Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher Scholarship for Teacher Education

To recognize a teacher education major who personifies the vision and mission of Chancellor Emeritus Zimpher’s commitment to excellence in the elementary and secondary teacher education profession. The scholarship amount is $1,500.

Requirements: To be eligible for consideration an individual applicant must meet the following criteria:
-Maintain a Dean’s List GPA as of the last reporting period
-Be enrolled in a K-12 teacher education degree program at the undergraduate or graduate level
-Provide two letters of recommendation
-Submit a compelling personal statement not to exceed 500 words based upon the following:
oWhat traits or qualities do you believe a good teacher should possess?
oDescribe a teacher or faculty member who inspired you to become a teacher.
oDrawing from your own experiences, how are you preparing yourself to become a great classroom teacher?

Award
$1,500
Deadline
12/31/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please submit a current resume.
  2. Please submit the contact information for three academic or professional recommendations. These recommendations should be provided by different individuals than the academic reference requested in the General Application, and applicant should confirm individuals are willing to provide recommendations before supplying this information.
    • Recommendation #1
    • Recommendation #2
    • Recommendation #3
  3. Submit personal statement addressing: What traits or qualities do you believe a good teacher should possess? Describe a teacher or faculty member who inspired you to become a teacher. Drawing from your own experiences, how are you preparing yourself to become a great classroom teacher?