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 residents to meet the specific demands of the residency program 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.

Application for 2025

The application for those admitted for Cohort 2025-2026 will open on November 25. In the meantime, visit our Financial Supports page for more financial aid opportunities.

Instructions

To apply click on the scholarship link at the top right corner of your application portal once you are logged in. Once an applicant is accepted to the program they will be able to start a scholarship application on this tab.

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