Resources for Education Students

Scholarship Opportunities

Clarksville-Montgomery County Retired Teachers Association Scholarship

• Up to $2,500 award

• For juniors and seniors with provisional admission to teacher education

• Minimum 3.0 GPA required

• Must submit application, statements of educational philosophy and financial need, as well as references

• Apply by April 22, 2024

🍎More info: Contact Pamela Gadsey at pamela@gadsey.com

Future Henry County Educator Board Scholarship

• Awarded to a rising university junior or senior education major

• Must plan to teach in Henry County, Tennessee

• Submit application, resume, essay and letter of recommendation

• Apply by May 6, 2024

🍎More info: Contact Maureen Thompson at thompsonm@henryk12.net

Greater Nashville Alliance of Black School Educators Scholarship

• $1,000 award

• Cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or above required

• Must submit application, recommendations and essay

• Apply by May 24, 2024

• In addition to application, the following information must be submitted:

At least three letters of recommendation
A transcript
Essay: Please tell us (in 400-500 words) why you want to become a teacher? What were influences and motivation? 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? (College/University Student)
Autobiography
A statement of intentionality declaring commitment to pursue a career in education

• Submit to the email below or via mail to Dr. Laura Snyder, C/O: GNABSE, 8021 Montcastle Drive, Nashville, TN 37221

🍎More info: Contact Dr. Laura Snyder at drlaurasnyderjones@icloud.com

Teachers Test Prep "Pass the Torch" Teacher Scholarships

• Two $5,000 scholarships: one for elementary education, one for secondary education

• Must demonstrate financial need

• Submit a video about a teacher who impacted you

• Apply by July 31, 2024

Tennessee Future Teacher Scholarship

• Covers tuition and mandatory fees

• For juniors and seniors admitted to an approved educator preparation program

• Must be eligible for and receive a Tennessee HOPE Scholarship

• Must submit application and letter of recommendation

• Requires a 4-year teaching commitment in a Tennessee public school

• Apply by September 1, 2024

🍎More info: Contact TSAC at (615) 253-7479 or cindy.runnels@tn.gov