M.A. in Education

Available to:
Graduate students who are degree-seeking, demonstrate financial need and maintain a minimum of 3.0 grade point average.
Provided by:
Dr. Donald P. Timm (B.A. ’52) through The Greater Milwaukee Foundation.
Amount:
Eight to ten scholarships of up to $1,000 are available to students enrolled in the licensure year of  the program. Two to three scholarships of up to $500 are available to students who have earned their teaching license and are pursuing a Master's degree in Education.
Selected by:
Western Education Department Scholarship Selection Committee.
 Application:
Students who are accepted by March 15 will be eligible to apply.

• The Graduate Scholarship Application Cover Sheet
• A Word document consisting of one paragraph on how you meet the scholarship's criteria and another paragraph on what sets you apart from other candidates.

Submission: Graduate Student Scholarship Application form should be emailed to education@western.edu.

Tuition scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis by the Education Department to a limited number of incoming M.A. in Education students who demonstrate the potential to make outstanding contributions to the profession.
Eligibility: 
To be considered, you must be accepted to the M.A. in Education by March 15. Preference will be given to:

• Applicants with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a conferred undergraduate or graduate degree.
• Applicants with a proven dedication to or intention to work with students in rural areas or with underrepresented populations.
• Applicants seeking credentials in Math, Science, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education, or Special Education.
• Applicants from underrepresented populations.
• Applicants who demonstrate a high level of financial need.

How to apply: Students admitted to the program by March 15 will be sent instructions on how to apply.

The Exceptional Resident Award is given to one undergraduate or graduate Education student, per year, who exhibit the following criteria:

• Shows respect for differences and a commitment to serving all students regardless of their race, ethnicity, culture, religion, language, cognitive ability, gender, or sexuality.
• Demonstrates a growth mindset in the face of challenges and responds constructively to feedback. Shows willingness to reflect upon practice.
  • Goes above and beyond to builds strong relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and the local community. Is supportive and positive when interacting with others.
  • Exhibits curiosity and is innovative in lesson design and delivery.
  • Shows a willingness to try new things and to thoughtfully assess their effectiveness.
  • Demonstrates leadership by taking initiative to be part of the school team. For example, shares strategies and ideas learned in Western courses with mentor and other colleagues in a constructive manner.

Award: • Recognition at graduation with a cord and reimbursement of up to $500 for travel expenses to attend graduation at Western • Certificate presented at the placement school by the resident’s regional coordinator and/or clinical coach • Recognition on Western’s Education Department website • Scholarship of up to three graduate credits to be used towards completion of a master's degree at Western

Interested in serving Colorado’s rural schools? The Education Department at Western Colorado University, in partnership with Montrose and Delta County School Districts, was recently awarded a grant by the Colorado Department of Education to expand its successful residency program for teacher licensure. The grant will fund fellowships to fully cover tuition for Western’s yearlong teacher residency program. Fellowship recipients must complete their residency in schools within Montrose and Delta County School Districts, and then serve for two additional years in the partner districts as a teacher of record. Preference will be given to applicants who pursue teaching licenses in STEM, special education, and other areas of identified need within Montrose and Delta. Review of fellowship applications for the 2020-2021 academic year will begin April 15th and conclude June 15th. Please contact Deanna Banker (dbanker@western.edu) with any questions.
How to apply:

• Complete the online application for the Montrose and Delta School Districts Teaching Fellowship
• Interested applicants must also be admitted to Western’s Teacher Residency Program