COE Scholarships for Undergraduate Education Majors

College of Education
Student Academic Services, EDU106
Phone: (813) 974-1804

Scholarships for Education Majors

The following is a list of scholarships that are offered through the College of Education for undergraduate degree seeking students:.

LAURIE ANN RICHARDSON ENDOWED MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Special Education major
Applicants should be completing their senior year of undergraduate studies with plans to enter the Masters degree program in Special Education, or be actively employed as a teacher in the field of Special Education with plans to enter into the Masters degree program in Special Education
Selection criteria includes: Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, show long-term commitment to a career in Special Education, letters of recommendation
Application deadline: March 1
Applications available from the Chairperson, Department of Special Education
Location: EDU 402, Phone: (813) 974-9941
One award per year
Up to $2000 annually

TRUST - Teaching and Reaching Urban Students Together (no longer available at this time)

This scholarship is available to all racial/ethnic groups pursuing a degree in special education or communication sciences disorders with an interest in urban schools.
Scholarships are available at the undergraduate level.
For an application or more information, contact Layesha Washington at 974-6588.

METROPOLITAN LIFE ENDOWED MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP

Undergraduate education majors of diverse ethnic origins, any level
Must be admitted to the College of Education
Application contains all criteria and requirements
Must be a full-time student at USF, College of Education and committed to a degree in education
The candidate should show long-term commitment to a career in education.
Application deadline: April 30 for fall semester and November 30 for spring semester
Amount of award: varies according to need and qualifications
For additional information contact Ms. Sharman McRae, Undergraduate Advising
Location: EDU 106, Phone: (813) 974-1804

BOB ROBERTS TEXTBOOK GRANT

ALPHA PSI CHAPTER OF DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Requirements:

KAPPA DELTA PI PRESIDENTS SCHOLARSHIPS (Five Awarded Nationally)

Undergraduate Degree Seeking Students
Any active member of Kappa Delta Pi
Must be in good standing
Application contains all criteria and requirements
Application deadline will be around March 1
Application and additional information available from Childhood Education
Location: EDU 202, Phone: (813) 974-3460

Childhood Education
Scholarship Applications

The following scholarships are for USF College of Education, Elementary or Early Childhood majors on the Tampa Campus only.

Note: Applications and additional information available from Childhood Education, EDU 202, Phone: (813) 974-3460.

LAURA ELLEN WEEKS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Elementary Education major
Must be a junior and have completed at least one semester at USF
Selection criteria includes: Test scores, GPA, activities, leadership, and recommendations
Tampa campus students only
Application deadline: April 15
Awarded in Semester I (amount varies)

VELMA PATE THOMAS SCHOLARSHIP

SEARLS/PFOST SCHOLARSHIP

Must have a 3.0 GPA
Completed 12 semester hours in a degree program
The award equals full tuition for two semesters, providing that the student maintains a 3.0 GPA
Graduate or undergraduate

CRAIG L. JOHNSON ENDOWED MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

NOTE: For all Childhood Education Scholarships, attach the following documentation:

Two letters of recommendation from College of Education faculty members with whom you have completed course work. Each should attest to your academic ability. Students transferring from a community college or other university should present recommendations from faculty from those institutions.
One letter of recommendation from a person not related to you who has knowledge of your character, attitudes, and personality.
A 1-2 page, typed, double spaced personal statement which explains your interests in education, commitment to teaching, professional goals, experience with children or young people, and financial need. (Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need.)

Deadline: April 15
(Scholarship are awarded once per year)

* These scholarships are for Tampa campus students only

Note: This information is subject to change. Please check with the specific department for current information.