School of Education Scholarship Opportunities
Hello students! We in the School of Education know that pursuing a career in teaching, school administration, and/or higher education requires significant coursework and field experience commitments, but that it also entails financial and personal-life sacrifices as well. That is why we are thrilled to be able to share the School of Education Scholarships. Each year, the amazing donors behind the scholarships detailed below dedicate funds in order to provide unique financial assistance opportunities to deserving candidates as they follow their educational and professional dreams! So, take a look-there might be one or more for which you may qualify!
CSUCI’s Scholarship application window for 2025-2026 will be available October 1, 2024 through April 2, 2025. For further information and to apply, please visit: https://csuci.academicworks.com/
Visit the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office for more information.
The Mary Postal Memorial Scholarship provides support to First Generation College Students in CSUCI’s School of Education, Education Specialist Credential Program who are preparing for careers as special educators. Students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 may receive up to $1,500.
The Barbara Meister Teaching Scholarship provides support to undergraduate or credential students who plan to pursue a teaching career. Students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrated financial need may receive up to $1,500.
The Ronald Mack Adams Scholarship, created by his wife Dr. Jeanne Adams, provides assistance to Ventura County High School graduates who are college seniors graduating from CSUCI with a degree in English or a foreign language and are enrolled or plan to be enrolled in CSUCI’s School of Education teaching credential program. Students with a minimum GPA of 3.5 and demonstrated financial need may receive up to $1,500.
The Weis Leadership Scholarship, designed to support students pursuing the Master of Arts or Educational Doctorate in Educational Leadership. To be eligible, applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.50, be in good academic standing, and receive a recommendation from a professor for exceptional efforts in promoting justice in education. The scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate outstanding leadership and a commitment to fostering equity in education. The scholarship is only available to Master of Arts in Ed. Leadership P-12, PASC, and EdD students.
The Hammer Family Scholarship, available to students pursuing degrees in Engineering, Mathematics, or a Teaching Credential program. Applicants must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, be enrolled full-time (12 units for undergraduates, 8 units for graduate students) for both Fall and Spring terms, and be a U.S. Resident, Permanent Resident, or AB-540 eligible. A completed FAFSA or CADAA application must be on file for the upcoming academic year. Students must also submit the scholarship application by the deadline to be considered.