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College of Education Scholarships

The College of Education is dedicated to shaping the future by empowering educators who inspire change. We provide the scholarships, resources, and financial aid you need to succeed on your rewarding journey to become a teacher, counselor, or school leader. Together, we can transform lives through exceptional education.

Scholarship applications are available through February 1, 2025.

To view all the College of Education Scholarships available to aspiring educators, click the button below, and select the College of Education option after clicking the “Category Search Filter” on the Scholarship Search webpage.

How to Apply

The COE Scholarship application can be completed online through your CSUDH portal.

Before you apply:

  1. Review the application and prepare your responses to the application questions.
    • You must complete a series of four questions with two additional questions for MA students who wish to be considered for two of the MA scholarships. You may want to complete in MS Word or another word processing program to write and edit. Then you may cut and paste into the application. Specific details are provided in the application online.
  2. Prepare your Resume.
    • You will be asked to provide a resume with your application.

Complete the Application:

  1. Log onto your CSUDH Student Center and choose the scholarship button.
  2. Choose the apply to CSUDH Scholarships and log in using your regular log on information.
  3. Choose the College of Education Scholarships
  4. Start Application. You will be asked a series of questions which allows the scholarship committee to determine the scholarships for which you are eligible. Continue to complete using the next button. Once the application is completed with all of the items mentioned above, you will be asked to submit.

After you Apply:
If you are selected for one of the scholarships, Financial Aid packages the scholarship with the rest of your aid.

Note: You must be enrolled during the academic year for which you are applying.

Grants and Loan Forgiveness Programs

The Golden State Teacher Grant Program

GSTG provides up to $20,000 for students who are enrolled in a preliminary teaching credential program or a pupil personnel services credential. Students must have unmet financial eligibility and agree to teach in a high needs school for four years. More information about the grant and the list of high needs schools may be found at the California Student Aid Commission website: https://www.csac.ca.gov/gstg

Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program

Under the Teacher Loan Forgiveness (TLF) Program, if you teach full time for five complete and consecutive academic years in a low-income school or educational service agency, and meet other qualifications, you may be eligible for forgiveness of up to $17,500.

Federal Perkins Loan

You may be eligible to have all or a portion of your Federal Perkins Loan canceled (based on your employment or volunteer service) or discharged (under certain conditions).

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you’re employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans

Other Grants and Scholarships for credential candidates

https://www.calstate.edu/impact-of-the-csu/teacher-education/Pages/scholarships-financial-aid.aspx

The CSU has compiled a list of teacher scholarships and loan cancellation programs.

List of Additional Scholarships

ALBTEP Credential + Bilingual Authorization in Asian Language Scholarship for Teacher Candidates

https://forms.gle/C4vaTNWXstpfQK3i9

Amount: Up to $20,000

Requirements:

  • Admitted to a teaching credential program at a CSU Campus
  • Maintain a GPA of 3.0 while enrolled in the program.
  • Earn a Bilingual Authorization in an Asian Language, such as Cantonese, Hmong, Japanese, Khmer (Cambodian), Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog, and Vietnamese, upon completion.
  • Participate in events (professional development, conferences, and seminars) hosted by the Consortium.
  • Teach or apply for a teaching position (proof required) in an Asian dual language program in a PreK-12 public school setting upon earning a Bilingual Authorization.
  • Complete the post-program survey to provide feedback on the program and progress.

For questions, please contact Dr. Minhye Son (mson@csudh.edu). Poster

ALBTEP Bilingual Authorization in Asian Language Scholarship for Current Teachers:

https://forms.gle/nzxgpY7Y57mX7GZh8

Amount: $2,200

Requirements:

  • Hold a California Teaching Credential.
  • Maintain a GPA of 3.0 while enrolled in the program.
  • Earn a Bilingual Authorization in an Asian Language, such as Cantonese, Hmong, Japanese, Khmer (Cambodian), Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog, and Vietnamese, upon completion.
  • Participate in events (professional development, conferences, and seminars) hosted by the Consortium.
  • Teach or apply for a teaching position (proof required) in an Asian dual language program in a PreK-12 public school setting upon earning a Bilingual Authorization.
  • Complete the post-program survey to provide feedback on the program and progress.

For questions, please contact Dr. Minhye Son (mson@csudh.edu). Poster

Financial Aid

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