Student Scholarships
GVSU Education Program students annually receive financial aid through scholarships and grants designed specifically for students pursuing careers in Education.
Scholarships are available for the Undergraduate/Initial and the Graduate/Advanced Education programs. Each scholarship is made possible by the generosity of individuals and organizations dedicated to preparing high-quality educators.
Please note that an essay is required for many scholarships. Each essay should describe how the particular scholarship will benefit you and should address the specific eligibility criteria for the scholarship.
Below is a list of scholarships for Education students and first-generation students. The Search filter allows you to look for specific scholarships by entering a keyword. You can view the criteria for scholarships by selecting "View" next to each scholarship title.
Scholarships
Scholarship Name
Green Family First Generation College of Education Scholarship
Scholarship Available to
First generation students; students pursuing education
Award amount
Varies
Level
- Undergraduate
Criteria for Applying
- Recipients must be accepted for or currently enrolled at GVSU
- Must be an undergraduate junior or senior and enrolled for 12 credit hours or more in the College of Education
- Must have a cumulative 2.8 GPA or higher
- Must be identified on their admissions application as students who are the first in their family (First Generation) to earn a four-year degree
Application Due
- March 1st
Grand Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. It encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities.