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Teacher Education Program
Available Financial Assistance
for Teacher Education Program Students
2012-2013
We work very hard to find financial support for our students. Your statement of purpose includes a question on financial need so that we can begin finding sources for you immediately upon application.
There are four kinds of financial assistance sources available to support students in the Teacher Education Program at UCSB:
(1) Federal Grant
(2) State Money
(3) University Money
(4) Privately funded Fellowships and Scholarships
FEDERAL
• The TEACH Grant
The TEACH Grant Program provides up to $4,000 a year in grant assistance graduate students who agree to serve for at least four years as full-time "highly qualified" teachers in high need fields in public or not-for-profit private elemetary or secondary schools that serve students from low-income families.
Admitted TEP students will receive the TEACH grant Fact Sheet at Orientation. For a preview, click here.
To access the Directory to schools serving low-income families, click here.
• The Robert Noyce Scholarship
The Noyce Scholarship provides up to $10,000 for students who are pursuing a single subject credential in mathematics or science in UCSB’s Teacher Education Program. Recipients must complete at least two years in a high-need local school district. High need is defined as: (a) a high percentage of individuals from families with incomes below the poverty line; (b) a high percentage of secondary school teachers not teaching in the content area in which the teachers were trained to teach; or (c) a high teacher turnover rate. The grace period for acquiring employment in a high need school is one year. If not employed in a high need school by year 2 and/or if two years of service in a high need school are not completed by year 8, the scholarship reverts to a loan with repayments pro-rated to reflect any partial teaching service. To access the application click here.
• The Hearst Foundation Fellowship
The UCSB Teacher Education Program awards five teacher candidates pursing a single subject credential in mathematics or science a Hearst Foundation Scholarship of $5,000. To access the Hearst Foundation Scholarship application, click here.
STATE
• Assumption Program for Loans in Education (APLE)
The Assumption Program of Loans for Education (APLE) is a state-sponsored, competitive loan forgiveness program that assists qualified teachers in repayment of their undergraduate and graduate Federal Stafford Loan(s), up to $11,000, over the course of four years.
- APLE applications are sent to admitted students once funding becomes available.
For APLE FAQ's, click here
UNIVERSITY
• Fee Fellowship & Block Grants
The University Fee Fellowship and Block Grants are need-based monies. All Domestic and Permanent Resident students who wish to qualify must have filed/renewed the 2011-2012 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Students will apply during the application process to the TEP program for Fall 2012 distribution.
- The amount awarded to TEP students varies each year depending on the number of applicants.
PRIVATELY FUNDED FELLOWSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Deans Council Scholarship
- ESC, MST and SST credential candidates are eligible to apply.
- There are up to 4 awards in the amount of $2500 (Spring quarter of the application process: mid-March/April/May).
- Criteria include demonstration of merit, ideals, and professionalism.
Glikbarg Family Fellowship
- ESC, MST, and SST credential candidates are eligible to apply.
- $5000 (typically 2 available)- Spring quarter of the application process: mid-March/April/May.
- Applicants must be committed to pursue teaching in a low-income, ethnically diverse community where students may not complete their high school GED and/or are not historically college-bound, and where dedicated teaching can positively affect the future for disadvantaged students.
Dr. J. Student Teacher Fellowship
- ESC, MST, and SST credential candidates are eligible to apply.
- $1000 (up to 10 available) - Winter Quarter.
- Criteria includes outstanding promise as an educator and financial need. Special circumstances are also considered (e.g., single parent, health challenges, etc.).
- Dr. J. Fellowship application is announced prior to the Winter break.
Vivian Guerrier HOPE Fellowship
- ESC, MST, and SST credential candidates are eligible to apply.
- $500 (possibly 2 awards) - Winter Quarter.
- Criteria include personal courage in overcoming adversity and challenge, as well as a commitment to bring hope to others.
- Vivian Guerrier Hope application is announced prior to Winter break.
Lamb Family Fellowship
- ESC credential candidates with M.Ed. degree objective are eligible to apply.
- $1500 (one available) - End of Winter/Early Spring Quarter.
- Commitment to teach in schools.
Dr. Sabrina Tuyay Fellowship
- MST and ESC candidates enrolled in ED 391D may apply.
- $1500 (one available) - End of Winter/Early Spring Quarter.
- Criteria include merit and demonstration of outstanding promise in teaching Language Arts. Special circumstances are also considered.
Agent of Change Scholarship
- ESC, MST, and SST credential candidates are eligible to apply.
- $1000 (one available) - End of Winter/Early Spring Quarter.
- This fellowship is personally funded by a 2004 graduate of the SST English credential program, David Baca, who now teaches in LAUSD.
- Demonstrated commitment to support GLBT( Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender) issues.
Laura E. Settle Scholarship
- ESC and MST credential candidates are eligible to apply.
- $2000 (one available) - Spring Quarter
- The Laura E. Settle Scholarship is awarded to an MST and/or ESC teacher candidate who has demonstrated excellence in scholarship and leadership.
- Recipients must be US citizens.
- Recipient will be invited to attend a dinner in May that is hosted by the Santa Barbara chapter of the California Retired Teachers Association.
Anne Scales Scholarship
- SST credential candidates are eligible to apply.
- $2000 (one available) - Spring Quarter.
- The Anne Scales Scholarship is awarded to an SST teacher candidate who has demonstrated excellence in scholarship and leadership.
- Recipient will be invited to attend a dinner in May that is hosted by the Santa Barbara chapter of the California Retired Teachers Association.
Delta Kappa Gamma (based on Faculty Nomination)
Genevieve Haight Award (based on Faculty Nomination)
Dr. Lynne Cavazos American Association of University Women (AAUW) Scholarship
- ESC, MST, and SST female credential candidates who are completing their M.Ed. degree in summer session, as well as graduates who are returning to complete the M.Ed. degree, are eligible to apply.
- $1000 (several available) - Summer Quarter
- This scholarship is available for women only who are completing their M.Ed degree in the summer and who have not received any of the other privately funded scholarships or fellowships (Block Grant and Fee Fellowship do not exempt applicants, only those that are privately funded.
- The award is designed to support the completion of the degree and therefore can be spent on tuition, fees, housing, etc.
- Priority will be given to applicants whose work has demonstrated a commitment to the mission of AAUW: equity for all women and girls, lifelong education and positive societal change.
PRIVATE FEE FELLOWSHIP CHART (same as Fellowships listed above)
| Name of Fellowship | Amount of Awards | Application Due Date | Award Notification Date |
Award Criteria |
| Dean's Council Scholarship | $2500 (Up to 4 available) |
March/April during the application process | April/May during the application process |
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| Glikbarg Family Fellowship | $5000 (2 available) |
March/April during the application process | April/May during the application process |
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| Dr. J. Student Teacher Fellowship | $1000 (Up to 10 available) |
January - Prior to Winter Break | February |
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| Vivian Guerrier HOPE Fellowship | $500 (Possibly as many as 2 awards) |
Winter Quarter | Winter Quarter |
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| Lamb Family Fellowship | $1500 (one available) |
February | March |
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| Dr.
Sabrina Tuyay Memorial Fellowship |
$1500 (one available) |
March
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April
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| Agent of Change Fellowship | $1000 (one available) |
March | April |
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| Laura E. Settle Scholarship |
$2000 (one available) |
March | April |
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| Anne Scales Scholarship |
$2000 (one available) |
March | April |
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| AAUW- Dr. Lynne Cavazos | $1000 (several available) |
May | June |
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For all applications:
In addition to writing a letter that addresses the specifics of each award for which you are applying, you will attach the following information to each award application:
- Describe your financial obligations, loans, debts, and any financial support you are currently receiving.
- Describe what you perceive to be your strengths as a professional educator. As well, describe what you perceive to be the challenges you may face in your career.