well as a significant fieldwork commitment. There are several financial aid options, including loans, grants, and scholarships available to make it more affordable for aspiring teachers and educators to focus on completing their training. Thank you to COE students who apply for a scholarship. Please check your Toro email for an announcement from the Financial Aid Office. Annual scholarship period coming soon!
List of College of Education Scholarships
Bergen Family Endowed Scholarship
The Bergen Family Scholarship is designated for a high achieving student within the Teacher Education Multiple Subject program.
Amount: $1000
Requirements:
Full-time student in the TED Multiple Subject Program
3.5 or above GPA
Demonstrated financial need
Preference to those pursuing a Bilingual Authorization
Brazzeller Family Credentialing Assistance Scholarship
Amount: $4750
Requirements:
Enrollment in a credential program, student teaching or intern options
Financial need
Students from underrepresented groups and students of color are encouraged to apply.
Naomi Byers Scholarship
The Naomi Byers Scholarship is designated for a student enrolled in the Teacher Education division at CSUDH. The recipient should be pursuing a single subject teaching credential in Mathematics, Life Sciences or Physical Science.
Amount: Varies, up to $1500
Requirements:
Enrollment in Teacher Education Division
Student teaching at LAUSD secondary school
Preparing for senior subject teaching credential in Mathematics, Life Sciences, or Physical Science
CA Retired Teachers Association South Bay Division # 46
The CA Retired Teachers Association South Bay Division #46 Scholarship is designated for a student enrolled in the Teacher Education program at CSUDH.
Amount: Varies, up to $1000
Requirements:
Must be enrolled in the Teacher Education Program
Student teaching
3.0 or above GPA
Demonstrated financial need
California Retired Teachers Association Orange County Central Division #44
The California Retired Teachers Association Orange County Central Division #44 Scholarship is designated for a student enrolled in the Teacher Education program at CSUDH.
Amount: Varies, up to $1000
Requirements:
Enrollment in the Teacher Education Program
Student teaching
3.0 or above GPA
Demonstrated financial need
Carson Companies Scholarship
The Carson Companies Scholarship is designated for a student who is pursuing a Liberal Studies major. The student should demonstrate high academic achievement.
Amount: Full payment of in-state & CSUDH mandatory registration fees
Requirements:
Liberal Studies major
May also support Liberal major pursuing a teaching credential
3.5 or above GPA
COE Honorary and Memorial
The COE Honorary and Memorial Scholarship is designated for a student in the College of Education.
Amount: Varies, up to $1000
Requirements:
Student in College of Education
3.0 or above GPA
College of Education Master’s Endowed Scholarship
The College of Education Master’s Endowed Scholarship is designated for a student pursuing a master’s degree in Education at CSUDH. The scholarship is intended for a student working or planning to work in PreK-14 education.
Amount: Varies, up to $1000
Requirements:
Student pursuing a master’s degree in Education
Applicant is working or planning to work in the PreK-14 education field
3.5 or above GPA
Personal statement (2 page limit) addressing how completion of the master’s degree will (1) affect the professional growth of the applicant and (2) improve PreK-14 education
Davis Family Graduate Education Endowed Scholarship
The Davis Family Graduate Education Endowed Scholarship is designated for a student who is pursuing a Master’s Degree in the Curriculum and Instruction program. The successful applicant must have two or more years of successful teaching experience in urban schools.
Amount: $500
Requirements:
Must be pursuing a MA in the Curriculum & Instruction program
3.5 GPA or above
Must have two or more years of successful teaching experience in urban schools
Doris A. Davis Endowed Memorial Scholarship
The Doris A. Davis Endowed Memorial Scholarship is designated for a student who is enrolled in a College of Education program. The successful applicant must have graduated from one of the high schools in the City of Compton.
Amount: Varies, up to $1500
Requirements:
Student who graduated from one of the high schools in the City of Compton
Enrolled in a College of Education program
Pursuing a teaching credential
Robert T. DeVries
Amount: Varies, up to $500
Requirements:
Multiple or single subject student teacher
Making education a second career
High academic standing
Financial need
Lawrence DeVoogd Endowed Scholarship
The Lawrence DeVoogd Endowed Scholarship is designated for students enrolled in one of the following College of Education programs: teacher education, liberal studies, teaching credential, and/or master’s degree in Education.
