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Author: Anna Ondieki

Generation Hope Scholarship

Scholarship For Student Parents

Generation Hope is a non-profit organization that supports student parents. They are currently recruiting for their Generation Hope Scholars program. Apply here by Monday, May 1, 2023!

Eligibility Requirements:
  • 25 years old or under, and must be a teen parent (pregnant or parenting at 19 years old or under)
  • Planning to attend or attending a nonprofit college within 50 miles of DC, seeking an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
  • Must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination by July 2023
  • Open to U.S. Citizens, Permanent Legal Residents, and DACA recipients.
Generation Hope Scholars receive: 
  • Scholarship of up to $2,400/year
  • Mentor dedicated to their success 
  • Access to free mental health support, tutoring, and career coaching
  • Access to an emergency fund
  • Community of other teen parents 

Read the flyer below for more information, including eligibility requirements.

This is an external scholarship opportunity and is fully coordinated by an outside organization with no affiliation with George Mason University, the College of Education of Human Development (CEHD), or with the Office of Student and Academic Affairs (SAA).

Summer 2023 Graduate Peer Advisor (GPA) Opportunities

Summer 2023 Graduate Peer Advisor Opportunities

The CEHD Office of Student and Academic Affairs (SAA), in collaboration with the Office of the Associate Provost for Graduation Education (APGE), will support up to five (5) Graduate Peer Advisors (GPAs) for Summer 2023.

View this announcement for additional details about the position(s) and the qualifications. The position duties are fairly broad in support of CEHD graduate student enrollment, retention, and student success. The GPAs will support projects throughout the College and will have occasional meetings and trainings with the APGE staff. 

The duration of the appointment is June 10, 2023 – August 24, 2023.

The deadline to apply is Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 11:59 PM EDT. Apply here!

Select applicants will be invited to interview the week of April 24, 2023. Finalists will be notified by Friday, April 28, and will be required to officially accept the offer in writing by Monday, May 1. Please contact [email protected] with questions.

CEHD Scholarships Now Open for Fall 2023

Fall 2023 Scholarships Now Open

Numerous CEHD scholarships are now open and accepting applications through Tuesday, May 30, 2023. These scholarships will be dispersed to recipients in the Fall 2023 semester. 

Please view the CEHD Scholarships and Awards webpage for information on eligibility requirements and how to apply. Scholarships currently accepting applications have “Apply by [date]” noted after their name on the site. 

Unless otherwise noted, all scholarship applications are hosted through GMU Academic Works. Log in to their site today to be matched with the scholarships you are eligible for!

Scholarships Open Now
Annandale Woman's Club Endowed Scholarship
Dr. Marjory F. Brown-Azarowicz Scholarship
Kyle Wilson Memorial Scholarship
The Bernard and Marianne Harless Scholarship Fund
The Phyllis Cofield Pajardo Scholarship Fund
Wen Pei Wu Scholarship

CEHD Students Chosen to Attend the TOP Institute

CEHD Students Chosen to Attend the Teachers of Promise Institute

The 2023 Teachers of Promise (TOP) Institute was held this past weekend, and five CEHD students were nominated to attend this prestigious event. 

The Teachers of Promise (TOP) Institute was established in 2004 to identify and recognize the best prospective teachers from college and university schools of education across Virginia. The Institute is funded by The Teachers of Promise Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization based in Roanoke, Virginia, and is organized by a team of practicing educators. To date, the Institute has honored more than 3,650 Teachers of Promise from more than three dozen institutions of higher education.

CEHD Students in Attendance:

Colleen Cook – English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Education (PK–12 Licensure)

Vaishnavi Dholakia – Special Education 

Dianne Mcshane – Health and Physical Education

Yong-joon Park – Secondary Education

Isabel Pigott – Elementary Education

We are so proud of our incredible students, and look forward to seeing the influential work they contribute to the field of education!

DKG Frances N. Wimer Recruitment Grant Application Is Open

DKG Frances N. Wilmer Recruitment Grant

The Delta Kappa Gamma (DKG) Society invites education students who meet the qualifications below to apply for the DKG Frances N. Wimer Recruitment Grant. The grant consists of $1,000 paid directly to a rising junior, senior, or postgraduate at an accredited college/university who is a resident of the greater Richmond area and plans to pursue a teaching career.

Qualifications/Eligibility

The applicant must be:

  • a rising junior, senior, or graduate level at a college/university in Virginia
  • majoring in a teacher preparation curriculum
  • carrying a full-time credit load as determined by the university/college
  • maintaining at least a 3.0 grade average
  • a resident of the greater Richmond area: City of Richmond, counties of Henrico, Powhatan, Goochland, Chesterfield, Charles City, New Kent, and Hanover.
Application Process

The applicant should complete the application below, requesting that a faculty member complete the faculty nomination portion. Applications must be completed and returned to the Scholarship Committee of Delta Kappa Gamma, Beta Chapter, along with a letter/statement of commitment, and an official college transcript by April 14, 2023. 

If the committee cannot easily select one applicant, finalists may be interviewed, probably virtually. Once the winner is selected, all applicants will be informed of the results by May 2023.

Please read through the application packet below for further instructions and information. Questions? Please contact DKG chapter chair, Anne Rowe at [email protected] or (804) 323-3408.

Application Packet
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