Scholarship Opportunities for Graduate Students in the College of Education

NOTE: This is not an exhaustive list. Students are encouraged to investigate the opportunities page for themselves. 

The scholarship opportunities listed on this page come from https://boisestate.academicworks.com/opportunities. Other scholarships for graduate students (no matter their field of study) might be found on the website but do not appear here. The deadline for scholarships is around February 22 each year.

To apply for scholarships

  1. Apply for Admission (if you’ve not already)
  2. Meet the Deadline (most scholarships have a deadline toward the last week of February)
  3. Complete the FAFSA (many scholarships require this, especially those that are need-based)
  4. Complete the Boise State Scholarship Application

For links to all the steps above, go to: https://www.boisestate.edu/financialaid/scholarships/

The Angus McDonald Memorial Scholarship

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

  • Graduate
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Pursuing a major with the College of Education
  • At least part-time enrollment (5 graduate credits)
  • Demonstrate financial need. We can determine your financial need by the results of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Bette R. Joy Teacher Scholarship

The Bette R. Joy Scholarship was established in 2010. Bette graduated from Boise State earning her teaching degree in Elementary Education and later her Masters’ Degree in Literacy. She worked in the Boise School District and later moved to Oregon where she was a volunteer in the reading program at elementary schools.

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Pursuing a Teaching major
  • Plan to enroll at least part-time (6 undergraduate credits, 5 graduate credits)
  • Demonstrate financial need. We can determine your financial need by the results of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

The Bilingual Scholarship

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

  • Plan to enroll full-time (12 undergraduate credits, 9 graduate credits)
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Pursuing a Bilingual Education major within the College of Education

The Cavanaugh Native American Scholarship

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

  • Minimum 2.5 GPA
  • Enrolled in a federally recognized tribe in Nevada or Idaho
  • Enrolled in College of Arts and Sciences or College of Education
  • Full-time enrollment (12 undergraduate credits, 9 graduate credits)
  • Demonstrate financial need. We can determine your need by the results of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

The Clyde Martin Memorial Scholarship

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

  • At least part-time enrollment (5 graduate credits)
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Pursuing a major in the College of Education
  • Demonstrate financial need. We can determine your financial need by the results of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

College of Education Dean’s Excellence Award

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

  • At least part-time enrollment (6 undergraduate credits, 5 graduate credits)
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA

The College of Education Scholarship

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

  • Full-time enrollment (12 undergraduate credits, 6 graduate credits)
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Education majors in the College of Education

The Department of Literacy Scholarship

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

  • At least part-time enrollment (5 graduate credits)
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Graduate or Doctoral student
  • Enrolled in the Department of Literacy working on their cognate in literacy

The Drs. John & Trudy Comba Scholarship for Special Education and Early Childhood Studies

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

  • Full-time enrollment (12 undergraduate credits, 9 graduate credits)
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • College of Education majors within the Early and Special Education Department
  • Demonstrate financial need. We can determine your financial need by the results of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

The Dr. Robert F. Jones Memorial Scholarship

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

  • Full-time enrollment (12 undergraduate, 9 graduate credits)
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA
  • Pursuing a major within the College of Education

Elementary Education Student Teaching Scholarship

The Elementary Education Student Teaching Scholarship was established in 2019. The Donor, through her Last Will and Testament, wished to support elementary education focused student scholarships in the College of Education. Students who are in their Professional Year (i.e. Student Teaching Year) fully immerse themselves into the field of a professional teacher, performing the equivalent work and dedication of a full-time educator. This creates a deeper financial need because of the fact that the College of Education’s student teachers perform a 40-hour-plus job with no reimbursement, continue to pay tuition, and do not have the opportunity for part-time employment elsewhere. Being so, the College of Education is utilizing the generous estate gift from Eleanor “Mavis” Roberts to establish a scholarship specifically for elementary education focused student teaching to further Boise State University’s mission and to encourage others to support Boise State University.

