Scholarships
Explore scholarship opportunities that may recognize academic achievement, leadership, service, financial need, program area, or professional goals.
Explore ScholarshipsProgram Overview
Scholarships & Grants
Supporting future educators through financial assistance, academic opportunity, leadership development, and professional growth.
Investing in Future Educators
The Southern University and A&M College School of Education is committed to helping students prepare for meaningful careers in education. Scholarships and grants may provide financial support while recognizing academic achievement, leadership, service, financial need, and commitment to the education profession.
Funding opportunities, eligibility requirements, award amounts, and application procedures vary by program and semester. Students should review the requirements for each opportunity before applying.
Grants & Sponsored Programs
Explore grant-funded opportunities that may provide financial assistance, professional development, research experiences, service opportunities, or other student support.
Explore GrantsEligibility & Preparing to Apply
Each scholarship or grant has its own eligibility requirements. Reviewing those requirements before beginning an application can help you identify opportunities aligned with your academic and professional goals.
General Eligibility
Depending on the opportunity, applicants may be required to:
- Be currently enrolled at Southern University and A&M College.
- Be enrolled in an eligible School of Education program or major.
- Meet established GPA or academic requirements.
- Demonstrate leadership, service, or professional involvement.
- Demonstrate financial need when required.
- Submit a complete application by the published deadline.
Application Materials
Applicants may be asked to provide:
- Student and academic information
- Academic transcript
- Current resume or curriculum vitae
- Letters of recommendation
- Essay or short-answer responses
- Career and professional goals
- Leadership or service information
- Financial need information, when applicable
Important:
Requirements vary by opportunity. Meeting general eligibility criteria does
not guarantee eligibility for every scholarship or grant. Review the
requirements listed for each individual opportunity before applying.
Application & Selection Process
The selection process varies by opportunity, but applicants can generally expect the following steps.
Explore
Review available opportunities, eligibility requirements, deadlines, and required materials.
Apply
Complete the application and submit all required materials by the published deadline.
Review
Eligible applications are reviewed according to the established criteria for the scholarship or grant.
Notification
Applicants are notified of selection decisions and any additional requirements associated with the award.
Interviews
Some scholarships or grants may include an interview as part of the selection process. Applicants selected for an interview may meet with faculty, staff, program representatives, or community partners.
Interview questions may address:
- Academic and career goals
- Leadership and educational involvement
- Commitment to students and the education profession
- Service and community engagement
- Communication and professionalism
For Scholarship & Grant Recipients
Receiving an award may include opportunities and responsibilities beyond financial assistance. Requirements vary by scholarship or grant.
Recipient Expectations
Depending on the award, recipients may be expected to:
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress or a required GPA.
- Remain enrolled in an eligible academic program.
- Attend required orientations, meetings, or workshops.
- Participate in professional development opportunities.
- Engage in service, leadership, mentoring, or outreach activities.
- Complete required documentation or program assessments.
Benefits of Participating
Scholarship and grant opportunities may help students:
- Access financial support for eligible educational expenses.
- Connect with faculty, mentors, partners, and fellow scholars.
- Develop leadership and professional skills.
- Participate in service, research, or professional development opportunities.
- Strengthen preparation for a career in education.
- Receive recognition for academic achievement and commitment to the profession.
Application Timeline
Application periods and deadlines vary by funding opportunity. School of Education scholarship opportunities that follow the semester-based selection cycle may generally follow the timeline below.
| Phase | General Timeline |
|---|---|
| Application Period | Weeks 1–2 of the semester |
| Application Review | Weeks 3–4 |
| Interview Invitations, if applicable | Approximately Week 4 |
| Interviews, if applicable | Approximately Weeks 5–6 |
| Award Notifications | Approximately Weeks 7–8 |
Important:
Dates and deadlines listed for individual scholarships and grants take
precedence over this general timeline. Applicants are responsible for
reviewing and meeting the published deadline for each opportunity.