Resources for Education Students

Scholarship Opportunities

Clarksville-Montgomery County Retired Teachers Scholarship

• This scholarship is awarded to a deserving education major

• Amount awarded up to $2,500

• Open to juniors and seniors who have met "provisional admission" requirements for the Teacher Education program

• Must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher

• Apply by April 22, 2025, to Scholarship Committee Chair Ron Pendergrass at pendergrassron@gmail.com. 

• Application requirements (incomplete applications will not be accepted):

1) List your professional and/or leadership activities. 

2) A statement of financial need. List any other anticipated scholarship awards.

3) A brief statement (1 page) of your educational philosophy.

4) Other information that would be of interest to the selection committee.

5) Two letters of reference.

6) Proof of GPA. 

Greater Nashville Alliance of Black School Educators Scholarship

Each year, the Greater Nashville Alliance of Black School Educators provides scholarship opportunities to aspiring educators. The Gwendolyn V. Smith Scholarship offers $1,000 to black education students. Must maintain a 2.75 or higher GPA. 

Application due on May 1, 2025. 

Submit via Mail:
Dr. Laura Snyder
C/O:  GNABSE
8021 Montcastle Drive
Nashville, TN 37221

Or Submit Electronically:

drlaurasnyderjones@icloud.com 

Application requirements:

• Complete application

• Attach transcripts (showing declared major in education) 

• Submit three (3) letters of recommendation

• A statement that affirms the commitment to pursue a career in education

• Essay of 400-500 words in response to the following prompt:

  • Please tell us why you want to become a teacher?  What were your influences and motivations? What will you bring to the classroom; and how do you plan to impact your students? What subject and grade level would you like to teach?