According to Studentaid.gov, the TEACH Grant was established in 2007 and is offered by the U.S. government. Recipients of the grant must maintain a minimum of a 3.25 GPA and commit to teaching at least four academic years in either a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves low-income students.
Additionally, teachers receiving the grant must become certified in a high-needs subject area. Teachers who do not fulfill their teaching obligations within eight years of graduation will have to repay the grant as though it were a loan.
To apply for the grant, future teachers should receive admission to an approved teaching degree program and then complete the Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA). Additional information about the grant and a list of high needs teaching areas are available at studentaid.ed.gov.
Federal Student Aid Information Center
P.O. Box 84
Washington, D.C. 20044
800-433-3253
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According to the AAUW, the foundation awards a total of $500,000 to 48 women annually in career development grants as of 2010. Designed for women who hold a bachelor's degree and are pursuing their first advanced degree, the AAUW career development grant would be an opportunity for a woman seeking a master's of education. The grant is available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
It provides for tuition, books, transportation and child care for women with children. To receive more information and apply, visit aauw.org.
AAUW
1111 Sixteenth St. NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
800-326-2289
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According to the Talbots Foundation website, this grant is specially designed for women who are pursuing their first undergraduate degree and who graduated high school or obtained a GED at least 10 years in the past.
Applicants seeking four-year teaching degrees from accredited universities will be eligible for a $10,000 grant. Awards are given to six women each year and are primarily based on financial need and past achievements. To receive more information and apply, visit talbotsinc.com.
Talbots Inc.
One Talbots Drive
Hingham, MA 02043
800-825-2687
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The Pell Grant is an excellent resource for women seeking teaching degrees. The maximum individual award amount for the 2010-2011 school year is $5,500. However, students may receive the grant twice within one year to accelerate their academic performance. As with the TEACH Grant, students apply for the Pell by completing the FAFSA.
Students seeking their first undergraduate college degree are eligible for the grant, as are students seeking a post-baccalaureate teaching certificate. More information is available at studentaid.ed.gov.
Federal Student Aid Information Center
P.O. Box 84
Washington, D.C. 20044
1-800-433-3253
studentaid.ed.gov