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
Holliday-Willey Psychology Scholarship for the Study of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Scholarship Available to
Psychology or CSAT majors
Award amount
Varies
Level
- Undergraduate
- Graduate
Criteria for Applying
- Junior or Senior undergraduate or graduate standing (55 credits or more)
- Enrollment as a degree-seeking Psychology major, Comprehensive Science and Arts of Teaching (CSAT) major, or a related field at GVSU
- Enrolled full time as undergraduate or graduate
- Must express and demonstrate an academic interest in Autism Spectrum Disorders as evidenced by a scholarship application essay, which includes future educational and career goals
- Must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better
- Financial need is not required. However, all other qualifications being equal, priority will be given to scholarship applicants that have financial need based on the current FAFSA
Application Due
- March 1st
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