Education + Teaching
Unless otherwise noted, UIC Scholarships does not administer or sponsor the programs listed on its website. The content of these pages are merely a guide for current undergraduate and professional school students at UIC. Deadlines are subject to change without notice, and for questions or contact information, please refer to the website that the short description is linked to.This webpage also does not represent an exhaustive list of awards in this area.
September
Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship
(UIC STUDENTS APPLY THROUGH the Office of External Fellowships ONLY)
for students who have completed a bachelor's degree, a year abroad as an English language teaching assistant in one of 70 countries
October
Woodrow Wilson Indiana Teaching Fellowship
(First application deadline) for college seniors, recent graduates and career changers in the STEM disciplines; earn master's degree in education and teaching certification in Indiana for teaching placement in high-need urban or rural secondary school. Deadlines are also offered in November and January.
The Maineri Law Firm Higher Education Scholarship offers financial assistance to college students who seek education that goes beyond a four-year undergraduate degree.
November
Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Foundation Disabled Veterans Scholarships for Spring Semester for Spring Semester awards of $2,500 each for active-duty service personnel, honorably discharged U.S. military veterans, reservists, and National Guard personnel who are disabled because of wounds received during active-duty combat service in Enduring Freedom-Afghanistan or Iraqi Freedom Operations; must be an undergraduate student studying electrical, aerospace, systems or computer engineering; computer engineering technology; computer network systems; information systems security; computer information systems; information systems management; technology management; electronics engineering technology; computer science; physics; mathematics; or science or mathematics education
Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program for Americans with bachelors' degrees; opportunity to live in Japan and teach English for a minimum of two years
The Nancy Larson Foundation College Scholarships are to support undergraduate juniors and seniors and graduate students majoring in elementary education.
Princeton in Asia for students who have completed a bachelor's degree; yearlong, service-oriented fellowships in 18 Asian countries in the fields of education, international development (NGOs), environmental advocacy, journalism, law and business, with a majority of fellows working as English teachers at universities and high schools
Woodrow Wilson Indiana Teaching Fellowship
(Second application deadline) for college seniors, recent graduates and career changers in the STEM disciplines; earn master's degree in education and teaching certification in Indiana for teaching placement in high-need urban or rural secondary school. Deadlines are also offered in October and January.
January
Woodrow Wilson Indiana Teaching Fellowship
(Last application deadline) for college seniors, recent graduates and career changers in the STEM disciplines; earn master's degree in education and teaching certification in Indiana for teaching placement in high-need urban or rural secondary school. Deadlines are also offered in October and November.
February
Daughters of the American Revolution | Edward G. and Helen A. Borgens Elementary and Secondary Teacher Education Scholarships two (2) one-time, preferred amount awards of up to $1,500 for students (25) years of age or older; one award for students studying to teach at the elementary school level; the other to students studying to teach at the secondary level; have at least a 3.5/4.0 GPA and be a college sophomore; can be applied for more than once
Jewish Federation Academic Scholarship Program for Jewish college and graduate students pursuing degrees in the "helping" professions, including teaching
March
Illinois Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver Program students or current teachers pursuing studies related to special education in schools in the state of Illinois
The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation offers three types of fellowships for graduating seniors, graduate students, and professionals working towards their master’s in teaching. Applicants must be interested in or already teaching American history or American government to grades 7-12.
April
American Federation of Teachers Scholarship Programs awards for members of the teachers' union and their dependents
The Brown Medical and Education (MEA) Foundation Teaching Scholarship is for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in teaching or education. Applicants must demonstrate their leadership abilities and identify as a member of at least one of these groups: Black/African American, Native American/ American Indian, Hispanic/ Latin American, Asian, or Pacific Islander.
The Winnebago County Retired Teachers Association awards the Blanche J. Martin Scholarship. Applicants must be pursuing the career of Elementary Education.
May
The American Association of School Personnel Administrators (AASPA) – Leon Bradley Scholarship is offered to minority students in their final year of completing certification/endorsement requirements to enter the field of teaching and school leadership.
Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics Scholarship seeks to support Illinois students who aspire to be teachers in Mathematics or other fields.
Variable Deadline
The All Education Schools Scholarship Resources is a listing of 20 scholarships for students pursing education studies.
Boettcher Foundation Urban Teacher Fellowship Program for those who have completed a bachelor's degree; commit to 5 years teaching in urban schools in Colorado; teaching license and master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction fully funded
Chicago Early Learning Workforce Scholarship seeks to support Chicago based students who aspire to be early childhood educators.
Math for America Newton Fellowship Program for students who have completed a bachelor's degree with significant coursework (major, minor) in mathematics; teaching placements and paid master's degree in Berkeley, Los Angeles, and San Diego, CA; Washington, DC; New York City; Boston, MA; and Utah