Scholarships
Below is a list of scholarships available to Fischler School of Education and Human Services students. For more information, please contact the Scholarship Advisor by phone at 1-800-986-3223, Ext. 28655 or send your inquiry to fse_scholar@nova.edu.
ALAS/HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT SCHOLARSHIP
Award Amount: The first-place winner will receive a one-time $10,000 award and a one-time $2,000 honorable mention scholarship will also be awarded.
Requirements: Must be a current member in good standing, of the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS), who is an aspiring school leader pursuing an advanced degree in education with the goal of becoming a superintendent. Candidates must complete an application, submit a 500-word essay on how an advanced degree will help the candidate achieve his or her goals and further the goals of ALAS, and provide 3 letters of recommendation. For more information, and to download an application, visit http://www.hmco.com/company/communities/education.html.
Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) Scholarship
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 30, with notification given by mid June. Renewal: Yes; automatic renewal – awarded for duration of student’s academic career in the degree program for which he/she is admitted
Requirements: New student planning to enroll in an undergraduate/graduate education program at the Fischler School of Education, Bahamas locations ONLY. Must be a BUT member and maintain membership throughout entire program of studies. Minimum of 39 credits earned from previous higher education institution and possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) from previous higher education institution. Student must maintain a GPA of 3.0 in order to retain scholarship. Student must be currently employed in the field of education, and highly involved with volunteer work and active within the Bahamian community. Students must remain in good academic/financial standing with the University
Additional Information: Application and Instructions: Bahamas Union of Teachers Scholarship Application
Common Knowledge Scholarship
Website: www.cksf.org
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Requirements: All undergraduate and graduate students are eligible
Additional Information: The Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation awards scholarships through the use of internet-based quiz competitions. Students who answer the most number of questions in the shortest amount of time are declared winners.
FISCHLER DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
NSU Institutional Scholarship
Award Amount: Stipend of $30,000 plus tuition, books, materials for same year
Deadline: See website at: http://www.schoolofed.nova.edu/gradfellow/index.htm
Requirements: Applicants for admission or currently enrolled students in one of the doctoral studies. Must be available for full-time employment at North Miami Beach campus for two calendar years. Complete the online application by September 1st for a start date in the following year.
Future Teachers FBI-SOS Scholarship
Website: www.cksf.org
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Requirements: College students interested in pursuing a career in education
Additional Information: Participants register with the Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation and compete for this scholarship by taking online multiple-choice quizzes at the CKSF web site, www.cksf.org.
Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
Award Amount: Full Tuition – Not including registration and student service fees
Deadline: April 1; Renewal: Yes, after agreement through 2013
Requirements: Active member of Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce in good standing for at least one year or currently employed in good standing of Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce for at least three years. Must continue membership or employment while completing the certificate or degree. Hold at least a bachelors degree awarded by a regionally accredited institution of higher learning and have applied to the Certificate in Leadership or the Master of Science in Leadership program offered at the Fischler School of Education and Human Services. Must have at least a 2.5 GPA to apply for the certificate and masters program.
Additional Information:
Application and Instructions: Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Application
Hispanic Heritage Scholarship
Fischler School of Education and Human Services: contact Rhonda Bobb (rhondabl@nsu.nova.edu) or 954-262-7900. Website: www.schoolofed.nova.edu/undergraduate to access the application.
Award Amount: $10,000
Deadline: August 18
Requirements: Be an undergraduate student, majoring in Education. Be an entering junior student who has completed 60 credits and has been admitted into the Fischler School of Education and Human Services of Nova Southeastern University. Be of Hispanic heritage, which is defined as having at least one parent of Hispanic ancestry. Be fluent in Spanish. Meet the Financial Aid Index. Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 during the course of study. Be willing to accept the scholarship at the Award ceremony. Be a U.S. citizen.
JEWISH EDUCATORS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
NSU Institutional Scholarship
Award Amount: $1000
Deadline: Not Specified
Requirements: Current doctoral studies students working in the career field of Jewish Education.
JOSEPH GONZALEZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
NSU Institutional Scholarship
For applications : www.schoolofed.nova.edu/slp
Award Amount: $1000
Deadline: Not Specified
Requirements: Speech-Language and Communication Disorder students enrolled for online study.
