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CEHD scholarship applications for the Spring 2023 semester are now open! Please view the CEHD Scholarships and Awards webpage for information on eligibility requirements and how to apply. Scholarship applications that are currently open have “Apply now!” noted after their name on the site. The deadline to apply for all scholarships open this cycle is Monday, November 28, 2022 at 5:00 pm.

Read more about the criteria for current open scholarships below:

Annandale Woman’s Club Endowed Scholarship

• Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for this scholarship:
  • Submit a completed online application by the deadline.
  • Attempting to complete the final year of a degree or licensure program in Education.
  • Enrolled full-time or part-time in the College of Education and Human Development.
  • Be a US Citizen or permanent resident.
  • Be a resident of Northern Virginia for at least one year prior to receiving the scholarship.
  • Have a strong record of academic merit (3.0 GPA or higher).
  • Write an essay on a topic specified by the application.

Dr. Marjory F. Brown-Azarowicz Scholarship

• Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for this scholarship:
  • Submit a completed online application by the deadline.
  • Be enrolled in the College of Education and Human Development pursuing a program of study leading to initial teaching licensure.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to the teaching profession and the field of education.
  • Exhibit a strong record of academic merit (undergraduate – 3.0 GPA or higher; graduate – 3.5 GPA or higher).
  • Have a FAFSA application on file with the Office of Financial Aid.
  • Write an essay on a topic specified by the application (maximum 300 words).

The Bernard and Marianne Harless Scholarship Fund

• Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for this scholarship:
  • Submit a completed online application by the deadline.
  • Be a full-time graduate or undergraduate student currently enrolled in CEHD’s Bachelor’s/Accelerated Master’s (B/AM) program.
  • Have a strong record of academic merit (minimum 3.0 GPA for undergraduate students / 3.5 GPA for graduate students).
  • Be enrolled in a teaching program toward K-12 licensure.
  • Have a FAFSA application on file with the Office of Financial Aid.
  • Write an essay on a topic specified by the application.

The Phyllis Cofield Pajardo Scholarship Fund

• Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for this scholarship:
  • Submit a completed online application by the deadline.
  • Be enrolled in a Master’s degree program in Educational Leadership or in a Master’s in Education degree program with an Educational Leadership concentration.
  • Be enrolled full-time or part-time in the College of Education and Human Development.
  • Have a strong record of academic merit (3.0 GPA or higher).
  • Have a FAFSA application on file with the Office of Financial Aid.
  • Write an essay on a topic specified by the application (maximum 300 words).

Kyle Wilson Memorial Scholarship

• Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for this scholarship:
  • Submit a completed online application by the deadline.
  • Be currently enrolled in the College of Education and Human Development Athletic Training program.
  • Be admitted to the professional phase of the Athletic Training program.
  • Have at least a 3.0 overall GPA.
  • Write an essay on a topic specified by the application (maximum 300 words).
  • Upload the most recent copy of your resume (via the application). Work experience is not required, but employment history, activities/organizations, awards/honors, etc., that may be relevant to your application is.

The Winant Endowed Scholarship

• Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for this scholarship:
  • Submit a completed online application by the deadline
  • Be enrolled in a graduate degree program in the College of Education and Human Development.
  • Exhibit a strong record of academic merit (3.5 GPA or higher).
  • Have a FAFSA application on file with the Office of Financial Aid demonstrating financial need.
  • Write an essay on a topic specified by the application.

The Rachel Sleichter Scholarship for Teaching Excellence was established in 2022. Rachel graduated in the spring of 2022 with her Masters in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Elementary Education from the College of Education and Human Development. This scholarship honors Rachel’s dedication and persistence, and supports aspiring teachers. This scholarship is awarded annually to an undergraduate or a graduate student who is pursuing a degree in teaching, specific to K-12 education.

Applicant requirements:

• Undergraduate or graduate student (full or part-time)

• GPA of 2.75 or higher

• Must be pursuing a degree in teaching, specific to K-12 Education

• Demonstrated financial need and academic merit

Important Dates and Other Information:

• Application Window: September 1st, 2022 – January 1, 2023
• Awards Notifications: all finalists will receive a confirmation of their award selection or denial by Friday, March 10.
• Scholarship Dinner: all selected scholarship recipients will be invited to the annual Scholarship Dinner. Additional RSVP is required upon receipt of invitation.
• Thank You Letters: all selected scholarship recipients will be required to write a formal letter of appreciation to the donor(s) responsible for endowing the scholarship that they have received.
• Photo/Press Release: all selected scholarship recipients will take a group photo and be featured in various Mason news publications, such as, The Scroll, Mason Spirit magazine, Mason website, social media accounts, etc.

Apply Here.

For inquiries, please email Jessica Scibetti.