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

  • Full-time enrollment (12 undergraduate credits, 9 graduate credits)
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Senior or Graduate student
  • Student must be enrolled in their Student Teaching Semester and seeking Teacher Certification in Elementary Education
  • Demonstrate financial need. We can determine your financial need by the results of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

The Floribel Bergh Williams Memorial Scholarship

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

  • Full-time (12 undergraduate credits, 9 graduate credits)
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA
  • Pursuing a major within the College of Education

The Frances Woods Education Scholarship

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

  • Full-time enrollment (12 undergraduate credits, 9 graduate credits)
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Pursuing a major in Teacher Education

The Gerald & Eunice Wallace Scholarship

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

  • Full-time enrollment (12 undergraduate credits, 9 graduate credits)
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Pursuing an Education major with a Mathematics emphasis

Jeff and Robyn Romrell Family Scholarship

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

  • Single parent
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA
  • Pursuing a major in the College of Business and Economics or the College of Education
  • Plan to enroll either part-time (6 undergraduate credits; 5 graduate credits) or full-time (12 undergraduate credits; 9 graduate credits)
  • Demonstrate financial need. We can determine your financial need by the results of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

The Jerry L. Tucker Scholarship

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

  • Full-time enrollment (12 undergraduate credits, 9 graduate credits)
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Engaged in environmental education studies

Jill Hella Student Teacher Scholarship

The Jill Hella Student Teacher Scholarship was established in 2018. Jill Hella graduated in 2004 from Boise State University’s Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Secondary Certification program in the College of Education. Upon graduation, Jill worked in the public education sector in Idaho for over ten years in the instructional areas of English as a New Language and in Spanish. After leaving the classroom, Jill’s career path led her to a position at Boise State University where she worked closely with the College of Education and various public education entities such as many of Idaho’s school districts, the State Department of Education, environmental education organizations and others in an effort to coordinate and deliver rich offerings of teacher professional education opportunities to teachers across the state of Idaho. While her career path has since taken her out of the formal education realm, the invaluable knowledge Jill obtained throughout her education, time in the classroom and during her work with teachers, has continued to enrich Jill’s professional career. As an active and well-respected Realtor in the Treasure Valley, Jill utilizes her pedagogical expertise to ensure that she strategically approaches each client in a manner in which they can best learn and retain the information she is sharing with them throughout the entire learning process. Jill considers it her great honor to help in furthering Boise State University’s mission and to encourage others to support Boise State University.

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

  • Full-time enrollment (12 undergraduate credits, 9 graduate credits)
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Senior or Graduate student
  • Enrolled in Student Teaching semester or year
  • Preference given to graduate level students enrolled in the Masters in Education Secondary/Elementary Certification programs
  • Demonstrate financial need. We can determine your financial need by the results of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

JoEllen Haney Memorial Scholarship

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Preference to single parent
  • Essay requirement- provide an explanation why you have chosen to go into the teaching profession
  • Plan to enroll part-time (6 undergraduate credits; 5 graduate credits) or full-time (12 undergraduate credits; 9 graduate credits)
  • Demonstrate financial need. We can determine your financial need by the results of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

The John D. & Bertha C. Case Education Scholarship

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

  • Full-time enrollment (12 undergraduate credits, 9 graduate credits)
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Pursuing a major within the College of Education

Kenneth M. & Linda R. Jantz Scholarship Endowment

The Kenneth M. & Linda R. Jantz Scholarship Endowment was established in 2001 by Kenneth and Linda Jantz. Both Kenneth and Linda are Boise State graduates and they wanted to help other COBE students to pursue their educational goals.

