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 embody Alder’s mission.
Application for Cohort 2026-2027
The Scholarship Application for Cohort 2026-2027 will open on November 24. Applicants must be accepted to the Alder Graduate School of Education in order to apply for the scholarships. If you have questions about the application, please contact admissions@aldergse.edu. If you are an enrolled candidate and need more information about financial support available to you, please reach out to your Student Services Advisor or email financialaid@aldergse.edu.
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