$1,500 award to 1 recipient for Spring and Fall semester
Scholarship criteria: Alumni Association Graduate Scholarships are awarded to students who meet all of the following criteria: Enrolled in a graduate degree program, enrolled in a minimum of 3 credit hours, resident, 3.0 minimum GPA.
The Fund will be used to provide undergraduate or graduate scholarship awards for students enrolled in the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Colorado Denver.
Scholarship Criteria: Recipients shall be students in the Elementary Education or Special Education programs. Preference shall be given to “diverse” students. Diverse students include those students from geographic areas and socioeconomic backgrounds that are historically underrepresented in the field of Education, first generation college students, and students who have faced unusual adversity.
$1,500 or $2500 for a Colorado graduate student pursuing a degree in education with a focus on Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Education.
More info and application available on the CABE website.
For students working in C-PEER. Students apply for positions when posted. This scholarship is NOT in ScholarLynx.
Up to $500 award granted to one recipient each semester
Scholarship criteria: Must be accepted into the School of Education & Human Development School Library MA program.
To provide support for students in the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Colorado Denver in memory of Dean Rebecca Kantor.
Up to $10K awarded to two recipients per academic year. Funds contingent on donor making gift annually.
Scholarship Criteria:
Amount depends on available funds. Awarded to one student each Fall semester.
Scholarship Criteria: Eligible recipients are graduate and undergraduate students in the CU Denver School of Education & Human Development with an area of focus on Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education. Awardee must be a first generation student. Please submit a letter stating how you meet the criteria.
Kathleen (Katie) Bartlett Pocius was a former CU Denver student in the Masters and licensure program in ECE/ECSE. She was a dedicated preschool special education teacher who died tragically in 2015 while hiking Mt. Yale. Katie was an exceptional student who was passionate about nature, animals, and young children with disabilities. This award is set up in her honor to recognize a student in the Masters and/or licensure program who exemplifies Katie's passion for inclusion and will climb mountains for the children they serve.
Award amount varies.
Scholarship Criteria: This fund shall be used to provide scholarships for students enrolled in the Couple and Family Therapy program in the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Colorado Denver. Scholarships will be based on academic standing, commitment to a career in counseling, and a theoretical approach to counseling. Students must have a minimum a 30 credit hours accrued toward the degree to be eligible.
Scholarships for Education Students who have been admitted to the Learning, Developmental and Family Sciences Master's program. Awards will be made on the balanced criteria of need and scholarly performance.
Scholarship Criteria: Undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education students are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to students preparing for a career in K-12 English Education (writing, literature, reading, language arts, and related fields). If there are insufficient numbers of highly-qualified English Education applicants, preference will be given to highly-qualified students preparing for a career in Elementary Education. Applicants must submit a special essay that addresses their passion for teaching and their career goals. Preference will be given to students planning to serve under-served student populations, including either rural or urban communities. Awards are based on need and merit.
Award amount is dependent on available funds. Awards are for the full academic year and are made in the spring of the previous year.
Scholarship criteria: Must be an undergraduate or graduate student at SEHD. Candidates shall be at a minimum second year students who have a proven track record of working with children in the classroom and have an exceptional ability and interest in mathematics and the sciences. Candidates must have a documented financial need. Candidates must be students who will contribute to diversity in the school community through their backgrounds and experiences. Candidates should: value education and have a strong desire to learn and teach; relate well to diverse students; be passionate, positive, energetic, creative and enthusiastic. GPA must be 3.0 or higher. Candidates are required to provide a letter of reference that includes observations of teaching or interacting with children/youth. A resume is required. Award funds may be used for tuition and books.
BIOGRAPHY OF SALLY J. TAGUE
1948-2004
SCIENCE TEACHER EXTRAORDINAIRE
Sally was born in Denver, CO and was known for her vibrant personality. She was a lifelong outdoors enthusiast, scientist and gifted artist. She was married to George Tague and they have 3 sons.
Sally received her BA degree from Western State College in Gunnison in 1971, with a Major in Biology and Minors in Math and Art. In addition, she earned a Colorado Type A teaching certificate. Teaching jobs were scarce at that time, so she took a substitute job teaching science in middle/ high schools in Denver and Jefferson County for several years. Sally earned her Masters’ Degree from CU Denver in 2001.
Sally was passionate about teaching, and she had a different idea of what effective instruction could be. If students could actually experience science, she believed it would be more meaningful to them. “Hands On Science” is exactly that, where students get to touch and feel experiments, ask questions and expand their curiosity. It teaches children critical thinking skills, problem solving and enthusiasm about learning.
