Scholarships are one of the best ways to cover some of your graduate school education expenses since they don’t have to be repaid. Alder provides several scholarships and has compiled a list of external scholarships to get you started.
Scholarships Provided by Alder
Alder Residency Scholarship
The goal of the Alder Residency Scholarship is to provide financial support to candidates and increase the likelihood of enrolling and completing the Alder’s Master’s & Credential Teacher Residency program. This includes supporting candidates who have demonstrated financial need and candidates who reflect the communities Alder serves and specific subject areas.
The initial application window is December 15, 2020 – February 15, 2021. Any conditionally accepted candidate to Cohort 2021-22 may apply using the online application form: Alder Scholarship Application Form for Students, 2021-22. Applicants will be notified of scholarship awards by March 30, 2021.
Other Alder Scholarship and Financial Supports
Please see here to learn more about additional scholarship and grant opportunities provided by Alder:
Grant and Scholarship Options for Residents, 2021-22
External Scholarships
Alder GSE External Scholarship List
For most scholarships, there are specific criteria you have to match in order to qualify. The six areas listed here are some of the most common criteria:
- Academic level
- Subject or grade level taught
- Demographics/personal profile
- Geography
- Academic or extracurricular track record
- Club or organizational affiliation
Additional Resources
There are lots of online resources for finding scholarships. Here are two that might serve as a starting point:
- Great Value Colleges – Private Scholarships for Teachers:
https://www.greatvaluecolleges.net/education-teaching/private-scholarships/
- Reviews.com’s scholarship review site:
https://www.reviews.com/best-scholarship-search-platforms