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

  • Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Graduate
  • Plan to enroll full-time (12 undergraduate credits, 9 graduate credits)
  • Pursuing a major with the College of Business and Economics (COBE)
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA for undergraduates and 3.5 GPA for graduate students

The Leadership for Learning Scholarship

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

  • At least part-time enrollment (5 graduate credits)
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Demonstrate financial need. We can determine your financial need by the results of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Graduate students pursuing a Master of Education on Educational Leadership, Education Specialist or Doctorate of Education with cognate in Educational Leadership

The Leach Family Education Scholarship

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

  • Full-time enrollment (12 undergraduate credits, 9 graduate credits)
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Enrolled in the College of Education
  • Demonstrate financial need. We can determine your financial need by the results of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

The Mia and Jonathan Parrett Graduate Education Scholarship

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

  • At least part-time enrollment (5 graduate credits)
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Graduate student pursuing a degree within the College of Education
  • Demonstrate financial need. We can determine your financial need by the results of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

The Northwestern Mutual Bronco Alumni Scholarship

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

  • Plan to enroll full-time (12 undergraduate credits, 9 graduate credits)
  • Enrolled in the College of Business and Economics
  • Pursuing a major in Business Education
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA

The Odis (Sonny) & Bette West College of Education Scholarship

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Prefer that the recipient plan to teach in Idaho
  • Full-time enrollment (12 undergraduate credits, 9 graduate credits)
  • Single-parent students pursuing a major within the College of Education
  • Demonstrate financial need. We can determine your financial need by the results of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

The Roger & Barbara Michener Scholarship

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

  • Full-time enrollment (12 undergraduate credits, 9 graduate credits)
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Pursuing an major within the College of Education
  • Demonstrate financial need. We can determine your financial need by the results of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Roy and Beverly Grice Education Scholarship

The Roy and Beverly Grice Education Scholarship was established in 2010 by Roy and Beverly Grice. Roy and Beverly Grice both attended Boise State University. Roy received a BA in 1972 as a History major and Beverly received a BA in 1972 as an Elementary Education major. In 1982 Beverly then received an MA in Literacy/Reading. Beverly taught in elementary education for many years until her retirement. It is for this reason that the Grices decided to establish a scholarship for Education majors at Boise State. Roy and Beverly’s goal is for the selected students to have little or no educational financial debt upon graduation.

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

  • Plan to enroll full-time (12 undergraduate credits, 9 graduate credits)
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Pursuing an Education major
  • Demonstrate financial need. We can determine your financial need by the results of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

The Scholarship for the College of Education

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

  • Full-time enrollment (12 undergraduate credits, 9 graduate credits)
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduate students in College of Education

Shirley Jester Education Scholarship

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

  • Plan to enroll full-time (12 undergraduate credits; 9 graduate credits)
  • Enrolled in the College of Education and intend to pursue teaching as a career
  • Demonstrate financial need. We can determine your financial need by the results of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Non-traditional student (those who have not been able to complete their college education since graduating from high school with a gap of five years or more)

The Janine Smith Who You Are Makes a Difference Fellowship

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

  • Minimum 2.75 GPA
  • Graduate student within the College of Education
  • At least part-time enrollment (5 graduate credits)
  • Strong consideration will be given to applicants with prior classroom teaching experience.
  • Additional consideration will be given to applicants who received accommodations such as Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan during the course of their education.

Toomey Family Scholarship for Teacher Education

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

  • Idaho resident
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Pursing a major within the College of Education
  • Preference will be given to rural Idaho students
  • Plan to enroll full-time (12 undergraduate credits; 9 graduate credits)
  • Demonstrate financial need. We can determine your financial need by the results of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

The Trustee Education Scholarship

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

  • Full-time enrollment (12 undergraduate credits, 9 graduate credits)
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Pursuing a major within the College of Education

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

For graduate students in the educational technology program or Ed.D. C&I students who have a cognate in educational technology

See: https://www.boisestate.edu/education-edtech/scholarships/ or contact Dr. Patrick Lowenthal for more details

  • Dr. Constance Wyzard Memorial Scholarship for Educational Technology
  • Sean Ellenberger Memorial Scholarship
  • Kem C. and Carolyn B. Gardner Scholarship

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