The College of Education Advisory Board Scholarship will be awarded annually to a student in the College of Education. The recipient must be degree seeking in the College of Education, with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicants must submit a one page letter on why this scholarship is important to them and what they would like to accomplish with the degree they are seeking.

This scholarship honors Dr. Anthony J. Amato, who was a beloved professor at Temple University, Pennsylvania State University, and the University of Hawaii. His academic area of expertise was early education, especially research related to creative ways to get young students interested in the lifelong pursuit of reading. The scholarship will be awarded to undergraduate or graduate students in good academic standing who are majoring in education, with a preference for reading education. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, and preference will be given to students who are first-generation in college, or those who are socioeconomically disadvantaged, and/or those who have overcome substantial educational or economic obstacles.

Dr. Gay S. Voss Scholarship is available to help individuals earn a college degree, an advanced degree and/or teacher certification through coursework taken in our College of Education.

Eligibility:

• Deserving current and former faculty and staff of the Rolling Green Elementary School, as well as former students;
• Faculty and staff at Crosspointe Elementary School;
• Faculty and staff at the Addison Mizner School.

This scholarship honors Dr. Hoang Vu Tran, Assistant Professor, Florida Atlantic University’s College of Education.

Eligible Applicants:

Graduate and undergraduate students in the College of Education who demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing equality of opportunity in education. Examples may include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting students facing barriers such as economic hardship, language challenges, or under-resourced school environments.
• Leading programs or initiatives that expand access to educational experiences (e.g., internships, field placements, mentoring, enrichment programs).

Minimum Application Requirements:

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• One-page essay articulating the applicant’s dedication to promoting equality of opportunity in educational settings.
• Two letters of recommendation.
• In alignment with FAU’s mission of promoting access and success, preference may be given to first-generation college students

Undergraduate and Graduate students programmed in the College of Education.

* Based on financial need.

Established by alumnus Lenny Pippin ’70 and his wife, Judy Pippin, the scholarship is awarded to students who are seeking a degree in education who demonstrate good academic standing and financial need.

Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Florida Atlantic University College of Education. Students must demonstrate financial need and must be planning to become teachers.

Undergraduate and Graduate students programmed in the College of Education.

The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarship support to deserving students of the College of Education. Recipient shall be an upper division student in the College of Education pursuing teacher certification. Documentation of financial need is required.

Available to Ph.D. or Ed.D. Students

The Departments of Curriculum & Instruction and Special Education designate this scholarship to be a one-year award to a doctoral student whose research interests best meet a commitment to early childhood education. In addition, the recipient needs to demonstrate evidence of high academic achievement, and a propensity for successful completion of the doctoral program. Applicants must provide a College of Education scholarship application, a resume, two letters of recommendation (from FAU faculty and/or professionals in the field) and a 750-word essay describing their experiences and future goals in early childhood research and scholarship.

The Toppel Family generously donated funds to support the Genesis Project. When the Genesis Project ended, funds were redirected to support Undergraduate students in the College of Education.

* Based on financial need.

Undergraduate students who are Boca Raton residents, graduated from a Boca area high school and has been programmed into a teacher training program. Students must agree to maintain a full-time or approved academic schedule. Must submit proof of Boca Raton residency and graduation from a Boca area high school. Please provide a copy of a driver's license or state ID as well as a photo of your high school diploma. Additional forms of documentation are also accepted.

The Hinkle Family Education Scholarship Endowment Fund generously supports scholarships for students in the College of Education. The recipient(s) must be undergraduate education majors or graduate students in the College of Education who have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Preference will be given to first-generation college students and military veterans.

The Eleanor R. Baldwin Endowment Fund is a prestigious merit-based award designed to recognize and support outstanding FAU student teachers who demonstrate academic excellence and a strong commitment to the teaching profession. Established to create a meaningful and lasting impact on future educators, the scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate Education majors who are enrolled in Student Teaching, have completed coursework on the Boca Raton campus, and meet the minimum GPA requirements (3.2 for undergraduate students and 3.5 for graduate students). Applicants must also submit a one-page essay describing themselves, their career goals, and their motivation for becoming a teacher. This scholarship seeks to honor and encourage the very best student teachers as they prepare to make a difference in the lives of others. Recipients will be asked to attend a luncheon with Ms. Baldwin during the year of their award.