School of Education

• 50th Anniversary Urban Education Scholarship*
  For students interested in an educational career in an urban environment
  *For Innovative Teacher Pipeline (ITP) students only
  
  
• Ann Elizabeth Marston Endowed Scholarship
  For students in the Teacher Preparation Program with leadership qualities and financial need
  
  
• April Marie “Sweet” Hart Scholarship
  For future teachers who have (or have had) demonstrated interest in gymnastics or cheerleading
  
  
• Barbara E. Gibson Scholarship in Adult Education Certification
  For students enrolled in the online adult literacy certification program
  
  
• Dale Kalkofen Scholarship in Education Leadership
  For students pursuing leadership careers in K-12 schools
  
  
• Department of Teaching and Learning Scholarship
  For students enrolled in the Teacher Preparation Program
  
  
• Dr. William F. Goggin Merit Scholarship
  For students interested in teaching
  
  
• Ena Gross Scholarship in Secondary Mathematics Education
  For degree-seeking students with financial need interested in a career in secondary math education
  
  
• Eugene A. Mason Jr. and Vivian Conway Mason Scholarship Fund
  For students who plan to teach in an urban or high-needs school
  
  
• James O. Hodges Scholarship
  For students interested in careers in elementary education who have been significantly involved with the Student Virginia Education Association
  
  
• Jean E. Lokerson and M. Elise Blankenship Scholarship Fund
  For undergraduate and graduate students
  
  
• Jo Lynne S. DeMary Merit Scholarship in Education
  Merit-based scholarship for students interested in teaching
  
  
• John and Mary Sue Oehler Scholarship for Urban Education*
  For graduate and undergraduate students
  *For Innovative Teacher Pipeline (ITP) students only
  
  
• Loraine M. Stewart Endowed Scholarship*
  For students in the Teacher Preparation Program who have demonstrated a strong interest in multicultural education
  *For Innovative Teacher Pipeline (ITP) students only
  
  
• Mary Ann Wright Scholarship in Educational Leadership
  For degree-seeking students in a K-12 leadership program
  
  
• Meadows L. Phillips and Thomas H. Weatherford Veterans Scholarship
  For students in the Teacher Preparation Program with an honorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces
  
  
• Miriam S. Blake Scholarship in Early and Elementary
  For student leaders with financial need, enrolled in the Teacher Preparation program
  
  
• Pearl Burford Scholarship
  For students planning to teach in elementary schools
  
  
• Phi Delta Kappa at VCU Scholarship
  Merit-based scholarship for students interested in teaching or professional education
  
  
• Rizpah L. Welch Scholarship Fund in the School of Education
  For full-time students majoring in special education
  
  
• Rose B. Adams Scholarship*
  For students pursuing a career in education in an urban or high-needs school
  *For Innovative Teacher Pipeline (ITP) students only
  
  
• S. Virginia and Berta M. Newell Scholarship Fund
  For full-time students in an early and elementary education program
  
  
• School of Education Alumni Council Scholarship
  Merit- and need-based scholarship available for all school programs
  
  
• School of Education Faculty Organization Scholarship
  Need-based award for students taking at least six credits
  
  
• Stephanie, Rebecca and Norris Holt Scholarship*
  For students pursuing careers in urban secondary public education
  *For Innovative Teacher Pipeline (ITP) students only
  
  
• Thomas Louis Wright Scholarship
  For future K-12 teachers, with preference given to those interested in teaching history or social studies
  

Harris Scholars Program
Open to undergraduates (rising junior or senior)

• Dr. Jean E. Lokerson and Dr. M. Elise Blankenship Endowed Scholarship
  For graduate students pursuing a degree in special Education/Learning Disabilities
  
  
• Fred P. Orelove Scholarship in Disability Studies
  For students enrolled in the disability studies certificate program
  
  
• Future Educators Scholarship
  For graduate and undergraduate students
  
  
• S. Stanley and Anita H. Prince Scholarship
  For graduate and undergraduate students

• Ann Sarratt Garner Endowed Scholarship
  For students pursuing an M.Ed. with an early childhood special education concentration
  
  
• Arnold P. Fleshood Scholarship Fund
  For students interested in careers in reading or language arts education
  
  
• Claire McCarthy Scholarship
  For master's students in the Center for Sport Leadership
  
