Teacher Education

In addition to the overall university scholarships, these privately funded scholarships are available to our students. Unless specified in the scholarship description, applying for the privately funded scholarship application will automatically make you a candidate for the scholarships in which you are eligible.

Privately Funded Scholarship Portal
Available October 1 – February 1

DR. MILDRED B. VANCE SCHOLARSHIP

Qualifications for Receiving Scholarship

• Applicant must be an early childhood major or mid-level education major on the Jonesboro campus.
• Applicant must be enrolled in ECH 4003 Field Experiences III or MLED 4034 Field Experiences II.
• Applicant must have a minimum overall GPA of 3.5 and demonstrate excellence in the area of education.
  
  

Application Information

• Application is provided directly to students in eligible courses.
  
  

Selection Information

• A new recipient will be selected each semester.
• Mildred B. Vance Scholarship Selection Committee is appointed by the Chair of the Teacher Education Department.
  
  

For additional information, please contact:
Dr. Diana Williams
Teacher Education Committee Chair
870-972-3059
dwilliams@astate.edu

 

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EUNITHA STEEL HOUT COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AWARD

Qualifications for Receiving Scholarship

• Applicant must be an incoming A-State freshman who has graduated from Buffalo Island Central High School, and plans to pursue a field of study in elementary or secondary education.
• First preference is given to students from Monette or Leachville, Arkansas.
  • If there are no qualified students from those areas, the scholarship may then be awarded to a student from Craighead County who otherwise qualifies for the award.
• In the event that Buffalo Island Central High School either merges with another institution or ceases to operate, the scholarship may be awarded to students from Monette or Leachville who otherwise qualify for the award.
• Preference is given with financial need and a determination of strong character in mind.
• Applicant must provide a written essay to Scholarship Committee.
  
  

Application Information

• If student if not a BIC graduate, contact person below.
  
  

Selection Information

• Recipients are eligible to reapply for consideration provided they have continued in the course of study in elementary or secondary education, and have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Scholarship Committee is comprised of the guidance counselor, senior class sponsor, and media specialist from Buffalo Island Central High School; a representative from the A-State Office of Financial Aid; and Steve Watkins, or his designee, who will serve informally and in an advisory capacity.
• Determination will be based upon the Committee's evaluation of a writer essay and subsequent personal interview.
  
  

For additional information, please contact:
Dr. Joanna Grymes
Assistant Chair, Department of Teacher Education
870-972-3059
grymesj@astate.edu

 

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THE POPE FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Qualifications for Receiving Scholarship

• Applicant must be a full-time student majoring in Early Childhood Education.
• Applicant must be an Arkansas resident.
• First-year applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or better.
• Applicant who is a current Arkansas State University - Jonesboro student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or better.
• Preference will be given to students currently holding this reward when determining recipients.
  
  

Application Information

• Application is provided directly to students in eligible courses.
  
  

Selection Information

• To maintain this scholarship, recipients must submit end-of-semester reports to donor reflecting academic progress and, once major is determined, the degree which is being sought.
  • Report should also include highlights of collegial experience both academic and personal (i.e. activities, work, etc.).
• Selection is made by the Department of Teacher Education Scholarship Committee.
  
  

For additional information, please contact:
Dr. Joanna Grymes
Assistant Chair, Department of Teacher Education
870-972-3059
grymesj@astate.edu

 

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RUTH STEINSIEK EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

Qualifications for Receiving Scholarship

• Annually awarded to Arkansas High School graduates who are pursuing a degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education at Arkansas State University.
  
  

Selection Information

• To renew this scholarship, recipients must remain full-time and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Selection is made by the Chair of the Department of Teacher Education and two (2) faculty members appointed by the Chair.
  
  

For additional information, please contact:
Dr. Joanna Grymes
Assistant Chair, Department of Teacher Education
870-972-3059
grymesj@astate.edu

 

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NANCY EUBANKS BACOT SCHOLARSHIP

Qualifications for Receiving Scholarship

• Applicant must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program in Elementary Education.
• Applicant must have Academic Excellence, as demonstrated by a GPA of 3.5 or better.
• Applicant must demonstrate service commitment through involvement in student organizations, community groups, programs, or agencies.
• Applicant must have experience and involvement with children and youth demonstrated by summer work, part-time jobs, work in child care centers, camp counselor positions, church programs, etc.
  
  

Application Information

• Applicant must complete the application and include a statement of beliefs about teaching in the K-6 classroom and working with students and families of this age range.
  
  

Selection Information

• Selection is made by the College of Education and Behavioral Science.
  
  

For additional information, please contact:
Dr. Joanna Grymes
Assistant Chair, Department of Teacher Education
870-972-3059
grymesj@astate.edu

 

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HESTER M. WADDILL SCHOLARSHIP

Qualifications for Receiving Scholarship

• Applicant must be a full-time student at junior or senior level who has been admitted to the Teacher Education Program.
• Applicant must have a minimum 3.3 GPA.
• First preference is given to students preparing for careers in public education at the K-4 level.
• Applicant must be a graduate of an Arkansas high school.
• In addition to academic achievement, other factors may be considered but are not mandatory.
  • Include evidence of the applicant's involvement in civic or community affairs, student government, athletics, or the arts and music.
    
    

Selection Information

• This award is not automatically renewable, but previous recipients may reapply.
• Publicity shall be coordinated through University Communications.
• Selection is made by the Department of Teacher Education Scholarship Committee.
  
  

For additional information, please contact:
Dr. Joanna Grymes
Assistant Chair, Department of Teacher Education
870-972-3059
grymesj@astate.edu

 

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DON AND MYRA WRIGHT ELEMENTARY EDUCATION/EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

Qualifications for Receiving Scholarship

• Applicant must be a full-time student at Arkansas State University - Jonesboro.
• Applicant of the Educational Leadership doctoral award must be a student born in Arkansas or educated in Arkansas public schools.
• Applicant of the Elementary Education Major award must be a student born in Arkansas or educated in Arkansas public schools.
  • First preference will be given to a graduate of Trumann High School in Trumann, AR.
• Financial need will be considered when selecting recipients.
  
  

Selection Information

• This award is not automatically renewable, but previous recipients may reapply.
• Selection is made by the Department of Teacher Education Scholarship Committee.
  
  

For additional information, please contact:
Dr. Joanna Grymes
Assistant Chair, Department of Teacher Education
870-972-3059
grymesj@astate.edu

 

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EOFF FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

Qualifications for Receiving Scholarship

• Applicant must be a full-time student at Arkansas State University - Jonesboro.
• Applicant must be an Arkansas resident.
• Applicant must have completed at least 12 credit hours of college course work (classification of second-semester freshman or higher) and be in good academic standing.
• This award is available to students in all teaching majors.
  
  

Selection Information

• Selection is made by the Department of Teacher Education Scholarship Committee.
  
  

For additional information, please contact:
Dr. Joanna Grymes
Assistant Chair, Department of Teacher Education
870-972-3059
grymesj@astate.edu

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