SOE Scholarships & Funding
Each year, the School of Education (SOE) awards over $1,000,000 in scholarships and Graduate Assistantships to students majoring in an SOE program. The nature of these funding opportunities can vary depending on whether you are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree. Below you will find segmented information regarding our scholarships and funding for both undergraduate and graduate students. Regardless of your degree program, prospective and current students are highly encouraged to complete the FAFSA, as many scholarships require a current FAFSA form to be on file with the UNCG Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships to be considered for the award.
SOE Scholarships for Undergraduate Students
There are a wide range of scholarship opportunities available for SOE undergraduate students. These are organized according to three broad categories – the UNCG Teacher Education Fellows Program, the Haggai Academy, and institutional scholarships.
UNCG Teacher Education Fellows
The UNCG Teacher Education Fellows Program offers four-year scholarship packages of up to $6,000 per year, as well as a wide range of additional enrichment opportunities, for students pursuing an undergraduate degree in teacher preparation. The priority application deadline for this program is January 1. This scholarship program is open only to incoming freshmen (first-year) students.
Haggai Academy
The Haggai Academy is a scholarship program that provides scholarships of up to $8,000 per year, as well as a wide range of additional enrichment opportunities, for non-traditional students (24 years of age or older) pursuing an undergraduate degree in teacher preparation, an initial licensure Masters program (the Master of Arts in Teaching), or an NC Teach licensure program with a concentration in either elementary education, middle grades education, or special education. Students in the PAIL (Post-Baccalaureate Initial Licensure in Special Education) program are also eligible. The priority application deadline for this program is January 1.
Institutional Scholarship Opportunities
In addition to the UNCG Teacher Education Fellows Program and the Haggai Academy, there are numerous other scholarships for which undergraduate students majoring in education may be considered. To be considered for these scholarships, students are required to apply through the Spartan Scholarship System. Information about this common application can be found on the UNCG Scholarship Webpage. As many scholarships require a current FAFSA form to be on file with the UNCG Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, prospective and current students are highly encouraged to complete the FAFSA.
For more information about available scholarships for undergraduate students in the School of Education, please contact the SOE Office of Student Success.
SOE Scholarships and Funding for Graduate Students
There are a wide range of scholarships, fellowships, and other funding opportunities available for SOE graduate students, which are organized according to three broad categories – the Haggai Academy, fellowships, and Graduate Assistantships.
Haggai Academy
The Haggai Academy is a scholarship program that provides scholarships of up to $8,000 per year, as well as a wide range of additional enrichment opportunities, for non-traditional students (24 years of age or older) pursuing an undergraduate degree in teacher preparation, an initial licensure Masters program (the Master of Arts in Teaching), or an NC Teach licensure program with a concentration in either elementary education, middle grades education, or special education. Students in the PAIL (Post-Baccalaureate Initial Licensure in Special Education) program are also eligible. The priority application deadline for this program is January 1.
There are numerous scholarships and fellowships for which graduate students enrolled in the SOE will be considered. The process for consideration varies depending on the department.
- In the Department of Counseling and Educational Development, the Department of Educational Research Methodology, the Department of Specialized Education Services, and the Department of Teacher Education and Higher Education, all eligible students are considered for scholarship opportunities offered through the department, and no separate application is required. Students selected for these scholarships will be notified on a case-by-case basis by their respective department.
- In the Department of Educational Leadership and Cultural Foundations, admitted students will be notified of the specific application process.
- In the Department of Library and Information Science, students must apply for specific scholarships. View the application.
In addition to scholarships and fellowships, graduate students in certain programs will be considered for funding through Graduate Assistantships, where available. Graduate Assistantships differ from scholarships in that students work on assigned projects and tasks for a specified number of hours per week and receive the Assistantship as compensation for this work. Students selected for Graduate Assistantships will be notified on a case-by-case basis by their respective department. More information about the availability of Graduate Assistantships can be obtained from the specific department within which the graduate program is housed.
If you have additional questions about funding opportunities, please contact the main office of the academic department within which your graduate program resides.