Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies
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Scholarships

There are a number of sources of financial aid available to students enrolled in Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies programs at Western Michigan University. Be sure to examine all avenues of funding, whether it be from the Graduate College, the College of Education and Human Development or various places on campus. Reach out to us for additional questions. 

Department of Teaching
Learning and Educational Studies
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5276 USA
(269) 387-3465

How to apply

The scholarship application window is December 1 through February 15 for the following academic year.

To be considered for scholarships with financial need criteria, you should submitted a FAFSA application for the upcoming academic year. If you do not complete the FAFSA, you are still eligible to apply for consideration for scholarships without financial need criteria. 

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Instructions

Departmental scholarships + awards

  • Must be majoring in elementary education or secondary education
  • Enrolled in the undergraduate elementary education program
  • Completing final elementary internship
  • Minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Enrolled full-time in the elementary education program
  • Academic merit and commitment to the profession of teaching
  • Must be a junior, senior or master's level student
  • Enrolled full-time in a teaching program
  • Maintain a 2.5 GPA
  • Applicant must be enrolled in master's program in early childhood education
  • Must hold and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Must be enrolled in ED 6790 Capstone Seminar during upcoming year
  • Preference given to applicants who show achievement or promise in early childhood education
  • Each award recipient must complete a project each semester or in two semesters. Projects to be determined by early childhood education faculty member and recipient.
  • Enrolled full-time in the secondary education program with major in English
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.85
  • Commitment to the profession of teaching
  • Enrolled full-time in the elementary education program and completed first-year courses, per advisor approval
  • Must maintain a 3.0 GPA
  • Scholarship may be renewable

This Scholarship Award is intended to recognize students who show excellent promise and potential as emerging Early Childhood professionals and demonstrate compassion and caring for young children.

  • Must be enrolled and in good standing in the master’s degree program in Early Childhood Education in the TLES department.
  • Must have experience outside the classroom teaching or working with young children in a professional capacity.
  • Preference may be given to students with experience teaching or working with young children facing challenging environmental or developmental considerations that may place children at risk for not meeting academic or social expectations.                                                                
  • Preference may be given to students who are or have been caregivers while completing their graduate study in Early Childhood Education.
  • Awards may be used for tuition and fees or other academic-related expenses.
  • Scholarship is awarded for one year and may not be renewed. 
More info
  • Enrolled full-time as a junior or senior in the secondary education program
  • G.P.A. of 3.0 or better and commitment to the profession of teaching
  • Graduate student in good standing in an early childhood education program in the department of TLES
  • Commitment to work with children from underrepresented populations
  • Must be a junior, senior, or graduate student enrolled in the TLES Department
  • Awarded to graduates of GRCC who wish to become teachers
  • Must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA