Are there college scholarships available specifically for students pursuing teaching?

I'm interested in becoming a teacher and was hoping to find some scholarships specifically for future educators. Does anyone know of scholarships available for students going into the teaching field?

Absolutely, there are several scholarships designed specifically for aspiring educators. Here are a few to get you started:

1. The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant (TEACH Grant). This federal grant provides up to $4,000 per year to students who plan to teach in high-need fields in low-income areas.

2. The Applegate-Jackson-Parks Future Teacher Scholarship which offers a $1,000 scholarship to education majors who plan on teaching in the public school system.

3. The Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) Prospective Educator Scholarship. These are a series of scholarships given by the PDK Educational Foundation to high school seniors and undergraduates who intend to major in education.

4. The Nancy Larson Foundation College Scholarship. This college scholarship program is designed specifically for college students pursuing a degree in elementary education and offers five scholarships of $1,000 each year.

5. The Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers. Available to students in Texas, this scholarship offers up to $8,000 per year for up to four years and also includes professional development opportunities, mentoring, and networking with educators.

You may also want to look for scholarships provided by your state's department of education or by the college you'll be attending. They often have programs to encourage students to pursue careers in teaching. Another good resource is the financial aid office of your university, as they can often guide you to funding opportunities.

Remember to continue your search on various scholarship databases and platforms like Appily, Fastweb, and Scholarship.com. You never know what you might find. Good luck on your journey to becoming a teacher!