Student Success Blog

New Scholarship Opportunity for Aspiring Teachers

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.

CEHD Names Fall 2021 Scholarship Recipients

One of the most enjoyable tasks the Office of Student and Academic Affairs performs each semester is facilitating a number of scholarship programs that are funded by, or in the memory of, alumni of the College of Education and Human Development and philanthropists committed to student success. While our outstanding student recipients receive funds to help defray the cost of attending Mason, the faculty who are charged with reviewing applications benefit as well.  They get a glimpse into the inspiring lives of our applicants and the potential future contributions they will make to their fields of study.  The College of Education and Human Development was thrilled to recognize the undergraduate and graduate students below during the fall 2021 semester. Congratulations to all of our scholarship and award recipients, and many thanks to our generous donors for making these awards possible! More information about all CEHD scholarships and awards is available here

Jeanne Marie Schierling
Jeanne Marie Schierling
Catherine “Cathy” Belter Scholarship 
Sarah Padilla
Sarah Pedilla
Catherine “Cathy” Belter Scholarship 
Nikita Thadani
Nikita Thadani
Annette Gorn Memorial Scholarship 
Simran Dhaliwal
Simran Dhaliwal
GeMStones Scholarship
Rifat Taher
Rifat Taher
Dr. Marjory F. Brown-Azarowicz Endowed Scholarship
Hannah Johnson
Hannah Johnson
Kyle Wilson Memorial Scholarship
Jessica Stenstrom
Jessica Stenstrom
Kyle Wilson Memorial Scholarship
Miriam Alger
Miriam Alger
Hattie M. Strong Foundation Scholarship
Andrea Martinez Gonzalez
Andrea Martinez Gonzales
Hattie M. Strong Foundation Scholarship
Jamie Day
Jamie Day
Helen Kellar Scholarship
Danielle Gazes
Danielle Gazes
Wen Pei Wu Endowed Scholarship
Elizabeth Clark
Elizabeth Clark
Bridget Healy Memorial Scholarship
Morgan Barton
Morgan Barton
Bridget Healy Memorial Scholarship