Amount: Varies, up to $1000
Requirements:
Enrolled in one of the following College of Education programs: teacher education, liberal studies, teaching credential, and/or master’s degree in Education
Minimum 2.8 GPA or above
Demonstrated financial need
Must complete personal statement (200-250 words) articulating how students learn best
Hilda S. Baca Fetcenko Endowed Memorial Scholarship
The Hilda S. Baca Fetcenko Endowed Memorial Scholarship is designated for a student enrolled in a College of Education program who is working toward a bilingual (Spanish/English) certification.
Amount: Varies, up to $1200
Requirements:
Student enrolled in a College of Education program
Working toward a bilingual (Spanish/English) certification
3.2 or above GPA
Demonstrated financial need
Miguel Gallegos Memorial Scholarship
The Miguel Gallegos Memorial Scholarship is designated for a student enrolled in College of Education program, who is working toward a bilingual (Spanish/English) certification.
Amount: Varies, up to $1000
Requirements:
Student enrolled in a College of Education program working toward a bilingual (Spanish/English) certification (preference given to initial certification)
3.5 or above GPA
Demonstrated financial need
Kaufman Family Endowed Scholarship
The Kaufman Family Endowed Scholarship is designated for students in the Multiple Subject Student Teaching option who intend to teach in an urban school.
Amount: Varies, up to $1000
Requirements:
Multiple subject student teacher intending to teach in an urban school
3.0 GPA in the last 60 units of undergraduate & graduate work
Demonstrated financial need
Joette Lavarini Memorial Scholarship
The Joette Lavarini Memorial Scholarship is designated for a student who is pursuing student teaching at an elementary school. The student must have high academic standing to be eligible.
Amount: Varies, up to $500
Requirements:
Student teacher at an elementary school
High academic standing
Demonstrated financial need
Barry “Poppa” Levinson Endowed Scholarship in Education
The Barry “Poppa” Levinson Endowed Scholarship in Education is designated for a student with special needs pursuing a degree in the College of Education at CSUDH.
Amount: Varies, up to $1000
Requirements:
Student with special needs pursuing a degree in a College of Education undergraduate or graduate program and/or
Student pursuing degree in Special Education
Laura E. Settle Scholarship.
Amount: $4000
Requirements:
Enrollment in the credential program
High academic standing
Financial need
Gil and Shirley Smith Scholarship.
The Gil and Shirley Smith Scholarship is designated for a student within the College of Education. The student must be a returning undergraduate student with at least one semester of coursework remaining in their pre-teaching or teacher prep program.
Amount: Varies, up to $1000
Requirements:
Student in College of Education
Returning CSUDH undergraduate with at least one semester of coursework remaining in their pre-teaching or teacher prep program.
Minimum 3.0 or above GPA
Demonstrated financial need
Stanley Prep CSUDH International Endowed Scholarship
The Stanley Prep CSUDH International Endowed Scholarship is designated for a student within the College of Education who is participating in a study abroad program in South Korea, or for an international student pursuing a degree or certificate in education.
Amount: Varies, up to $1000
Requirements:
Student in College of Education participating in a study program abroad in South Korea, or an international student pursuing degree or certificate in Education
3.0 GPA
Personal statement (up to 500 words) articulating how scholarship will help them achieve their goals
Sidney Family Scholarship
Student in the College of Education who is a parent and pursuing a degree or credential.
Amount: $1,000
Requirements:
Financial need
Student who demonstrates Hattie Mae Sidney’s motto-- “If I can help somebody as I pass along, my living shall not be in vain.”
Students from underrepresented groups and students of color are encouraged to apply.
Teaching Credential with Added Authorization in Computer Science Scholarship
The Teaching Credential with Added Authorization in Computer Science Scholarship is designated for a student pursuing their preliminary teaching credential and an added authorization in computer science.
