Graduate Student Scholarships
In order to deliver an exceptional educational experience to students, the College of Education seeks to address the financial needs of students and reward academic achievement. Through the generosity of donors, the College of Education offers scholarships based on financial need, academic achievement and career aims.
Scholarships offered by specific programs Heading link
Some of our graduate programs offer scholarships for specific tracks and areas of study:
$5 for 4 Scholarships and Promise Fund Scholarships Heading link
Deadline: Rolling
The $5 for 4 Scholarship and the Promise Fund Scholarship help to support students who display an immediate financial need that will impede their continued enrollment in the College of Education. To be eligible, students must be enrolled full-time in College of Education programs, in good academic standing, and demonstrate financial need.
Aimee Strawn Math and Science Scholarship in Urban Education Heading link
Deadline: October 31 | Decision on December 15
This scholarship is being offered to students who are specializing in the teaching of mathematics and science to urban elementary school students in Chicago in memory of Professor Aimee Strawn.
UIC Urban Teacher Scholarship Heading link
Deadline: October 31 | Decision on December 15
The UIC Urban Teacher Scholarship helps support current MEd students who intend to become certified teachers in Chicago Public Schools. To be eligible students must be enrolled in one of the following MEd programs: Science Education, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, or Language, Literacies, and Learning.
Naomi Kaye Scholarship Heading link
Deadline: October 31 | Decision on December 15
The Naomi Kaye Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship that recognizes students’ strengths as exhibited by their course performance and grade point average. Secondary consideration is given to financial need as demonstrated in the statement of financial need.