Scholarships and Awards

*** Note: The deadline has been extended to April 18, 2008. ***

The School of Education Scholarships and Awards Program is pleased to provide the following opportunities for financial assistance. Please be sure to check the scholarship for which you are applying on the application form. Click here for the 2008-2009 general scholarship application.

Joseph Burroughs Scholarship (Anticipated award amount: $500)
Provides scholarship support to a junior or senior in an undergraduate Education major program or Teacher Certification Program, or a Master's Degree candidate enrolled in a service oriented program. Students in good academic standing, with demonstrated financial need, and evidence of strong service experience with children or youth are encouraged to apply.

Helen Eaton Timson Scholarship (Anticipated award amount: $500)
Provides scholarship support to an undergraduate or graduate student in the School of Education .

Early Childhood Education Graduate Student Fund (Anticipated award amount: $1,000)
Provides funding for graduate students studying young children and their families with preference given to the study of the needs of the gifted and talented. To provide opportunities for graduate students to enhance their academic experience and become involved in outreach.

Graduate Students Only

Grace Norton Carney Scholarship : (Anticipated award amount: $10,000) Provides tuition, fees and some associated costs for students pursuing graduate degrees in the School of Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst with the intent to teach. Applicants must be a native or resident of Massachusetts within last 10 years; hold an undergraduate degree from UMass Amherst, Framingham or Bridgewater State College; and be in good academic standing. There is a separate application for this scholarship. Click here for the 2008-2009 Grace Norton Carney Scholarship application.

Joseph W. Keilty Memorial Scholarship (Anticipated award amount: $1000) Provides scholarship support to graduate students formally admitted as degree candidates. Students with a demonstrated financial need, high academic performance, and exceptional promise are encouraged to apply. Must complete FAFSA.

C. Lynn Vendien Endowed Scholarship (Anticipated award amount: $600) Provides scholarship support to graduate students from foreign countries. Preference will be given to students who are affiliated with Physical Education Teacher Education in the Department of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies.

C. Lynn Vendien Professional Prize Award (Anticipated award amount: $600) This prize will be awarded to a doctoral student who is studying Physical Education Teacher Education in the Department of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies.

Both Undergraduate and Graduate Students May Apply

Janice Camby Endowed Scholarship: (Anticipated award amount: $600) Provides scholarship support to a student accepted or enrolled in a teacher preparation program in the School of Education. Students must be from economically disadvantaged areas and in good academic standing. Must complete FAFSA.

Camby Scholarship (Anticipated award amount: $500) Provides scholarship support for a student accepted or enrolled in a teacher preparation program in the School of Education. Students must be from an economically disadvantaged area, in good academic standing. ALANA students are encouraged to apply. Must complete FAFSA.

Meline Kasparian Scholarship (Anticipated award amount: $2,000) Provides support to students are attending or who would like to attend the University of Massachusetts Amherst and who have exhibited a desire to become public school teachers. Applicants must be accepted or currently enrolled in a teacher preparation program.

Patricia Silver Award: (Anticipated award amount: $500) Provides scholarship support to incoming or current students in a teacher licensure program with demonstrated financial need. Preference for students with a learning disability or some other special need and/or who are committed to working with children with special needs. Must complete FAFSA.

Winifred Green Scholarship (Anticipated award amount: $500) Awarded by Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society and sponsored by a professional organization of retired teachers in Massachusetts, this scholarship provides support for an undergraduate or graduate student, accepted or enrolled in a Teacher Licensure Program, who is committed to making a significant difference in the lives of young people in the Commonwealth. Awardee/s must be in good academic standing, a permanent resident of Massachusetts, and have need for financial assistance. Must complete FAFSA.