UNC Scholarships
Universal Scholarship Application
UNC uses one common application, the universal scholarship application to generate a list of available scholarships you can apply for—all with a click of a button! The application is available November 1 through Ursa on the “Financial Aid” tab. You need a Bear number to apply. The deadline for new first-year students and continuing student applications has been extended to April 15, and a June 1 deadline for international students, new transfer, and graduate students. Nine scholarships are available, with six specifically for first-year students. Explore over $300,000 in awards for Natural and Health Sciences students and more than $7 million for university-wide students. Here are scholarships available through this application that are specific to Science Education majors:
- Scholarships
The ACS-Hach Land Grant Scholarship is awarded to chemistry and biochemistry majors. To qualify for this opportunity the applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student majoring in chemistry and biochemistry or a graduate student pursuing a master’s degree in education who has earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a chemistry-related discipline; maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0+; be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S.; and express their intention to become a high school chemistry teacher after earning pursued degree. Each scholar must agree to submit a brief annual written statement to the Donor describing their career status for the first five years following graduation.
The MacCracken Memorial Award is awarded to graduate-level students with an interest in elementary or middle school science and/or science teacher education. To qualify for this opportunity the applicant must have a primary interest in elementary or middle school science and/or science teacher education and be a graduate-level student. The selection process will be based on GPA, GRE (if available), teaching experience, and transcripts of academic work. Preference for elementary and/or middle school teaching experience. Award is not based on criteria of need.
The Edith M. Selberg Scholarship is awarded to science education majors. To qualify for this opportunity the applicant must be a full-time student; majoring in science education; show outstanding academic achievement; and demonstrate ability in the field, and future promise.
The Robert Sund Memorial Award is awarded to a qualifying graduate student with the intent to become a certified science teacher or furthering career in science education; the applicant must demonstrate promise and financial need.
The Rodger W. Bybee Scholarship Fund is awarded to first generation college students who intend to enter the field of science education. To qualify for this opportunity the applicant must intend to enter the field of science education; have earned at least 60 credit hours; and, be a first generation college student. Preference shall be a student with an earth science or biology major.
The Martha Maguire-Rosemas Scholarship is awarded to a senior undergraduate majoring in Chemistry and seeking teaching licensure. To qualify for this opportunity the applicant must be majoring in Chemistry and seeking teaching licensure; a senior undergraduate; a United States Citizen; and a Colorado Resident. The scholarship shall be awarded to the student with the highest GPA who meets this criteria.
The Rosemary and Wally Stoelzel Scholarship is awarded to students majoring in education, mathematical sciences, or physical sciences. To qualify for this opportunity the applicant must be an education, mathematical sciences, or physical sciences major and be a US citizen. Priority will be given to applicants demonstrating financial need.
The LTC Mark D. Maxwell and Dr. Sheryl DeMarcus Maxwell Endowed Mathematics and Physics Education Scholarship is awarded to students enrolled in secondary teaching programs of the School of Mathematical Sciences or the Department of Physics and Astronomy. To qualify for this opportunity the applicant must be enrolled in secondary teaching programs of either the School of Mathematical Sciences or the Department of Physics and Astronomy; a junior or senior; have a cumulative GPA of 3.5+; and be a Colorado resident.
The Karen James Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students majoring in chemistry, physics, or earth sciences. To qualify for this opportunity the applicant must be a full-time student; majoring in chemistry, physics, or earth sciences; with a cumulative GPA of 3.0+; have 60+ credit hours completed; demonstrate financial need; is a Colorado Resident; and intends to use their physical science education for teacher education at the secondary level.
The Florence M. Barnes Fund in Physics is awarded to students enrolled in the Teacher Education Program in the Physics Department. Preference to women.
- Other Funding Opportunities
Longmont Community Foundation Scholarship is to honor Geneva Smithlin, sister of Henry Braly, the founder of The Braly Family Foundation. Geneva graduated from
UNC, (Formally Known as Colorado State College), with a teaching degree in 1963. The Braly Geneva UNC Teaching Scholarship Fund will provide a one-time $5,000 scholarship to a current student seeking a bachelor’s degree in teaching at the University of Northern Colorado. To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a degree in teaching at UNC, be enrolled as a full-time student (12 minimum credit hours for undergrad) at UNC, have completed at least 30 college credit hours at the time of application, and have a cumulative college minimum GPA of 3.0 Note: Top applicants may be required to submit a short 2-3 video (if necessary notifications will be sent out after the initial review of all applications) to select recipient. The funding deadline is February 1, 2024Educator Recruitment and Retention Program (CDE ERR)
The Educator Recruitment and Retention (ERR) program was created by SB21-185 to provide qualified program applicants with up to $10,000 in one-time financial assistance toward their educator preparation program costs. Recipients must commit to teaching in a shortage area for three years in a Colorado public school. up to $10,000
Colorado Center for Rural Education Student Teaching Stipends: up to $4000
The Colorado Center for Rural Education provides a variety of stipends to student teachers and in-service educators working in rural Colorado. The Colorado Center for Rural Education and the Colorado Department of Higher Education encourage talented teacher candidates to student teach in Colorado rural school districts and eventually become teachers in a Colorado rural school district. The value of the stipend is up to $4,000 for the semester of student teaching.
CDHE (Colorado Department of Higher Education) Rural Teaching Fellowship: up to $10,000
The $10,000 Colorado Rural Teaching Fellowship is available to selected candidates who complete a year-long clinical experience in a rural school district during the final year of their teacher preparation programs and commit to teaching for two years in a rural district after completion.
CDHE (Colorado Department of Higher Education) Student Teaching Stipend: $11,000 The student educator stipend program awards money to an eligible student to compensate them for their clinical experience in an academic residency position. Candidates placed in a 16-week academic residency may receive a stipend of up to $11,000, and those in a 32-week academic residency may receive a stipend of up to $22,000. Read the fact sheet(opens in new window). Learn more in the Guidance & FAQ document (opens in new window).
CDHE (Colorado Department of Higher Education) Student Educator Test Stipend Program: Costs associated with the assessment of professional competencies. The educator test stipend program awards stipend money to approved preparation programs to reduce financial barriers for eligible students preparing for the assessment(s) of professional competencies required for licensure. Read the fact sheet.
Learn more in the Guidance & FAQ document.
Become a Substitute Teacher. Earn money by serving as a paraprofessional and/or substitute teacher. Substitutes make an average of $145 per day with a high of $186 per day. Paraprofessionals make an average of $18.27 per hour with a high of $22.81 per hour.
