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
- Undergraduate
- Must be entering junior or senior year or beginning graduate-level work
- Must have full-time status as a bachelor of Music Education. Students in the GVSU secondary education program within the College of Education, with music minor may be considered if no Music Education majors qualify
- Completion of mid-program review by the Department of Music prior to semester of application
- Completion of all core music courses prior to semester of application
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
- Must demonstrate financial need, must file FAFSA
- March 1st
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