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Investing in Your Future: Scholarships & Financial Support for College of Education Students

Each year, the College of Education awards over $600,000 in scholarships to more than 400 students, thanks to the generosity of donors, state programs, and alumni. In addition, many of our programs offer targeted support for future teachers, interpreters, and leaders in education. This page explains how to apply for scholarships and funding, highlights key opportunities, and directs you to program-specific awards.

Dean’s Funding Opportunities

These funds are awarded by the Dean of the College of Education specifically for new or currently enrolled College of Education students with inspiring records of achievement and some level of need for additional resources to make higher education more affordable.

Graphic outlining College of Education funding opportunities: EduCAT ($3K+) for first-year students in any major or pre-major; TransferCAT ($3K+) for transfer students from another university or community college; Major-ED ($3K+) for students who declare a College of Education major in their second, third, or fourth year at U of A; Master-ED ($3K+) for students enrolling in master’s level programs. Note: Online students are eligible for Dean’s funding up to $1,500.

Apply for Dean's Funding

Types of Funding

We group our support into three main areas:

A. General COE Scholarships

  • Awards funded by donors for undergraduates across multiple majors.
  • Selection based on merit, need, or a combination.

B. Program-Specific Scholarships

  • Scholarships tied to particular majors (e.g., Leadership & Learning Innovation, Elementary Education, Deaf Studies).
  • Some provide stipends during field experiences or student teaching.

Explore Program-Specific Scholarships

C. External & Federal Programs for Future Educators

  • TEACH Grant (up to $4,000/year for high-need teachers in low-income schools).
  • Arizona Teachers Academy (tuition + mandatory fees for qualifying programs).
  • Paul Lindsey Internship opportunities for Leadership, Learning, and Innovation Students (up to $1,000–$2,000 per semester).
  • Pathways to Teaching monthly stipends for transfer students in Elementary Education with ESL endorsement.
  • Full tuition waiver and living stipend for BSE Deaf Studies with Educational Interpreting Emphasis (service requirement).

Deadlines & Tips

  • Priority FAFSA filing: April 1.
  • Many COE scholarships open in early Spring for the following academic year.
  • Attend scholarship info sessions hosted by COE Student Services for application tips.

Need Help?

Our COE Scholarships Office  are here to answer your questions.