Scholarship Information for Future Teachers
2010 - 2011
Don't miss out on a career that is your passion, just because you think you can't afford it. A little effort on your part can be very profitable! The list provided here includes just a few of the many awards available to you thru LCC, your transfer school and other organizations.
Note:
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You should never have to pay a fee to apply for a scholarship
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Scholarship awards are often posted for a limited period of time. For example, the application for a scholarship due in March may not be available until January or February.
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Most college/university awards are renewable
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Not included in this list are the many churches, business, and community groups that may offer financial assistance to students who are members or related to members of those organizations
PDF version of this information
Future Teacher's Club Professional Development Fund
- Requirements/Eligibility
- Current active member of FTC
- 3.0 GPA
- This fund subsidizes cost of attending professional development conferences and meetings
- $50 in-state conference. Up to $500.00 for out of state conferences
- One month prior to conference
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www.lcc.edu/as/teachprep and select FTC Scholarships
PDF version of this scholarship information
Honors Program Awards
- Requirements/Eligibility
- Enrolled in a transfer program
- 3.2 GPA
- In-district
- US Citizen
- Recipients become member of the Honors Program and must enroll in at least one Honors course each semester
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Up to $1275.00 towards tuition and fees for each Fall and Spring semester and up to $340.00 for Summer semester
- January 29, 2010
- Student Financial Aid/Veterans Office, GB 203, (517)
483-1200,
www.lcc.edu/scholarships or
Honors Program Awards Coordinator (517) 483-1057
LCC Foundation Scholarships
- Requirements/Eligiblity
- GPA (2.0 or higher)
- Academic Major
- Place of Residence
- Financial Need
- Other Characteristics
- Varies depending on the award.
- For specific descriptions go to: www.lcc.edu/scholarships/foundation
- Amount
- Stipends vary
- Application Deadline
- January 29, 2010
- Contact Information
- Student Financial Aid/Veterans Office, GB 203, (517)
483-1200,
www.lcc.edu/scholarships or
Foundation Office, (517) 483-1985, exec_foundation@lcc.edu
- Student Financial Aid/Veterans Office, GB 203, (517)
483-1200,
Women's Resource Center Foundation Grant for re-entry adults
- Requirements/Eligibility
- Must have minimum 2.0 GPA and demonstrated financial need. For single adults with or without children who graduated high school at least 6 years ago. FAFSA required.
- Amount
- Stipends vary
- Application Deadline
- Fall Semester - July 1
- Spring Semester - November 1
- Summer Semester - May 1
- Women's Resource Center, GB 204, (517) 483-1199 or (800)
644-4522
wmnrscrc@email.lcc.edu
Application available at www.lcc.edu/wrc
YES - Young Educators Society of Michigan
- Requirements/ Eligibility
- Enrolled in a community college teacher preparation program
- GPA
- School/community involvement
- Amount
- Up to $800.00 for support of tuition, fees, and books
- Application Deadline
- March 1
- Contact Information
- www.youngeducatorssociety.org
NACCTEP - National Association of Community College Teacher Education Programs
- Requirements/Eligibility
- Community College students with at least 24 credits towards a teacher certification program
- GPA 3.0 or better
- Amount
- $1000.00 over the course of two semesters
- Application Deadline
- April 23, 2010
- Contact Information
- www.nacctep.org (scholarship announcement not available until Spring)
Central Michigan University
- Requirements/Eligibility
- CMU Academic Honors. All transfer students with 3.30 or better. (Off campus students may not be eligible)
- Off campus scholarships vary
- Amount
- Amount varies
- Application Deadline
- Automatic with admission to CMU Program (on-campus)
- June 1 (off campus)
- Contact Information
- www.financialaid.cmich.edu (on-campus)
Eastern Michigan University
- Requirements/Eligibility
- Transfer scholarships (Regents, Excellence, Transfer, Leadership) Considered thru admission application. Several awards requiring 3.0 - 3.7 GPA (on-campus)
- College of Education (off-campus)
- Amount
- Up to $3,000.00 (on-campus)
- Varies (off-campus)
- Application Deadline
- Ongoing (on-campus)
- Varies (off-campus)
- Contact Information
Ferris State University
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Requirements/Eligibility
- Transfer students with a 3.0 - 3.3 GPA (on-campus)
- Admitted to College of Education (off-campus)
- GPA 2.5 or above (off-campus)
- Amount
- Varies; $1500.00 - $5400.00 over two years (on-campus)
- Application Deadline
- Automatic consideration upon admission (on-campus)
- May 1, 2010 (for most scholarships) (off-campus)
- Contact Information
Spring Arbor University
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Requirements/Eligibility
- General
- Amount
- Varies; up to full tuition costs
- Application Deadline
- Varies; most deadlines are January or February
- Contact Information
- www.spring.arbor.edu/edu_channelDetail
Michigan State University
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Requirements/Eligibility
- Personal Scholarship Search (on-campus)
- Transfer Scholarships (off-campus)
- Amount
- Varies
- Application Deadline
- Automatic consideration upon admission
- Contact Information
- www.finaid.msu.edu/searches (on-campus)
- admissions.msu.edu/finances/scholarships_transfer (off-campus)
Western Michigan University
- Requirements/Eligibility
- Transfer Students (on-campus)
- College of Education (off-campus)
- Amount
- $250 - $3,000 per year
- Application Deadline
- March 1, 2010
- Contact Information
- www.wmich.edu/finaid/undergrad/scholarships/index (on-campus)
- www.wmich.edu/coe/finaid (off-campus)
Other Sources
- Requirements/Eligibility
- State of Michigan, Paying for College (on-campus students)
- www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid
- US Dept. of Education - Academic Competitiveness Grant,
Smart Grant
- studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/NewPrograms
- State of Michigan, Paying for College (on-campus students)
Teacher Loan Forgiveness
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To encourage individuals to enter and remain in the teaching
profession, the Teacher Loan Forgiveness program grants loan
forgiveness up to $5,000 (up to $17,500 for teachers in certain
specialties) for borrowers who teach for five years in certain
low-income schools and meet other requirements. For certified
teachers who have worked at least 5 years.
- www.studentaid.ed.gov
- studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index
- www.IBRinfo.org
TEACH Public Service Incentives
- Effective July 2008, students in teacher prep programs can
qualify for $4000 annual grants to defray college costs. If they
decide not to teach, the grants revert to loans.
- www.studentaid.ed.gov
- studentaid.edu.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index
- www.IBRinfo.org
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