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
Battle Creek Public Schools Student Teaching Internship Scholarship
Scholarship Available to
Full-time undergraduate students who plan to student teach in Battle Creek
Award amount
Varies; provides full tuition coverage for all required semester courses
Level
- Undergraduate
Criteria for Applying
Grand Valley State University's College of Education and Community Innovation and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation have partnered with Battle Creek Public Schools to offer the Battle Creek Public Schools Student Teaching Internship Scholarship. Scholarship funding covers full tuition for up to 16 undergraduate credit hours. Recipients also receive up to a $4,300 stipend to assist with cost of housing, textbooks, and mileage.
Applicants must:
- Be interested in completing your Student Teaching Internship in Battle Creek Public Schools.
- Be eligible for application to a Student Teaching Internship through the College of Education and Community Innovation.
- Respond with an essay: In 100 words or fewer, please tell us why you are interested in the opportunity to student teach in Battle Creek Public Schools.
Complete the online application. Recipients will be selected through an application review process and possible an interview.
PLEASE NOTE: The Battle Creek Public Schools Student Teaching Internship Scholarship application must be completed by filling out the application form.
Application
Form for Battle Creek Public Schools
Student Teaching
Internship Scholarship
Application Due
- February 1st
- September 15th
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