Thank-A-Teacher Scholarship
$500.00 awarded to 2- 4 recipients in Fall and Spring
Scholarship criteria: You are admitted and registered in the Urban Community Teacher Education licensure program and are enrolled in a minimum of nine credit hours in teacher education coursework, including internships. Your special essay should address your ability to be a learner advocate and/or agent of change in a positive, professional and culturally responsive manner.
Teacher Leaders for Tomorrow's Schools Scholarship
$500.00 awarded to 1 - 5 recipients in Fall and Spring
Scholarship criteria: You have completed CU Denver's Urban Community Teacher Education licensure program and are now enrolled in a CU Denver MA-option program while employed as a teacher in a public K-12 school. Your special essay should address your leadership activity in your school/district of employment.
Sally Tague Memorial Scholarship
$850.00 awarded to 2 recipients each Spring
Scholarship criteria: Awards may be used for tuition and books. You have successfully completed a minimum of 12 credit hours and have a proven track record of working with children in the classroom and have an exceptional ability and interest in mathematics and the sciences. You must have a documented financial need and must be a student who will contribute to diversity in the School community through your background and experiences. You 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 of 3.0 or higher. You will provide a letter of reference that includes observations of teaching or interacting with children/youth, a resume, and participate in an interview process.