KAPPA DELTA PI-INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIPS
NSU Institutional Scholarship
For applications and University Chapter information: Office of Undergraduate Education at 954-262-7900. For more scholarship information contact: www.kdp.org/scholarships/scholarships.php or phone 800-284-3167.
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 1
Requirements: Applications are available in October. Available to undergraduate and graduate students, who are members in good standing with Kappa Delta Pi. Students must meet all university chapter requirements and must participate in numerous chapter and community-related events.
NAESP FELLOW SCHOLARSHIP FOR EDL AND DOL
NSU Institutional Scholarship
For Applications: See NAESP website http://www.naesp.org
Award Amount: Tuition only (covers coursework in only one doctoral concentration, 4 year maximum)
Deadline: Not specified
Requirements: Candidate is selected from among the previous year's recipients of the National Distinguished Principals (NDP). NDPs will receive applications from NSU. Candidates must have been active principals for at least five years, and will continue as principals through the award year.
NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF BLACK EDUCATORS (NABSE) SCHOLARSHIP
NSU Institutional Scholarship
Award Amount: Tuition in the second academic year of study, nonrenewable
Deadline: Membership (August 1); Applications (September 15th).
Requirements: Applicants must be enrolled in any of the Fischler School doctoral programs for at least one year and hold membership in NABSE. Students must be in good academic standing at NSU. Submit application, resume, and proof of current NABSE membership by August 1 st during the first year in doctoral studies. For more information go to http://www.schoolofed.nova.edu/dhel/nabse.htm
NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION SCHOLARSHIP
NSU Institutional Scholarship
Award Amount: $2,500 for Master's or Educational Specialist studies; $5000 for Doctoral studies
Deadline: Not specified
Requirements: National Board Certified Teachers studying at Master's and Doctoral levels. Students will need to submit a copy of their NBCT letter and two letters of recommendation.
NICOLE WEISER SCHOLARSHIPS
NSU Institutional Scholarship
For applications: www.schoolofed.nova.edu/slp
Award Amount: Two awards of $2,000 and one award of $1,500
Deadline: February 17
Requirements: For Speech-Language and Communication Disorder Programs. For master’s students who work as a school-based clinician with one year of working experience. Also for new students or second year master students who demonstrate academic excellence, motivation, leadership and personal achievement. Students are also required to submit letters of recommendation and an essay. The awards go to the students that best exemplify the highest standard of academic excellence, clinical skill development, and service to our program.
NSU IQ Scholarship
Website: http://www.nova.edu/nsuiq
Award Amount: 1st Place - $3,000, 2nd Place $2,500, 3rd Place $2,000
Deadline: Varies
Requirements: All NSU students are eligible (Full-time NSU employees are not eligible to win)
Additional Information: The NSI IQ Scholarship Quiz is administered by the Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation. Students register at www.cksf.org, learn interesting facts about NSU, and take an internet-based, multiple-choice quiz on the information they learned. Students who answer the most number of questions in the shortest amount of time are declared winners.
PEP-C GRANT
(Post-secondary Educational Planning Commission of the State of Florida )
NSU Institutional Scholarship
For applications: www.schoolofed.nova.edu/slp
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: July
Requirements: The grants are for master's students enrolled in the speech-language pathology program. Applications for these grants are available at the time of registration.
PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR SCHOLARSHIP
NSU Institutional Scholarship
Award Amount: $1500 for Masters or Ed Specialist studies; and $3,000 for doctoral studies, non-renewable
Deadline: Not Specified
Requirements: Students must be school district winners of Principal of the Year awards to be eligible. Students must submit copies of their district's notification letter and/or certificate.
TEACHER OF THE YEAR SCHOLARSHIP (Master’s or Educational Specialist)
NSU Institutional Scholarship
Award Amount: District winner $1,000 (may vary by school district); state winner $4,000, non-renewable
Deadline: Not Specified
Requirements: Students who are current school district winners of Teacher of the Year awards are eligible. Students must submit copies of their district's notification letter and/or certificate.