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
Dr. Jeanne J. Arnold First Generation Urban Schools Scholarship
Scholarship Available to
First generation undergraduate students
Award amount
Varies
Level
- Undergraduate
Criteria for Applying
- Must be the first person in their immediate family to pursue a college degree (neither parent/guardian has a four-year degree), as reported on their admissions application.
- Must be a graduate of a high school identified as an urban school, or additional schools identified by the financial aid office (please contact financial aid office for full listing).
- Incoming transfer students are eligible, including those transferring from a community college in Michigan, and who are also graduates of a listed urban high school.
- Recipients must maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average and be making satisfactory academic progress according to the norms established by the University.
- Preference will be given to graduates from Michigan Urban Schools.
- Candidates must be accepted by Grand Valley State University for enrollment, and recipients must be attending GVSU as full-time degree-seeking undergraduate students to be eligible to receive this scholarship.
- Must have financial need as demonstrated by Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Application Due
- March 1st
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