| Where would you be without teachers? Would you | | | | To find which education scholarships are available to |
| be able to read this sentence? From an early age, | | | | you check with your college. Many schools were |
| teachers nourish us with knowledge and guidance. | | | | founded for the direct purpose of educating future |
| Teachers have the ability to inspire. If you want to | | | | teachers. These small, private, liberal arts colleges can |
| impact the lives of hundreds of youth then consider | | | | be found across the country. These schools |
| a career in teaching. | | | | traditionally support teachers through higher education |
| You need a good base education to teach others. | | | | programs, advocacy and scholarships. |
| Fortunately, there are many education scholarships | | | | Check with your school to see which education |
| and other incentives in place for aspiring teachers. | | | | scholarships are available. At small, private liberal arts |
| There are two paths undergraduate college students | | | | colleges founded specially to educate teachers there |
| may take to become a teacher. They may study a | | | | may be a bounty of awards available. These schools, |
| specific subject, or earn an education degree. The | | | | found across the country, have a rich history of |
| right path for you depends on your desired teaching | | | | supporting the education of teachers through |
| position. For example, a high school English teacher | | | | advocacy and scholarships. |
| may hold an undergrad degree in English literature and | | | | States will sometimes offer education scholarships to |
| a master's in education. A kindergarten teacher, on | | | | future teachers based on their projected teaching |
| the other hand, may hold and undergrad degree in | | | | area. A state facing a shortage of science teachers, |
| early childhood education. | | | | for example, would give education scholarships to |
| Stay flexible when looking for education scholarships. | | | | future science teachers. Further education incentives, |
| Future teachers specializing in chemistry or English | | | | such as additional scholarship money or continuing |
| may need to apply for scholarships in their subject's | | | | education support, may be provided by state |
| college. There are separate education scholarships | | | | governments and school systems. |
| specifically set aside for education majors. Regardless | | | | If you're the next inspirational teacher, and you're |
| of your field, the scholarships are typically given out | | | | looking for some financial aid, remember to keep |
| by the college or university. Some will be awarded by | | | | your search broad and your terms flexible. |
| non-profit foundations or teacher advocacy groups. | | | | |