Scholarships
Thanks to the generous support of our donors, the School of Education currently offers 54 scholarships to students of all levels: from doctoral candidates to undergrads. Select a scholarship below for more details, including eligibility criteria.
If you have questions about our scholarships, see our Scholarship FAQs.
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Scholarships open to all students
- 50th Anniversary Urban Education Scholarship
For students who are interested in an educational career in an urban environment - Rose B. Adams Scholarship
For students pursuing a career in education in an urban or high needs school - Virginia A. Arnold Scholarship Fund
For students with financial need, interested in teaching elementary or middle school - 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 - Jo Lynne S. DeMary Merit Scholarship in Education
Merit based scholarship for students interested in teaching - Barbara E. Gibson Scholarship in Adult Education Certification
Support for students enrolled in the online adult literacy certification 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 - April Marie “Sweet” Hart Scholarship
For future teachers who have (or have had) demonstrated interest in gymnastics or cheerleading - James O. Hodges Scholarship
For students interested in careers in elementary education who have been significantly involved with the Student Virginia Education Association - Stephanie, Rebecca and Norris Holt Scholarship
For students pursuing careers in urban secondary public education - Dale Kalkofen Scholarship in Education Leadership
Supports students pursuing leadership careers in K-12 schools - Jean E. Lokerson and M. Elise Blankenship Scholarship Fund
For undergraduate and graduate students - Ann Elizabeth Marston Endowed Scholarship
For students in the teacher preparation program with leadership qualities and financial need - 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 - S. Virginia and Berta M. Newell Scholarship Fund
For full-time students in an early and elementary education program - John and Mary Sue Oehler Scholarship for Urban Education
For graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in the VCU School of Education - Phi Delta Kappa at VCU Scholarship
Merit-based scholarship for students interested in teaching or professional education - 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 - Loraine M. Stewart Endowed Scholarship
For students in the teacher preparation program who have demonstrated a strong interest in multicultural education - VCU School of Education General Scholarship Fund
For undergraduate and graduate students - 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 - Rizpah L. Welch Scholarship Fund in the School of Education
Supports full-time students majoring in special education - Mary Ann Wright Scholarship in Educational Leadership
For degree-seeking students in a K-12 leadership program - Thomas Louis Wright Scholarship
Supports future K-12 teachers, with preference given to those interested in teaching history or social studies - School of Education Faculty Organization Scholarship
Need-based award for students taking at least six credits - Department of Teaching and Learning Scholarship
Available for students enrolled in the teacher preparation program - School of Education Alumni Council Scholarship
Merit- and need-based scholarship available for all School of Education programs
Scholarships open to incoming and prospective students only
- New Incoming VCU School of Education Scholarship
Open to all accepted students starting in summer 2023, fall 2023 or spring 2024 - New Reading Specialist VCU School of Education Scholarship
Open to incoming/prospective students to the Post-Masters Certificate for Reading Specialists or the M.Ed. in Reading, Reading Specialist concentration - Roger and Amelia (Amy) Flora Merit Scholarship Fund
Open to high school seniors or Virginia Community College System transfer students who meet the eligibility criteria of a minimum 3.5 GPA , and a demonstrated interest in/desire to teach math and/or science - Teachers for Tomorrow (LEAP) Scholarship
Open to current Virginia high school seniors or Virginia Community College System transfer students who meet eligibility criteria
Scholarships open to undergraduate students only
- Harris Scholars Program
Open to undergraduates (rising junior or senior)
Scholarships open to graduate and undergraduate students only
- Future Educators Scholarship
Open to graduate and undergraduate students - Fred P. Orelove Scholarship in Disability Studies
For students enrolled in the disability studies certificate program - 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 - 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
- William C. Bosher Jr. Scholarship
For students seeking a master's degree in administration and supervision - Colleen Canvin Clark Scholarship in Counselor Education
For degree-seeking students in counselor education program with strong financial need - Waverly M. Cole Scholarship in Science Education
For master's degree students with a science concentration - 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 - Jack A. Duncan Scholarship Fund in the School of Education
For degree-seeking students in counselor education programs - Patricia Duncan Scholarship Fund in Reading and Language Arts
For students pursuing a career in reading or language arts education - Robert and Gladys Fleming Scholarship
Available for part-time and full-time students seeking administration and supervision, counselor education or adult education degrees - Arnold P. Fleshood Scholarship Fund
For students interested in careers in reading or language arts education - Ann Sarratt Garner Endowed Scholarship
Available for students pursuing an M.Ed. with an early childhood special education concentration - The Howard G. Garner Scholarship Fund
For students exploring interdisciplinary solutions to development disabilities - Jessie Hibbs Scholarship
Available to female Virginia residents with dependent children - Debbie and Todd House Urban Education Scholarship in Math and Science
For students interested in teaching science or math in urban secondary schools - Elaine West Johnson Scholarship in Special Education
For students committed to teaching children with disabilities in urban environments - N. Thelma Jones Scholarship in Education
Available to full-time M.T. students planning to enter secondary education - Claire McCarthy Scholarship
For master's students in the Center for Sport Leadership - Noyce II Scholarship/Stipend
Supports future teachers in STEM fields committed to working in urban settings - Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Scholarships
Universitywide scholarship available for students with minimum 3.8 GPA - Dr. Le Etta Pratt (Lee) Merit Scholarship
Merit-based award for those interested in teaching special education - Richard J. Rezba Scholarship in Science Education
For students pursuing a career in science education - 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 - Vicki Godsey White Scholarship in Special Education
Supports students studying early childhood special education - Dr. A. Gaynelle Whitlock Scholarship
Merit- and need-based scholarship for future elementary school counselors
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