  
• Colleen Canvin Clark Scholarship in Counselor Education
  For degree-seeking students in counselor education program with strong financial need
  
  
• Debbie and Todd House Urban Education Scholarship in Math and Science
  For students interested in teaching science or math in urban secondary schools
  
  
• Dr. A. Gaynelle Whitlock Scholarship
  Merit- and need-based scholarship for future elementary school counselors
  
  
• Dr. Le Etta Pratt (Lee) Merit Scholarship
  Merit-based award for those interested in teaching special education
  
  
• Elaine West Johnson Scholarship in Special Education
  For students committed to teaching children with disabilities in urban environments
  
  
• Jack A. Duncan Scholarship Fund in the School of Education
  For degree-seeking students in counselor education programs
  
  
• Jessie Hibbs Scholarship
  For female Virginia residents with dependent children
  
  
• John A. Van de Walle Professional Development Fund
  For students looking to teach math in a K-8 environment
  
  
• John A. Van de Walle Scholarship
  For students looking to teach math in a K-8 environment
  
  
• John R. Cook Scholarship in Counselor Education
  For graduate students seeking a degree in counseling
  
  
• Michael D. Davis Scholarship in Urban Education*
  For future teachers or special educators interested in working in urban settings with diverse populations
  *For Innovative Teacher Pipeline (ITP) students only
  
  
• N. Thelma Jones Scholarship in Education
  For full-time M.T. students planning to enter secondary education
  
  
• Noyce II Scholarship/Stipend
  For future teachers in STEM fields committed to working in urban settings
  
  
• Patricia Duncan Scholarship Fund in Reading and Language Arts
  For students pursuing a career in reading or language arts education
  
  
• Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Scholarships
  University-wide scholarship available for students with minimum 3.8 GPA
  
  
• Richard J. Rezba Scholarship in Science Education
  For students pursuing a career in science education
  
  
• Robert and Gladys Fleming Scholarship
  For part-time and full-time students seeking administration and supervision, counselor education or adult education degrees
  
  
• The Howard G. Garner Scholarship Fund
  For students exploring interdisciplinary solutions to development disabilities
  
  
• Vicki Godsey White Scholarship in Special Education
  For students studying early childhood special education
  
  
• Waverly M. Cole Scholarship in Science Education
  For master's degree students with a science concentration
  
  
• William C. Bosher Jr. Scholarship
  For students seeking a master's degree in administration and supervision

• Andrew and Darnetta Daire Dissertation Scholarship
  For students conducting impactful doctoral dissertation research work addressing the needs of a high needs population
  
  
• Betty G. Leggett Scholarship
  For students enrolled in the Ph.D. in education program, with a concentration in art education
  
  
• Schumacher Fund for Dissertation Research
  For doctoral students working on dissertation research
  
  
• Seyfarth Family Scholarship
  For Ph.D. students in the educational leadership track, committed to a career in public education

Each year during the Spring semester, all currently enrolled School of Education students will receive notice when the scholarship application process opens for submissions via the Ram Scholarship Hub.  The majority of School of Education scholarships are only available to students who have at least one semester of completed coursework as a VCU School of Education student.

School of Education students may apply for the $500 emergency fund scholarship on Ram Scholarship Hub at any time.

We will open our next annual scholarship application window on March 1, 2025. You must submit your application by April 15, 2025.

If you’ve completed at least one semester as a School of Education, you can apply.

Note: Some scholarships are open to prospective and incoming students only.

Start by going to the RAMS Scholarship HUB, where you’ll find the scholarship application.

1. Login with your eID and password. 
2. Complete the VCU General Application.
3. Complete the School of Education Conditional Application.
4. Submit your application - you will automatically be considered for those scholarships where you meet eligibility requirements.

*Please note that there are some scholarship opportunities that require additional questions to be answered, and you have to apply for them directly.

Yes.

We notify all recipients by July 1.

Funds are applied to your coursework starting in the fall semester. Your funds will be processed in mid-July by University Financial Aid, which posts your scholarship dollars directly to your VCU student account by late August.

Contact the university’s Scholarships and Financial Aid Office at scholarships@vcu.edu.

No, unless you are in the Innovative Teacher Pipeline.

Yes, unless the scholarship lists full-time status in its eligibility.

Yes.

Reach out to Samantha Ray, Student Services Specialist, at raysa@vcu.edu.