Scholarships
Thanks to the generous support of our donors, the School of Education currently offers more than 60 scholarships to students of all levels: from doctoral candidates to undergrads. Please see the full list of scholarships and eligibility criteria below.
If you have questions about our scholarships, see our Scholarship FAQs.
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All students | Incoming/prospective students only | Undergraduate students only | Graduate/undergraduate students only | Graduate/doctoral students only | Doctoral students only
Scholarships open to all students
- 50th Anniversary Urban Education Scholarship*
For students who are 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
Support for students enrolled in the online adult literacy certification program - Dale Kalkofen Scholarship in Education Leadership
Supports students pursuing leadership careers in K-12 schools - Department of Teaching and Learning Scholarship
Available 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
Available 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 a School of Education student who plans 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 enrolled in the VCU School of Education
*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 who have received 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
Supports 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 of Education 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 - The Gay B. and Ernest R. Sanders Scholars Fund*
Supports the best and brightest students who have a dream to teach in high needs schools
*For Innovative Teacher Pipeline (ITP) students only - Thomas Louis Wright Scholarship
Supports future K-12 teachers, with preference given to those interested in teaching history or social studies - VCU School of Education General Scholarship Fund
For undergraduate and graduate students
Scholarships open to incoming and prospective students only
- New Incoming VCU School of Education Scholarship
Open to all accepted students starting in Summer 2024, Fall 2024, or Spring 2025 - Teachers for Tomorrow (LEAP) Scholarship
Open to current Virginia high school seniors or Virginia Community College System transfer students who meet eligibility criteria - Roger and Amelia Flora Merit Scholarship
Open to new incoming students (high seniors) who are Virginia resident demonstrating interest in math/science with a 3.5 or higher GPA
Scholarships open to undergraduate students only
- Harris Scholars Program
Open to undergraduates (rising junior or senior)
Scholarships open to graduate and undergraduate students only
- Dr. Jean E. Lokerson and Dr. M. Elise Blankenship Endowed Scholarship
Open to graduate students pursuing a degree in Special Education/Learning Disabilities in the School of Education - Fred P. Orelove Scholarship in Disability Studies
For students enrolled in the disability studies certificate program - Future Educators Scholarship
Open to graduate and undergraduate students - S. Stanley and Anita H. Prince Scholarship
Open to graduate and undergraduate School of Education students only
Scholarships open to graduate and doctoral students only
- Ann Sarratt Garner Endowed Scholarship
Available 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
Available to female Virginia residents with dependent children - John A. Van de Walle Professional Development Fund
For students looking to teach math education in a K-8 environment - John A. Van de Walle Scholarship
For students looking to teach math education 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
Available to full-time M.T. students planning to enter secondary education - Noyce II Scholarship/Stipend
Supports 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
Available 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
Supports 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
Scholarships for doctoral students only
- Andrew and Darnetta Daire Dissertation Scholarship
Available 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