In 1990 the AMOCO Foundation announced funding for Science programs in Elementary Education, and schools across the USA could apply for a grant. Sally seized the moment! The program included “Hands On Science” in the classrooms. AMOCO provided some curriculum, funding for experiment materials and info for training the trainer, the classroom teacher and participating parent volunteers who were required for every session. The model paired 5 students per parent volunteer who came to the school early to receive training on that day’s experiment. These small groups of students facilitated greater learning opportunities for even reluctant learners. The experiments involved everything from fossils, to frogs, magnets to levers to dissections and more. Sallys’ enthusiasm and science curiosity as the Science teacher and “trainer” inspired her peers and students alike and the project was very well received. The “Hands On Science” program which initially started in Park Hill and Philips Elementary schools in Denver grew and spread. Via the involvement of Sallys’ three biological sisters, Hands On Science programs were experienced by students in Gallup NM, Lakewood and Boulder Colorado and eventually in Ethiopia Africa.
Sally continued this “Hands on Science” program in Denver Public Schools, (DPS), long after the AMOCO funding ended. She added more curriculum and her vision subsequently became a new, unique-to-DPS, program called “Distance Learning”. Sally led the lessons live over closed-circuit TV from the studio in DPS, and it was delivered remotely to schools. Prior to each lesson, she delivered kits of experiment supplies and instructions to the elementary schools all over the district. Parent volunteers helped in each school to carry out the actual experiments in small groups. This program was also very successful.
Sallys’ efforts were formally acknowledged. In 1997 Sally received the National Science Foundation Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching, representing the State of Colorado.
In addition, the success of the “Hands on Science” experiment that Sally developed for Kindergarten and First graders, called “Getting Soaked”, earned her the honor of National Science Teacher of the Year in 2002. She traveled to Washington D.C. to receive her award.
Following in her footsteps, one of her sons earned his degree in Environmental Science from CU Boulder, and her family encourages scholarship applicants to consider this direction or one in Science Education.
The Sally Tague Memorial Scholarship is meant to encourage future inspirational educators. Many thanks go to Sally’s good friend, and co-teacher in DPS Science department for creating and funding it.
Best wishes to applicants of this scholarship, and to those professionals who assist them.Up to $1000 per student awarded to a minimum of one student per academic year
Scholarship criteria: You must already be accepted to a degree program within the School of Education & Human Development and have an undergraduate or Post-Baccalaureate GPA of 3.3 or better. Your essay demonstrates how the applicant has advocated for individuals from culturally diverse environments and/or disadvantaged conditions.
Award amounts vary depending on available funds. Awards will be made to a minimum of one student per academic year. This scholarship supports students in the School of Education & Human Development at the University of Colorado Denver.
Scholarship Criteria: Please submit an essay describing your educational aspirations.
Up to $500.00 awarded to 2- 4 recipients in Fall and Spring
Scholarship Criteria: Eligible students shall be in the first semester of the teacher education program (graduate) or professional sequence (undergraduate) and enrolled for a minimum of 9 credit hours in teacher education coursework, including internships.
$2000 award to up to 6 recipients (two enrolled/continuing students and four newly enrolled students) in Fall semester.
Scholarship Criteria: Eligible recipients are CU Denver students working towards a master's or endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE). Preference will be given to first-generation college goers, teachers who work with first-generation college goers, and teachers from and working with bilingual communities. Please write an essay about who you are and how your work will promote bilingualism for your students, their families and the community.
Scholarship criteria: Financial need based on FAFSA; 3.0 GPA or better in high school and any previous institutions; maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better, and enrolled in 15 credits per semester.
Up to $500 awarded each semester.
This fund was created in memory of William L. Goodwin, a former SEHD professor.
Scholarship criteria: You must be enrolled in either the Learning, Developmental and Family Science program or the Early Childhood Education program. Applicants must have successfully completed at least 6 credit hours of coursework in the program, with a GPA of at least 3.0. Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from faculty in one of the two programs with their application.
The Winifred R. Reynolds Education Scholarship was created to support students pursuing graduate degrees focused on early childhood education (ECE). Scholarships of varying amounts are awarded to students pursuing graduate degrees in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or an equivalent field with coursework focused specifically on ECE.
Selection: The selection committee will look at an applicant’s academics, extracurricular activities and leadership, commitment to the field/passion for the work, essays, and vision for the future. An applicant must demonstrate financial need to be eligible for a scholarship, but the selection process will be based on merit.
Award: Award amounts vary and are based on the strength of the application. Scholarship grants can be used for tuition, fees, and/or required books. Applicants can be full-time or part-time students. Renewal is not automatic for this award, however, previous recipients are encouraged to re-apply for consideration. Awards must be used for the upcoming academic year. An individual can receive a scholarship from this fund for a maximum of three years.
Amount: Varies
Questions: Contact Adelita Aguirre at aaguirre@denverfoundation.org or via phone at 303.951.9565
More information about the Winifred R. Reynolds Educational Scholarship
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