Scholarships

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

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.

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.

Graduate students fully enrolled in Speech and Language Pathology/Audiology who are involved in research and scholarly activities at FAU during their culminating experiences in the master’s degree. Applicants must demonstrate high academic achievement and a commitment to ethics and professional behavior during all activities related to the completion of the degree. A written recommendation from at least one faculty member is required. All applicants should read the full scholarship award criteria available at https://www.fau.edu/education/students/scholarships/susser-criteria/.

Graduate students on the Adult & Community Education Leaders track. The criteria for the fellowship include:

• evidence of field experience in community education;

• evidence of knowledge of the history & philosophical tenets of community education;

• evidence of a commitment to pursue a career in community education;

• evidence of community leadership service;

• may not hold outside employment during fellowship year.

This fund provides scholarships to graduate students within the College of Education in Educational Leadership for dissertations, which are awarded based on academics and financial need. Applicant must have evidence of an approved dissertation topic, as reflected in their having on file with the department a fully signed Form 8.

Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral students majoring in special education.

Undergraduate applicants – must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, one letter of recommendation, preferably from a faculty member or former teacher, and a personal statement of 250 words maximum describing in what capacity and why you intend to work with persons with disabilities.

  Graduate applicants – must have a minimum GPA of 3.5,

One letter of recommendation, preferably from a DSE faculty member, and personal statement of 500 words maximum describing your priorities for working with children or adults with disabilities.

Preference is given to undergraduate and graduate applicants who demonstrate financial need.

This scholarship provides financial assistance to undergraduate elementary education majors in their student teaching semester. Selectees will be elementary education majors in their senior year who meet the criteria for financial need. They must also be approved for student teaching, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher in their education coursework and must demonstrate leadership potential.

Awarded to Early Care and Education majors

The Zonta Club of Deerfield Beach Scholarship will be awarded to full or part-time degree-seeking undergraduates majoring in the Early Care and Education program in the College of Education. Priority will be given to "Non-traditional" students demonstrating financial need, who are residents of Broward County. Recipients must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher.