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School of Education Scholarships and Fellowships
Please use this link TELL-MEd for Practicing Teachers Scholarship form to register if you want an advisor to contact you.
Applications for the Henry T. Schatz Fellowship are currently closed.
The University of Washington Tacoma School of Education offers this scholarship for a graduate student enrolled in or applying for the Secondary Math or Science Teacher Certification Program to obtain an initial teaching certification
Applications for Patti Banks Endowed Fellowship are currently closed.
Graduate Merit Scholarship - closed for this year
Project TELL Equity Scholarship
The School of Education faculty member, Dr. Belinda Louie has received a multi-year federal grant to train teacher candidates to work with English language learners.
Up to $10,000 in tuition support may be available for each student accepted into the Master of Education for Practicing Educators program. The tuition support award is contingent on passing the WEST-E exam.
The award for tuition support will be split between spring and summer quarters for each student that completes all the following requirements:
- Pass the ELL WEST-E by February 1
- Successfully pass all required ELL Endorsement coursework through autumn quarter
If you need more information, please contact Dr. Belinda Louie, Project Director, blouie@uw.edu, (253) 692-4434
*The grant will pay 90% of tuition costs for the five English Language Learner Endorsement courses over four quarters. You as the student are responsible for the remaining 10% of tuition costs and all applicable fees. Please note: this funding is contingent upon ongoing federal funding availability to UW Tacoma by the US Department of Education; any changes will be communicated as possible.
The Douglas & Belinda Louie Fellowship is currently closed
Fellowship Opportunities
The Office of Student Fellowships & Awards supports UW Tacoma students in their applications for competitive institutional, national, and international fellowships. In collaboration with campus partners, the Office raises awareness of fellowship opportunities, helps students develop the skills and personal insights necessary to pursue scholarships, and provides assistance throughout the application process.
Opportunity Grants
The Opportunity Grant program helps low-income students complete up to one year of college and a certificate in a high-wage, high demand career.
For more information visit the Opportunity Grants website.
Graduate Funding Information Service (GFIS)
The Graduate Funding Information Service (GFIS) helps current and admitted UW graduate students learn skills and tools to find funding for graduate school-related expenses.
For Eligible Washington State Employees
Please visit the Current Students webpage to review the eligibility policy for the Washington State Employees Tuition Exemption
Office of Student Financial Aid
UW Tacoma's Office of Student Financial Aid can help you find ways to supplement your funds and pay for your education.
