School of Education Scholarships

Students can apply for School of Education Scholarships using one application. The annual scholarship application is currently closed and will reopen in February 2025 for 2025-2026 academic year awards. Students who wish to apply can do so by completing the School of Education Scholarship Application. Student must use their SPU credentials to apply. Students should be able to demonstrate financial need and elaborate on their position as outlined in the application. Criteria for consideration are as follows:

• For undergraduates: be admitted to the School of Education as a teacher certification candidate.
• For graduate students: be admitted to a School of Education graduate degree or certification program.
• Be enrolled at least half time each quarter during the academic year.
• Maintain all student requirements for continuation in the program.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Belong to an under-represented ethnic minority group.
• Be employed half time or more in a state-approved Christian elementary or secondary school.

The School of Education Scholarship Committee awards scholarships based on available funds. Awarded funds are allocated quarterly, and any exceptions to the allocation schedule are handled on a case-by-case basis. Contact the Associate Director for Graduate Programs with any questions.