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.

November

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

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

April

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

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