Amount: Full payment of CSUDH mandatory registration fees
Requirements:
Must be a student pursuing their preliminary teaching credential and an added authorization in computer science
Must have, or be in a process of completing, a computer science undergraduate degree
James E. Williams Memorial Scholarship
The James E. Williams Memorial Scholarship is designated for a student enrolled in the teacher credential program at CSUDH. The successful applicant should plan to teach at an inner city or economically challenged school.
Amount: Varies, up to $500
Requirements:
Enrollment in the teacher credential program
Applicant plans to teach at an inner city or economically challenged school
Commitment to first year of teaching in an inner-city school
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Demonstrated financial need
How to Apply
The COE Scholarship application can be completed online through your CSUDH portal.
Before you apply:
Review the application and prepare your responses to the application questions.
You must complete a series of four questions with two additional questions for MA students who wish to be considered for two of the MA scholarships. You may want to complete in MS Word or another word processing program to write and edit. Then you may cut and paste into the application. Specific details are provided in the application online.
Ask your Professor or advisor for a letter of recommendation.
You will be asked to upload one signed letter of recommendation. Let your recommender know that the letters must be sent to you before the deadline so you may upload. Give them at least 2 weeks to complete the recommendation.
Note: If you are in a preliminary credential program and would like to be considered for the Laura E. Settle Scholarship ($4000), please submit two letters of recommendation.
Prepare your Resume.
You will be asked to provide a resume with your application.
Complete the Application:
Log onto your CSUDH Student Center and choose the scholarship button.
Choose the apply to CSUDH Scholarships and log in using your regular log on information.
Choose the College of Education Scholarships
Start Application. You will be asked a series of questions which allows the scholarship committee to determine the scholarships for which you are eligible. Continue to complete using the next button. Once the application is completed with all of the items mentioned above, you will be asked to submit.
After you Apply: If you are selected for one of the scholarships, the money is deposited into your student financial account.
Note: You must be enrolled during the academic year for which you are applying.
Grants and Loan Forgiveness Programs
The Golden State Teacher Grant Program
GSTG provides up to $20,000 for students who are enrolled in a preliminary teaching credential program or a pupil personnel services credential. Students must have unmet financial eligibility and agree to teach in a high needs school for four years. More information about the grant and the list of high needs schools may be found at the California Student Aid Commission website: http://www.csac.ca.gov/gstg
Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program
Under the Teacher Loan Forgiveness (TLF) Program, if you teach full time for five complete and consecutive academic years in a low-income school or educational service agency, and meet other qualifications, you may be eligible for forgiveness of up to $17,500.
Federal Perkins Loan
You may be eligible to have all or a portion of your Federal Perkins Loan canceled (based on your employment or volunteer service) or discharged (under certain conditions).
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you’re employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans
Other Grants and Scholarships for credential candidates
Admitted to a teaching credential program at a CSU Campus
Maintain a GPA of 3.0 while enrolled in the program.
Earn a Bilingual Authorization in an Asian Language, such as Cantonese, Hmong, Japanese, Khmer (Cambodian), Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog, and Vietnamese, upon completion.
Participate in events (professional development, conferences, and seminars) hosted by the Consortium.
Teach or apply for a teaching position (proof required) in an Asian dual language program in a PreK-12 public school setting upon earning a Bilingual Authorization.
Complete the post-program survey to provide feedback on the program and progress.
Maintain a GPA of 3.0 while enrolled in the program.
Earn a Bilingual Authorization in an Asian Language, such as Cantonese, Hmong, Japanese, Khmer (Cambodian), Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog, and Vietnamese, upon completion.
Participate in events (professional development, conferences, and seminars) hosted by the Consortium.
Teach or apply for a teaching position (proof required) in an Asian dual language program in a PreK-12 public school setting upon earning a Bilingual Authorization.
Complete the post-program survey to provide feedback on the program and progress.
The financial aid office are committed to providing quality service, guidance, and resources to students in the pursuit of their educational goals and support the campus mission for educational access.
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