Each year we offer more than $600,000 in scholarships to 400+ students, thanks in large part to numerous state programs and the generosity of donors, investors, and alumni. There are a number of scholarships offered through the college, as well as many offered by your major or academic department.
How to Apply for Scholarships
You can apply for College of Education and other scholarships online through Scholarship Universe. This is a free scholarship matching service exclusively for UA students. You create a profile and your answers are used to match you to UA and non-UA scholarships for which you’re eligible.
To apply for College of Education scholarships:
- Make sure you have a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file for the current school year (required for all scholarships, not just those based on financial need).
- Sign into Scholarship Universe with your NetID and password
- Create your profile and answer all of the prompts (allow 15-20 minutes the first time you sign in)
- Apply for matching COE scholarships
Other General Funding Sources
Federal Pell grants are based on your FAFSA eligibility and can provide up to $6,495
Arizona Assurance provides up to $2,000 to eligible students
The UA Achievement Award funds up to $3,000 for qualifying out-of-state students
Arizona LEAP awards up to $2,500 for Arizona residents with substantial financial need
Dean of Students Emergency Fund (UG/G)
Funding for Future Educators (Graduate and Undergraduate)
Become an Arizona Teaching Fellow and receive a stipend of up to $4,800 by completing student teaching and serving as a teacher in the Sahuarita, Flowing Wells, Santa Cruz Valley, Marana, Amphi, and/or Tucson Unified School Districts.(UG/G)
Apply for the TEACH Grant and receive up to $4,000 a year when you agree to serve a minimum of four years as a full-time, high-need teacher in a low-income school. (UG/G)
The Arizona Teachers Academy covers tuition and mandatory fees for Arizona residents studying one of the sixteen eligible undergraduate and graduate programs, who commit to serve in an Arizona public school. (UG/G)
The Paul Lindsey Internship provides interns with $1,000 (undergraduate) or $2,000 (graduate) per semester for a max of two semesters. Lindsey Interns build leadership and management skills through a variety of real-world experiences.
Eligible transfer students who are pursuing a degree in elementary education with an ESL endorsement can receive a monthly stipend of $1,000 as part of our Pathways to Teaching program. (UG)
Students pursuing a BSE - Deaf Studies with an Educational Interpreting Emphasis qualify for a full tuition waiver and living stipend when you agree to work as an interpreter in the US public school system. Contact Alex Lynch for more information.
The teacher loan forgiveness program will forgive up to $17,500 of federally subsidized and unsubsidized loans when the commitment to service is fulfilled. (UG/G)
Funding for Graduate Students
The Office of Fellowships and Community Engagement helps graduate students to identify and apply for grants, fellowships, assistantships, and other funding sources for their studies or research. (G)
The Graduate College has an easily searchable tool to view available college funding opportunities. (G)
Project PIVIT, Preparation of Individuals with Visual Impairments in Transition through an Interdisciplinary Program Model, is a federally funded loan forgiveness grant (H325K190035) program, offering full-tuition scholarships to help improve the coordination of recruitment efforts in Arizona and increase highly qualified teachers who have current knowledge about transitional services for students with visual impairments. Contact Dr. Sunggye Hong for more info.
For tuition waiver and fellowships, contact your graduate program coordinator.
For emergencies, contact your graduate program coordinator first. Then, departments should contact Associate Dean Iliana Reyes. If student need is not met, Dr. Iliana Reyes, will contact the Graduate College to request additional funding.