A $4000 per year scholarship is available to undergraduates who are interested in a career in the teaching profession. Those seeking a Master's degree in teaching are eligible for scholarships of up to $8000. The following shortage fields are targeted for TEACH grants: mathematics, science, a foreign language, special education, bilingual education, reading specialists, other documented high-need fields.
The Aline Smith Bulwinkle Award was established in loving memory of Aline Bulwinkle, class of 1939, by her husband, John, class of 1937, to recognize outstanding students entering the early childhood education graduate program.
This scholarship has been established by the Bank of America to assist students at the College of Charleston intending to enter the teaching profession. Students must have declared their major or minor in education with the School of Education, Health, and Human Performance and must be approved for financial aid through the College of Charleston Financial Assistance Office.
This scholarship shall be awarded to an elementary education MAT candidate participating in clinical practice. Special consideration will be given to students who work on projects sponsored by the National Society of Colonial Dames of America with the State of South Carolina. The applicant must submit an essay describing his/her project with the Colonial Dames of America or why he/she is deserving of this scholarship.
Department of Health and Human Performance Scholarship (HEHP)
Undergraduate physical education majors may apply for the Department of Health and Human Performance Scholarship. The amount awarded can range up to $350. Application forms are available form the secretary within the Department of Health and Human Performance located in the Silcox building.
Diverse Pathways to Teacher Education
This scholarship was established by Diverse Pathways to Teacher Education (http://diversepathways.cofc.edu), which is a federally funded grant program. Full-time juniors and seniors who are members of the Professional Learning Community (PLC) and have transferred from a South Carolina technical college are eligible to apply. Applicants must be admitted to the School of Education, Health, and Human Performance teacher education program and commit to teaching in a high needs school in South Carolina.
The Goizueta Fellows Scholarship was established in 2001 by the Goizueta Foundation to provide need-based scholarship assistance annually to two Spanish-speaking students in the School of Education, Health, and Human Performance . The Goizueta Fellows Scholarship is offered to a Spanish speaking teacher candidate who is committed to teaching. The amount of the award is $5,000 for the academic year and is renewable provided the recipient is a full-time student, declares a major or minor in education, and continues to meet the academic standards established. The recipient must be admitted to either the undergraduate or graduate initial teacher education program at the College of Charleston and make a commitment to teach a minimum of one year for every year of receipt of the scholarship. NOTE: if you are a certified teacher you are not eligible for this scholarship.
The Goizueta Reach to Teach Scholarship was established in 2001 by the Goizueta Foundation to provide need-based scholarship assistance to teacher's assistants or substitute teachers to enable them to return to school part time and obtain their teaching degrees. Goizueta Reach to Teach Scholarships are awarded to part-time participants in the College of Charleston teacher education program who have made a commitment to schools and children. Applicants must have a minimum of three years of experience in some capacity in a school setting and have a minimum of 60 undergraduate hours. Recipients must be admitted to either the undergraduate or graduate initial teacher education program at the College of Charleston. Note: if you are a certified teacher you are not eligible for this scholarship. Recipients must declare a major or minor in education and have made a commitment to teach a minimum of one year for every year of receipt of the scholarship. The amount of the award is up to $4,000 per 12-month period (prorated on the basis of courses taken) and is renewable for a maximum of three years, providing the recipient continues to meet the academic standards established.
The Jeremy Warren Vann Memorial Scholarship (EDFS)
The Jeremy Warren Vann Scholarship was established in memory of Jeremy Vann who graduated from the College in 1997 with a B.A. degree in Comparative Religious Studies. As a student, he received the Distinguished Student Award and served as co-president of the Student Association of Native American Studies. Jeremy was working towards earning his masters in teaching with the hope of reaching children in disadvantaged areas when he died in a car accident in October of 1998. This special gift celebrates Jeremy's commitment to teaching, his joy in helping others and his love for the College of Charleston. The Vann Memorial Scholarship is used to assist rising juniors or seniors majoring in Special Education or minoring in Secondary Education. EDFS will award scholarships annually at the end of the fall semester for use during the student teaching semester of the senior year.
Mary A. Lee Endowed Fellowship in Special Education (EDFS)
The Mary A. Lee Endowed Fellowship is awarded to a special education graduate student in either the Master of Education or Master of Arts in Teaching programs. It is an award for tuition and is for the academic year. The Fellowship is a one-time nonrenewable award.
The Matthew Scott Ciganovic Memorial Scholarship is given in loving memory of Matthew, who died at the age of 13 as a fifth grader, to recognize an undergraduate or MAT clinical practice intern who demonstrates a commitment and ability to teach children with special learning challenges. Recipients will be selected based on their commitment to working with children with different learning abilities, volunteer activities working with children with special needs, and the need for financial assistance. The scholarship was established in 2005 in loving memory of Matthew by his parents.
The Dr. Nathan E. Miles Memorial Scholarship was created in 1995 to be awarded to students in Elementary and Early Childhood Education. Students must have completed their first elementary education or early childhood education course in their program before applying, and must have an overall GPA of 3.5.
Rebecca K. Clayton graduated from the College of Charleston in1944. She devoted her life to teaching special education and established the scholarship in recognition of the importance of preparing students as special educators. The Rebecca K. Clayton Endowed Scholarship is awarded to a rising junior or senior education major or graduate education major, with preference given to students majoring in special education. Students must be approved for financial aid through the College of Charleston Financial Assistance Office.
This scholarship was established in 1993 in memory of Sharon Stella Holbert, Class of 1994, by her family and friends to help fulfill Sharon's dream. First preference for this scholarship will be given to students from Northwestern High School, Rock Hill, SC, who demonstrate satisfactory performance as specified in the criteria section. Second preference shall be given to students from York County, South Carolina. It will be considered a plus, but not a requirement, for the recipient to be a member of Chi Omega sorority. The Sharon Stella Holbert Scholarship shall be open to juniors and seniors who are elementary education majors. First preference for this scholarship will be given to students from Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, S.C. Second preference shall be give to students from York County, SC.
The Teaching Initiative Scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student who has demonstrated a desire and commitment to teaching, learning, and education. The recipient will be chosen by the School of Education, Health, and Human Performance Scholarship Selection Committee, comprised of faculty from Elementary, Early Childhood and Middle Level Education, Foundations, Secondary and Special Education, and Health and Human Performance. The Scholarship Committee will review applications and the School of Education, Health, and Human Performance Dean will inform the recipient.
The Volpe Scholarship was established in 2007 to assist a student enrolled in the M.A.T. program in Early Childhood, Elementary, or Special Education and is designed to support a student who is a member of an under-represented ethnic group, with a strong preference given to a male student.
